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alchemistjames
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Just bought an item for a specified postage price listed. Now it's going to cost more due to its length. Where do I stand?

Hi,   I just won an auction for a fly rod and it was listed at $20 postage. I payed fully for the item & postage but I got a message from seller saying that ups does not post items over a certain length,  and it costs about $140 instead via another freight company. What should I do? Where do... more…
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gjs8951
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combined postage

I am buying 4 items from seller- he has quoted reduced postage charge. How do I alter the pay pal amount to reduce the invoice amount
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elephants4sue55
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what happens when sellar does'nt pack properly

I receved my item brocken & sellar has'nt replied to my messages
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gilld12
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Seller blames EBay for excessive postage

A seller had 3 identical serving spoons for sale in one listing. I ordered the 3 spoons, and was then informed by the seller that they would be packed and shipped separately. I contacted the seller who said "I am afraid I am part of ebays Global Shipping program so they collect the shipping and do... more…
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johnnytruc
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I recently purchase an item on eBay,it's now almost three weeks now,and iam still waiting for my item.

I want to know how long it's takes for an order from the US to Australia?Cause I'll made an order,and it's now almost 3 weeks,but still haven't receive my order as yet?
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pancaket52
 
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Cost of Postage for Click & Send B4 Box

Hi all - I have a combined shipping weighing 2.5kg. I bought a B4 Box from an Aus Post outlet.The lady at the counter said that anything up to 5kg would be cubed.(approx $19.00 on AP Site)   Went to Click & Send and put in the code for a B4 Box and was shown a $15.00 price - $18.00 + for SOD.... more…
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mytwinkie
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Whats the average delivery time for a parcel from Canada to Australia??

Hello & greetings to all. I have a wee small problem. I have bought an item from Canada  that was posted on the 07/04/13 & it still hasnt arrived. When i check the tracking number it doest say anything apart from information received or anything about package being sent. It is now the... more…
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frocky79
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who's responsible for lost parcels ??

I posted out some shorts to lady a few weeks ago but she is stating she never received them, I do believe her as she is being really nice and not demanding anything, i have checked post office web with tracking number and it is saying it has been delivered, so what now. any help would be good thank... more…
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colin050360
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buyer not happy with her purchase, and is returning the item to me, do i have to pay her for the postage costs to return the item to me

a buyer is not happy with her purchase, so i have offered to refund her the cost of the item, she is now saying i have to pay for the return postage costs as well, do i have to pay for the postage for her to return it to me, I am only offering for her to return it to me out of courtesy and kindness... more…
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patttx2232
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Hi ..can someone tell me where to get the promo code for the click and send boxes

I bought the boxes at the post office and it doesnot have the promo cos on it. Thanks  
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kopite151
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Shipping from netherlands to sydney,australia?

hi, i'm trying to get a big artwork (size: 80cm x60cm) shipped over from Netherlands to Sydney,australia? possible? is an extra 40-50 euros reasonable to make it happen..   thnx Mike more…
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paulh640
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i have sold an item and i am trying to add postage costs and it keeps going back to pick up is free when i try and up date page.

I have sold an item and i am trying to add postage to the invoice but when i push update it keeps going back to pick up is free,   im sure i put in local pick up free, but also regular postage.
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teatortay
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Calculated postage costs

When I use the calculated postage costs and put in the weight and measurements of the parcel why does my listing always show the postage as $8.95?
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robianjessie
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Hi, Has anyone used those trial express post ebay flat rate satchels and if so what price ?

   Has anyone used the trial Express Post Ebay Flat Rate Satchels and are they the same price $7.15 to send ?
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littletoot49
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Can a seller increase postage after I have won and paid for an item?

I recently purchased a Coat (Item number Item number: 321115468762) on a buy it now price of $5 (bargain!!) Postage was priced at $6.95. I paid for the item immediately with Pay Pal.    I have now received a message from the Seller stating:    "Thank you for your purchase. I have checked with... more…
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bildit58
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Ebay postage how can I put a fixed postage price on my listing without all the weighing and measurement stuff

How can I simplify mailing, I mean if you try and work out the weight and measurements at the bottom of your listing and then up comes a price.  Take the parcel tp the post office and hey prices dont match.  How can you put a fair price that covers tape bubble wrap mikage etc .. I am not talking... more…
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smvbgb
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Postage Options

Does anyone know how many postage options you are allowed to include in your listing? I thought it was three (or it used to be last time I used ebay), but it's only letting me add two.... I'm sure in the past it has let me have standard, registered & local pick up (or standard, registered... more…
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anthony_jelixa
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how long would it take to recieve a parcel from the usa to australia useing priority mail international parcels?

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treasuresnbooks4u
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How do I purchase eBay AusPost Satchels? Are they more economical than buying satchels from the Post Office?

How do I purchase eBay AusPost Satchels? Are they more economical than buying satchels from the Post Office?
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treasuresnbooks4u
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How do I purchase eBay AusPost Satchels? Are they more economical than buying satchels from the Post Office?

How do I purchase eBay AusPost Satchels? Are they more economical than buying satchels from the Post Office?
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anthony_jelixa
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How long would it take for a something as big as a bumper to reach Australia from the USA?

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ginaperry
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add postage to invoice after sold

I want to add postage to an item which is sold. Looked in help but can't seem to SELECT ITEM or SPECIFY DETAILS just don't understand how to do this.  To me select means highlight but I can't do that in send invoice section.  Then I have no idea what they mean by Specify Item??? Help, my poor... more…
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kraffties
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how do I print a label for a sold item?

Can anyone tell me where I can find the bit that says 'print a label'? I have seen it somewhere and now I can't find it.
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leigh028
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Help on advice with a seller who won't pay return postage on an item I received damaged.

I was hoping someone could advise me on a problem I have with a seller. I purchased umbrella / log stand. On delivery I was shocked at the packaging as I could see the item through the bin bag! It was wrapped in a plastic bag with a bit of cardboard cellotaped at the bottom, then wrapped in a bin... more…
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