vaughan:
Lately there have been several auctions have come up where the seller is NARUed but they are still able to list auctions.
Some of these have been reported and eventually pulled but others keep popping up.
It was mentioned to ebay pink Ryanne back on Mar. 2/06
Here is a link to one but it will be over by the time this meeting convenes.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/2005-HONDA-RINCON-FOURTRAX-TRX650Buy-It-Now-Price-1810_W0QQitemZ4620192469QQcategoryZ6724QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Lately there have been several auctions have come up where the seller is NARUed but they are still able to list auctions.
Some of these have been reported and eventually pulled but others keep popping up.
It was mentioned to ebay pink Ryanne back on Mar. 2/06
Here is a link to one but it will be over by the time this meeting convenes.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/2005-HONDA-RINCON-FOURTRAX-TRX650Buy-It-Now-Price-1810_W0QQitemZ4620192469QQcategoryZ6724QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
In either case, the member appears as "not a registered user" and is not allowed to buy or sell on eBay.
Maybe there is an exception for scammers?
I tried to bid but natch it's pre-approved bidders only!
Did grab a screenshot for posterity.
"What else could I do? I had no trade so I became a peddler" - Lazarus Greenberg 1915
Maybe there is an exception for scammers?
I tried to bid but natch it's pre-approved bidders only!
Did grab a screenshot for posterity.
"What else could I do? I had no trade so I became a peddler" - Lazarus Greenberg 1915
Hi. Three questions along a commn vein:
1. Regarding the new Item Location Misrepresentation Policy: as much as I was pleased to see this as a step in the right direction, it has no teeth. By the time most buyers find out the item was not located in Canada, it will already be on their doorstep with brokerage charges due. IMO when an item is advertised as located in Canada when it is not, brokerage charges and duty should be claimable against the seller. Please comment.
2. We've had questions lately on the boards about US sellers agreeing to send an item USPS (US Postal Service), and instead sending it by UPS (Courier). That incurs a huge brokerage fee for the recipient, $25 to $50 or more, above and beyond taxes and duty payable. As you know, having to pay brokerage often makes it more expensive than purchasing the item locally. Again, why should the buyer be stuck paying extra for something the seller does wrong?
3. Another complaint that frequently comes up on the boards is that a buyer receives an incorrect item. Sure he can file Item Not as Described, but then HE has to pay to ship it back. Often the amount of shipping—which must include tracking—costs the same or more than the original purchase, so of course many buyers simply let it go and have paid good money for something they don’t want. Should not a policy be instated that when a seller sends the WRONG item, if he wants it back he should pay for shipping? Very few sellers will do this of their own accord.
1. Regarding the new Item Location Misrepresentation Policy: as much as I was pleased to see this as a step in the right direction, it has no teeth. By the time most buyers find out the item was not located in Canada, it will already be on their doorstep with brokerage charges due. IMO when an item is advertised as located in Canada when it is not, brokerage charges and duty should be claimable against the seller. Please comment.
2. We've had questions lately on the boards about US sellers agreeing to send an item USPS (US Postal Service), and instead sending it by UPS (Courier). That incurs a huge brokerage fee for the recipient, $25 to $50 or more, above and beyond taxes and duty payable. As you know, having to pay brokerage often makes it more expensive than purchasing the item locally. Again, why should the buyer be stuck paying extra for something the seller does wrong?
3. Another complaint that frequently comes up on the boards is that a buyer receives an incorrect item. Sure he can file Item Not as Described, but then HE has to pay to ship it back. Often the amount of shipping—which must include tracking—costs the same or more than the original purchase, so of course many buyers simply let it go and have paid good money for something they don’t want. Should not a policy be instated that when a seller sends the WRONG item, if he wants it back he should pay for shipping? Very few sellers will do this of their own accord.
Would you please consider pinning at the top of each of the help boards an easy-to-understand thread on How to Post Questions. It should be short and to-the-point so that most people will read it. For example:
1. Start your own thread by clicking on Post a Topic. If you just tack your question onto the end of someone else’s thread, it won’t be noticed by many of those who could help.
2. Never post another party’s User ID, actual name, or contact information such as e-mail address or actual address.
[Explanation: most people have not read the detailed rules about posting--they don’t even know where to find them--and several times a week we have to explain this to people and tell them how to self-report their posts to avoid being sanctioned. Lately we’ve had quite a few angry buyers come onto the boards to rant about their sellers and "don't buy from so-and-so". Most of them post the sellers' User ID's, and yes, some of them even post names, addresses, etc.]
3. If you have a question about a specific auction, put the auction number in the body of your post (but not in the title of your thread).
