I've noticed recently that in the field I'm interested in, vintage
computing, shipping charges have in many cases increased quite
dramatically. To take the most egregious example, noted yesterday, a
Macintosh with a Buy It Now price of US$219 comes w...
I guess that's it for my hobby, which is buying and selling vintage
computers and calculators. I acquire items out of curiosity, keep some,
and pass on the rest. My aim isn't to make a profit but to break even. I
certainly exceed the 30 items/$2800 l...
How can I make shipping by delivery companies reasonable for the buyer
without charging the full amount calculated by eBay and then issuing a
refund? I've sold several items and the difference between what the
buyer pays and what I pay is often remar...
Here's a current example of what eBay's new AI-generation option can
produce: "The model and country/region of manufacture are also important
aspects of this item. [It] falls under the category of vintage
computing, making it a valuable addition to a...
Until recently you could watch the final seconds of an auction with
updated bids. Now the auction ends with one price and when the dust
settles you often find the item has actually sold for more. Then you
have to wait much longer than previously to s...
It's eBay International Shipping that's at fault. I receive things
through EIS with sensible shipping charges. It's the sellers that are at
fault, through ignorance or otherwise.
I don't expect the CRA to fall for anything. Nor do I expect anyone to
try and guess my motive in posting this, as ecgt did. I'm grateful to
those who have sensible things to say. The snippy comments I can do
without.
Thanks for sensible advice. I think it's probably best to wind down. I
don't need the hassle and expense of records and accountants. I've no
doubt been naive in thinking that my activity is just a hobby because I
don't indulge in it to make a profit.
