on โ26-06-2016 08:56 AM
on โ26-06-2016 09:47 AM
If the seller is unable or unwilling to assist you I would just move on and find another seller. Not really worth stressing over IMO
on โ26-06-2016 10:05 AM
you can ask a seller if they would use an alternative to the GSP but you cant make them.
i have had similar experiences with sellers using GSP and most cant be bothered changing, its just easier to use GSP.
so i dont buy, they lose.
i buy very few items from overseas where GSP is in operation.
on โ26-06-2016 10:21 AM
โ26-06-2016 11:13 AM - edited โ26-06-2016 11:14 AM
Try sending them the link to the USPS pricing
If they don't know how to opt out of the GSP then send them this info -
To opt out of the GSP US sellers only have to go into
(My eBay summary page)
account > site preferences > shipping preferences > Offer the Global Shipping Program > edit > no
Otherwise, you have to move on. I would not go down the GSP route if I were you
on โ26-06-2016 12:21 PM
on โ26-06-2016 12:28 PM
@esayaf wrote:
Thanks, Imastawka. Might ponder this one a bit longer.
I really hate the GSP but every now and then I have to use it as the seller refuses to send directly.
It may be that they were misinformed and are just passing on that misinformation.
Last US seller I was able to convince to send me the item directly was told that the tracking number was a customs reference only. I was able to slightly convince them that it was a tracking number so that they would upload it. So the staff of wherever they sent it from didn't know their job. It is very annoying to not even live in a country but know their shipping processes better than the inhabitants of said country
I still get sellers who insist there's no tracking with USPS 1st Class Int. Well there is and there isn't.....not all countries have E-DELCON but it does work here. I have sent a link to the relevant USPS page a few times. It's annoying though - it's not our place to educate Americans about their own postal service.
on โ26-06-2016 12:36 PM
They want to stay with the GSP because they are protected by the Program.
Negs are removed and no defects apparently.
I can understand that much at least
on โ26-06-2016 05:45 PM
@esayaf wrote:
I can't get it elsewhere as it is the only one on eBay. I just hate being lied to. Especially when it is so blatant.
There's a whole internet out there that doesn't include eBay. Unless you reckon it's the only of its kind in existence. In which case you would be better off buying it before somebody else does.
on โ26-06-2016 06:58 PM