[Explanation: I don’t know how many times people ask us about auctions that are over a month old--which we cannot access--or else seem to want us to play Guess-The-Auction with coy hints about which of their several purchases they need help with.]
Thanks.
4. If your problem concerns a purchase, mention how you paid for it (credit card through PayPal, money order, etc.)
[Explanation: people often don’t realize that this is often pertinent information we need to know before we can offer advice, and many times our first responding post will be “What is the auction number and how did you pay?”].
5. For detailed information on Board Posting Policies, click this link:
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/forum.jspa?forumID=2005
1. Start your own thread by clicking on Post a Topic. If you just tack your question onto the end of someone else’s thread, it won’t be noticed by many of those who could help.
2. Never post another party’s User ID, actual name, or contact information such as e-mail address or actual address.
[Explanation: most people have not read the detailed rules about posting--they don’t even know where to find them--and several times a week we have to explain this to people and tell them how to self-report their posts to avoid being sanctioned. Lately we’ve had quite a few angry buyers come onto the boards to rant about their sellers and "don't buy from so-and-so". Most of them post the sellers' User ID's, and yes, some of them even post names, addresses, etc.]
3. If you have a question about a specific auction, put the auction number in the body of your post (but not in the title of your thread).
[Explanation: I don’t know how many times people ask us about auctions that are over a month old--which we cannot access--or else seem to want us to play Guess-The-Auction with coy hints about which of their several purchases they need help with.]
Thanks.
4. If your problem concerns a purchase, mention how you paid for it (credit card through PayPal, money order, etc.)
[Explanation: people often don’t realize that this is often pertinent information we need to know before we can offer advice, and many times our first responding post will be “What is the auction number and how did you pay?”].
5. For detailed information on Board Posting Policies, click this link:
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/forum.jspa?forumID=2005
Gee, I feel like I'm hogging the thread. But I have another question, so I hope you don't mind, vaughan.
Scenario: a buyer sees that the seller of his item has been NARU’d. He receives notice from eBay not to proceed with the purchase. Then seller is reinstated.
Question: is the buyer obligated to go through with the purchase, and if not, how is he protected?
Explanation: we have had several instances where the reinstated seller threatened to file Non Paying Bidder and leave neg. feedback if the buyer didn’t pay.
Does the buyer have any recourse, or is he forced to pay or be stuck with the neg and perhaps a non-paying strike from eBay?
Scenario: a buyer sees that the seller of his item has been NARU’d. He receives notice from eBay not to proceed with the purchase. Then seller is reinstated.
Question: is the buyer obligated to go through with the purchase, and if not, how is he protected?
Explanation: we have had several instances where the reinstated seller threatened to file Non Paying Bidder and leave neg. feedback if the buyer didn’t pay.
Does the buyer have any recourse, or is he forced to pay or be stuck with the neg and perhaps a non-paying strike from eBay?
Further to post # 1
Here is another seller that is NARUed but at the present time has 4 listings up for auction.
Here is one of the auctions.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4620916163&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Here is another seller that is NARUed but at the present time has 4 listings up for auction.
Here is one of the auctions.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4620916163&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Will Rodney and Vaughan be going to Live? ]:)
Elaine
TimelessClassicElegance
TimelessClassicElegance
Hi Jordan (I should have said that 1st) :)
Elaine
TimelessClassicElegance
TimelessClassicElegance
Hello Jordan;
I have asked before in a previous question and answer period but nothing has happened so I will ask again.
What are the plans for eBay.ca to expand the offerings of the Education Specialists program?
eBay.ca seems to pay lip service to increasing the offerings but nothing concrete happens. I appreciate we do not have the user market that our US cousins have to justify all programs but certainly we could justify the introduction of the Basics of Buying class or at least an update on the Basics of Selling class.
If not, why not just open it up so that we can access the US designed programs and make our own modifications?
Thanks,
Bill
I have asked before in a previous question and answer period but nothing has happened so I will ask again.
What are the plans for eBay.ca to expand the offerings of the Education Specialists program?
eBay.ca seems to pay lip service to increasing the offerings but nothing concrete happens. I appreciate we do not have the user market that our US cousins have to justify all programs but certainly we could justify the introduction of the Basics of Buying class or at least an update on the Basics of Selling class.
If not, why not just open it up so that we can access the US designed programs and make our own modifications?
Thanks,
Bill
Good Afternoon:)
I can't send invoices from myebay.ca today,but it works on .com.This just started this morning.Is it a know problem? ***************************************************
I can't send invoices from myebay.ca today,but it works on .com.This just started this morning.Is it a know problem? ***************************************************
