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how do you make an offer

Hi all,I am interested in an item and it has the "make offer" button. The item is rather expensive and I want to make an offer but don't want to be offensive. How do you make a reasonable offer and not be ridiculous or offend the seller.I realise thi...

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Not Australian Seller

Bought an item and paid with PayPal. This item was stated to be located in Sydney and so paid 3 times the price of the same that could have been purchased in China, as I needed it quickly. I noticed when I got PayPal details that the seller payment w...

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Scam listings

I purchased an item that turned up with parts missing and was nothing like the image listed on eBay. It didn't even come with the power lead. While I have started a return claim, the seller wants me to send it to China when the return address label o...

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Combined postage vs Free postage

eBay's inclusion of postage in calculating fees has prompted an increase in 'free postage' listings. This acts against the interest of both buyer and seller. I frequently buy books on eBay, and have often chosen to make multiple purchase from a singl...

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Resolved! What address do i use to send back item

I purchased an item from the US but decided to return it. I have received my refund (see below) but i have no idea what address to send it back to?Envelope states an address in NSW however prostmaster said that i have to sent item back to Alabama whi...

Instant "This item has been sent" ebay after paying for item.

I was just wondering. After buying and paying for an order on ebay I normally get immediate notifivatication on "Feedback Received" and "This item has been sent". I was wondering how can my item alrerady be sent immediatly after I make payment. Even ...

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Why does seller need phone number ?

Yesterday I purchased something for the grand sum of $1.49 + $2.50 postage. (buy int now) It took me ages to complete the Paypal transaction, eventually I seen why, the seller requested my phone number before the transaction was complete. My question...

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Help Needed - Is this Seller a Scammer?

I was looking at getting a Lego Super Mario Adventures Starter Kit for my child. Came across this listing that advertise a really cheap price compare to others. He has no feedback score and as I was scrolling through other listings, I saw the same de...

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I cannot see the Tuesday $1 deals banner on my homepage.

I can see the Tuesday deal banner if I use the incognito window, but I cannot see it if I use the normal window and logged into my account. Even in the incognito window, I click the banner, still see no details about the Tuesday $1 offer.

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Resolved! eBay sellers not covered by guarantee

Why does ebay allow sellers to operate out side the ebay guarantee . I ordered a pul and it has not arrived contacted seller said he would put another in post not arrived nearly 2 months, Ebay says not covered but when I bought it thier was no inform...

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