I'm starting to wish I hadn't chosen to sell on ebay. I'm getting questions I can't find the answer to! Basically I'm selling some car audio equipment that is bulky, very heavy and cost a lot of money new (even though I'm selling for a fraction of the cost) therefore I said the buyer will collect. There's a total of about ten items. A bidder has sent me a question asking if I could send it by courier as they live far away. I don't know what to do! What do you think? How much is a courier for large bulky items? Is it a trustworthy service for expensive items? Help!
2006-11-13 04:44:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
HI , We had a car gearbox delivered to us ( we bought it off ebay ) very heavy ! cost us £80 for courier from Kent ( we live in the Northeast of England ) tell the buyer you want payment up front for the delivery by courier . Prices will differ depending on weight but i reckon about £25-30 for audio equipment depending on the distance aswell !
2006-11-13 04:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to modify your description specifying that you will only do collects, not postage, and clearly state what is in the sale and include as many pics as you can. If you can't answer specific questions, say that in your description, something along the lines of " I am selling as is. I do not know anything about audio equipment so , though I will venture to answer your questions to the best of my ability, I do not have any technical knowledge". Just be honest and straight up and, if you're amenable, offer to allow people to inspect the equipment. Just be sure to have someone there when they come by to ensure your own safety! :)
2006-11-13 04:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by shambyshamby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Post Office gives a pricing structure on-line... You can quote prices based upon weight, delivery times etc. The Post Office also offers good insurance on packages. I have sent loads of stuff via the PO and across the world. Only one tiny badge ever got lost.
2006-11-13 04:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by Boring Old Fart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to say that the bidder may arrange there own courier if they want goods delivered otherwise collection only
hope this helps
2006-11-13 05:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by becca b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shipping by US post office is the least expensive shipping method.
UPS might be more convenient, but also costs more.... have the buyer pay extra, if this is his chosen method.
Try selling items that are easier to ship.
2006-11-13 04:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whilst advertising something digital there are some precautions to take one million - verify your settings instruct which you do not deliver the worldwide over. ninety 9% of rip-off tries will come from clientele foreign places 2 - state very for sure on your advert which you do not deliver foreign places AND which you will merely deliver to Paypal examined addresses 3 - do not furnish the purchase it Now option 4 - If every physique emails you asking you to bill them or end the popular auction early, do not respond to them. in the event that they don't pay by using Ebay's checkout web site then they're attempting to rip-off you. on no account provide your Paypal account info to every physique 5 - be suspicious of every physique who outbids themselves. it is common that if there are 12 bidders you will see many of the comparable human beings bidding against one yet another. yet whilst they're bidding against themselves, then they're in many circumstances attempting to rip-off you 6 - whilst transport continually deliver with a signature required on receipt AND coverage with something digital 7 - till now you deliver, take a photograph of the article in the container suitable till now you seal it with a time and date stamp to instruct the situation once you sent it. additionally not the serial quantity. Scammers who've broken electronics will in many circumstances purchase one on Ebay, declare it does not paintings, then deliver you their broken one lower back. in case you have not have been given a checklist of the serial quantity you have not have been given any evidence you have been scammed
2016-10-17 05:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advise buyer that you will use courier, but he/she will have to arrange it with one of their choice. They will also have to foot the bill for the courier.
2006-11-13 05:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you go onto royal mail website and put in the approximate weight and dimmensions and the area you are sending it to and it will bring back approximate pricing, x
2006-11-13 05:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by SARA H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the bidder he is welcome to organise his own courier if he wants to bid. Let him do the work.
2006-11-13 04:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey if you said collection only then stick to it. i have collected items on many occasions
2006-11-13 05:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by rphilsell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