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Hi Guys,I am a Canadian buyer who sometimes finds myself buying items from US sellers.I under
This is a bit of an irritating one. When listing the options for Condition pull down menu in the category I am searching are "New" "Used: and "-" which shows up as unspecified. There are some sellers abusing the "-" option so that their new items sho...
I ordered a pump control 18 days ago. It shipped through the global shipping program, which I do know is absolutely horrible and out dated. No idea where it is now but it's late and my shower has no pressure. Contacted seller and received no answer. ...
Hi all,I ordered something from the US through GSP and the package left elranger three days ago. I'm assuming they're going to use Canada post and drop it off in Mississauga. It's only an eight hour drive between Erlanger and Mississauga. Does it nor...
I made a purchase from the US and the seller is shipping First Class International. But, it seems to be taking longer than the GSP! Never thought I'd say that! It's in the east (originating in VA and going through NY, headed for me in BC) so not sure...
I live in Vancouver Canada, I bought my item in 133 USD from ebay and the tracing info says it shipped on Aug. 31. Later on Sunday, Sep 15, I got the message said the shipping carrier, which is Pitney Bowes left me a attempt: "Delivery Attempt - UnDe...
Is it a common occurrence for packages to be opened in the GSP center in KY when they're re-labelled to Canada? It's almost as though they had to open it because there was no apparent customs declaration or value on the sellers package. Only my name ...
So I recently purchased an item from a seller based in Japan. The item listing wrote that the item will be sent through EMS or registered air, which is the reason I bought from the seller as they are usually hassle-free. The seller however, chose to ...
I'm considering buying an item from a US seller that uses the GSP.The item is around $25CAD, and shipping is $35CAD. The seller is in Montana, I'm in Vancouver. When PB calculates the tax, I assume it is based on $60CAD and not $25. Is this correct? ...
Hi everyone, I just received the item I bought from a seller in the US, however the item is completely wrong so I asked for a return and refund. Then the seller approved my request to return and the email said hold tight for my return shipping label....
How do I retrieve my purchase when tracking says it was delivered but never showed up. I recently made a purchase out of the United States, I followed the tracking daily. The Item Showed up at the facility in Regina Saskatchewan but was never deliver...
I just bought a used item off eBay... It was extra for shipping ($20) - understandable Then there was an extra 'Import Fee' ($30) - What? Now I'm getting a notification from the shipping company that I owe them more money for the import fee ($30) Wha...
I won't know for sure until tracking updates, but I think something I purchased through GSP from the US was shipped USPS first class international instead (even though I was forced to pay for "priority international shipping" and $10 in Import Fees t...
So I ordered a package on ebay and I was baffled to find out that Canada Post no longer is the last mile carrier. I used the GSP because only CP had access to open our apartment's main door. Other carriers like Purolator, UPS and fedex cant enter thr...
I have not received my command on march 4th. The command should have been send mid-february...
I bid on an item yesterday evening from a seller from Canada (so no GSP involved). I then went to bed, because it was ending in the middle of the night. This morning, I wake up and see that I won (cool, it was a really great deal). Except... a few mi...
My item has been sitting at eBay's Global Shipping Center in Erlanger, KY for six days. I'm having some difficulty getting anyone to assist. I e-mailed Pitney Bowes but got an automated response instructing me to get help from eBay. I e-mailed eBay b...
Hi everyone. I hope someone can advise me on what to do.I bought a camera a few weeks ago. I live in a country house, so all my mail is always delivered to my mailbox (even parcels) - On Feb 15, the parcel was "delivered" to my mailbox (according to ...
I Bought some Jewelery from a Seller in India.On the Listing it States: Buy 4 Get 1 FreeWhen I added the 5 Items to the Cart, it did not show any as being Free, nor was any Discount Applied. I was not able to Request a Total From the Seller at Checko...
Item described as "Denon S101 5.1 Channel Home Theater System" is actually a DANON branded item as shown in the picture. This is misleading as Denon is a well known quality product and Danon is a ?
I recently purchased a watch, seller is in NY i'm in Ontario Canada. I paid in full within seconds of offer being accepted and item is marked paid on February 5th. For some reason the item is immediatley an estimated delivery of between February 21st...
Hi everyone: I'm venting. Since the pandemic, and even before, eBay has made it nearly impossible for me to reach anyone by phone to ask a question, or resolve an issue. The method of logging, in, going through the help menus (which seem to change ev...
Just as the Subject Line Asks...I'm in Canada, buying Several Items from China using PayPal.So can I avoid the Conversion Fees - and I'm Wondering if I'm Paying too Much.The Total of Today's Order is $26.91 USUsing PayPal at Check Out it Says $35.45 ...
I bought a small item that was supposed to be shipped First Class International, but the tracking number was domestic, and now shows as "delivered" to the zipcode 90051 in LA (I'm in BC).I contacted the seller and she said it goes there first before ...
In October I made 3 separate Buy Now purchases from three different sellers in two different US states (California and Texas). Shipping was to BC, Canada. They were old videogames totaling about $165 CAD. All three sellers used the Global Shipping Pr...
I need your help to make a decision.I bought a medical instrument(under $20) from a "reputable" seller .The seller sent a wrong item, I contacted him and asked for a refund and was not interested in a replacement, he agreed to his mistake and told me...
Hey Everyone, I'm at a bit of a loss here. On November 30th, I purchased some memory ($275 worth) and had it shipped using GSP. The Seller shipped the item promptly the parcel was received by GSP on Dec 7th.On Dec 8th, parcel was reportedly shipped t...
JUst returned a product towitch I was told I would get a refund for , but the seller and ebay are now refusing to honor . **bleep** poor way to do buisness.
As an F.Y.I only. For anyone planning purchases from US sellers there are currently pending and recent increases for shipping with the assorted US courier systems. Surcharges in certain cases "may" be applicable or be passed on to sellers/and or buye...
So I ordered an item on January 18 and it said that the item would come at latest by February 10. But ever since January 31, the item has been stuck in the tracking number provided stage. What does it mean and should I be concerned because honestly I...