Stupid Ebay Questions

[Anti_Hypeman]

There is a such thing as a stupid question and its any question that is in all caps. I have gotten 6 of these today, with 20 items up for sale thats been about average. My new policy is that any email written in all caps gets deleted without response.

I dont mind questions about shipping cost or other relevant things even if its stated in the auction but things like "If I bid on your item what else do I get?" are getting on my nerves. Does it say free secret prize with every purchase? You dont get anything for bidding you jerk and guess what if you win you get the item.

I used to be polite but now Im thinking that I dont want these brainiacs winning my auctions anyway. I would rather offend them than deal with them further. I wish I could limit auctions by age maybe that would help. Do you think normal video games and books would sell if I placed them in the Mature Audiences section?

 

[tkingdoll]

There is a such thing as a stupid question and its any question that is in all caps. I have gotten 6 of these today, with 20 items up for sale thats been about average. My new policy is that any email written in all caps gets deleted without response.

I dont mind questions about shipping cost or other relevant things even if its stated in the auction but things like "If I bid on your item what else do I get?" are getting on my nerves. Does it say free secret prize with every purchase? You dont get anything for bidding you jerk and guess what if you win you get the item.

I used to be polite but now Im thinking that I dont want these brainiacs winning my auctions anyway. I would rather offend them than deal with them further. I wish I could limit auctions by age maybe that would help. Do you think normal video games and books would sell if I placed them in the Mature Audiences section?

I haven't been asked for any freebies but I frequently get asked for information that is clearly listed in the description. I feel like saying "please don't bid on my item because you obviously haven't read it and therefore don't know what you're buying, you nob. Also, stop wasting my time, I am busy listing my MINT and COLLECTABLE RARE items"

 

[Anti_Hypeman]

The Ebay shipping calculator is a waste of time isnt it since every single person asks for shipping rates anyway. I now understand why some people list a flat rate and dont ship outside the US. I dont mind filling out a customs form when I ship its not a extra burden to sell internationally but my mailbox has been flooded all week with "HOW MUCH TO SHIP TO MALAYSIA" and "HOW MUCH TO SHIP TO AUSTRAILIA".

How long do you give people to respond after they win?

 

[RayG]

The Ebay shipping calculator is a waste of time isnt it since every single person asks for shipping rates anyway. I now understand why some people list a flat rate and dont ship outside the US. I dont mind filling out a customs form when I ship its not a extra burden to sell internationally but my mailbox has been flooded all week with "HOW MUCH TO SHIP TO MALAYSIA" and "HOW MUCH TO SHIP TO AUSTRAILIA".

Well, looking at it from the other point of view... On more than one occasion I've had some knob try to charge outrageous amounts for shipping a book. (the usual rate for an average sized book from the US to Canada is $7, some weasels like to charge twice that amount. When you also factor in the difference in the dollar, a $10 dollar book can end up costing me $28.13 Canadian, and that's before I've paid for the processing fee on the money order, the envelope, and the stamp. Most shipping calculators I've seen on eBay don't allow for postal codes, so they are indeed a waste of time.

Bottom line, to ensure a smooth transaction, I ALWAYS confirm the shipping amount if it's not clearly indicated, or they're using a defective shipping calculator.

My biggest beef with purchases through eBay so far, is with those sellers that can't seem to figure out that a POSTAL money order from Canada in US dollars, means you take it to the POST OFFICE, not your bank. (after I have clearly indicated they are to take it to the nearest PO).. Duh... Invariably I get a couple emails informing me that their bank is charging them a fee to cash the money order. No **** Sherlock, you were specifically told NOT to take it to your bank for that very reason.

Some people's kids, eh?

RayG

 

[Anti_Hypeman]

All I can do is run the calculator and throw the number back at you. I cant tell you how much it will cost you to send a money order or anything else. Really what more can I do than that I cant go to the post office 6 times a day with the packages and get exact amounts for every single watcher.

 

[RayG]

All I can do is run the calculator and throw the number back at you. I cant tell you how much it will cost you to send a money order or anything else. Really what more can I do than that I cant go to the post office 6 times a day with the packages and get exact amounts for every single watcher.

I ain't complaining about the amount of the money order, I'm complaining about weasels who charge more than the required amount for shipping. As I said, I've had people demand a higher shipping rate (as much as 50% higher) than what it requires to get the package to me. Caveat emptor.

Why on earth would you have to go to the post office every time you get an inquiry?

http://postcalc.usps.gov/

As long as you know the weight of the item, shipping charges can be easily calculated using their website.

RayG

 

[Anti_Hypeman]

I get the same results as the Ebay calculator.

 

[hodgy]

The shipping charge generally includes a packing and handling element surely - not just the postage fee?

For example - the jiffy bag costs you a quid - it is reasonable to add that to the P&P?

 

[Anti_Hypeman]

I add a few dollars to the expensive ones but thats it. I can get free flat rate boxes at the post office for the small stuff. If Im not going to ship flat rate I will just brown wrap them and use them anyway.

I have noticed that some people really try to kill you on the shipping I didnt pay that much attention before. I understand the concern and the desire to get a quote in email just for the reacord.

I will not however answer one more question about the "condition of the disc". The auction says no scratches what more can I say about a PS1 game? Do you want me to test it and see if its perfectly balanced or something?

 

[Anti_Hypeman]

I cant believe I just got this email

"Hey thanks for the email. I have just been outbid but am willing to raise it if you can tell me how to convert ntsc games to a pal format. Thanks "

I am never selling games again

 

[Skeptical Greg]

There is a such thing as a stupid question and its any question that is in all caps. I have gotten 6 of these today, with 20 items up for sale thats been about average. My new policy is that any email written in all caps gets deleted without response.

I dont mind questions about shipping cost or other relevant things even if its stated in the auction but things like "If I bid on your item what else do I get?" are getting on my nerves. Does it say free secret prize with every purchase? You dont get anything for bidding you jerk and guess what if you win you get the item.

I used to be polite but now Im thinking that I dont want these brainiacs winning my auctions anyway. I would rather offend them than deal with them further. I wish I could limit auctions by age maybe that would help. Do you think normal video games and books would sell if I placed them in the Mature Audiences section?

I'm always upgrading my computer and selling used parts on ebay, and try to be polite to the even stupidest questions.. ( though I may try to steer them away, knowing ' this guy is going to need tech support later ' and I don't want to be bothered.. )

I just had the gem of them all recently.. A person emails me and informs me:

" Hello, I am the winning bidder at $300 . There is still 2 days left I was wondering if you could end the auction early so I can pay you via paypal and get the part faster? let me know bud, -Jerry "


You might miss this if you don't pay close attention.. He is the ' winning bidder '.... Except there are 2 days left in the auction !!!


I was very polite.. Alas, he is not the high bidder
as I write this...

 

[moopet]

Sellers annoy me more than buyers. I don't sell stuff but my girlfriend does, so I see her frustration too. For example, I recently bought a watch. I saw a few almost identical copies, all from within my country, where the postage ranged from £2 to £39. I mean, I know it saves you some ebay fees, but really, no dice. These sort of tricks happen all the time.

Also... selling stuff by putting your location down as Guildford, Hong Kong might make you show up in my ebay searches for "items in the UK" but really, now, you're a liar, aren't you?

And, for all the American sellers who might read this, just because you will ship to anywhere in the continental United States does not mean you should put "Worldwide" on the postal description. There Exist Other Countries.

Everyone's stupid, and people are teh suck. Yes.