topic Re: PICKUP only. in Selling

PICKUP only.

plane_foods — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:22:35 GMT

Why would I consider sending a large article interstate when I clearly stated PICKUP ONLY.

Are these people complete morons?

Re: PICKUP only.

clarry100 — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:33:18 GMT

No probs...

If they haven't paid in 4-days open an unpaid item case.

Then after a further 4-days close it.

Then relist your item.

And make sure they are then added to you Blocked Buyer List.

Re: PICKUP only.

*crikey*mate* — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:51:19 GMT

I understand where you are coming from, but I don't think it makes someone a moron to ask if you would consider posting/using a courier to send the item interstate.

Maybe it is the most fabulous item in the world and the buyer "just has to have it"

(I can relate to that)

Did they message you before the listing ended? Whilst possibly irritating, it could mean a sale or a higher price for your item if youb are prepared to get a price. Or perhaps even suggest they source a delivery service and you could work with them? (I did this once and used a courier that packed and wrapped and delivered, so my seller didn't have to do anything other than be there when the courier turned up)

If they just bought and then expected you to post/courier - well ok, in that case, I could probably go with calling them presumptious and arrogant, maybe, audacious and possibly slightly moronic, but *shrug* none of that is illegal. Just frustrating and Inconvenient.

Re: PICKUP only.

chezzy — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:16:54 GMT

One thing I have learnt is to make it very very clear that it is pick up only. Not just so it shows in tiny print in the Posts to part of the listing but actually including the words Pick up only in the title and also at the top (not just bottom) of the description. And in bold. This is to cover my bases for all those people who don't bother reading descriptions or might be on mobile devices where the view might be different.

I have to do this because in the past we have been mucked around, had bids from interstaters, people who say they have a friend or someone who can pick up item but then can't commit to a particular time frame (all this happening when we were in the midst of moving house and don't have the luxury of waiting around twiddling thumbs for hours).

Some items are just too bulky/awkward/fragile or require too much time investment/resources to justify anything other than pick up.

Re: PICKUP only.

*crikey*mate* — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:32:16 GMT

I list pick up only for things i reckon I will be too lazy to try and work out how to pack and post LOL

Re: PICKUP only.

chezzy — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:50:26 GMT

Some buyers like to "try their luck", but seriously furniture items, large car parts, stereo equipment/systems....when it clearly says Pick Up Only? I think in some of the descriptions we even said no couriers and that we would not be packing items....

Re: PICKUP only.

i-love-my-sheep — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:20:52 GMT

I've seen a few things interstate that were listed as pick up only, but knew they were items that could be posted. I'd never place a bid before asking the seller whether they would consider posting, and of course tell them I would be more than willing to cover any postage costs, including handling costs, their time and packing materials. A few have said no, they wouldn't post and that is absolutely fine, but others have replied saying they didn't think people would want to pay the postage costs for their item and would be more than happy to post. Interestingly, most of the ones who said they wouldn't post didn't sell their items and they relisted multiple times, but the others all sold (and not always to me!). I don't think it hurts to ask the sellers, but people should ask BEFORE they bid/buy, not just expect that the seller would post because they bought their pick up only item from interstate.

Re: PICKUP only.

chezzy — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:29:07 GMT

@ilovemychooks wrote:
I don't think it hurts to ask the sellers, but people should ask BEFORE they bid/buy, not just expect that the seller would post because they bought their pick up only item from interstate.

THIS. Do it all beforehand. Do not arrogantly think you (you meaning in general) can bid and then get all smartypants and leave seller in position of having to cancel bids/end listing. Which happened to us a couple times. There was one point when I simply could not be bothered dealing with bidders like that anymore while we were in the midst of moving, for the sake of peace donated some to charity and others added to the hard rubbish collection on the nature strip!

Re: PICKUP only.

phorum_junkie* — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:53:14 GMT

Why would a seller breach ebay listing policy by offering a choice listing in a category that does not allow multi variant listings? Are they a complete moron?

Re: PICKUP only.

i-love-my-sheep — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:05:39 GMT

I'm wondering how someone can justify charging $16.80 standard postage, for posting a Matchbox model, when standard postage (without handling costs) would only be $7.20. Are they a complete moron?

As someone who buys a LOT of Matchbox online, from both Australia and overseas, I don't even pay that from an international seller, including handling costs, let alone a reputable Australian seller. Shame, because I don't have that one and would have liked to add that to my collection. There's a sale down the drain.

Cool, I can get a whole heap of parts for a Subaru Legacy for 99c if I win that auction and no-one else bids. It would be worth the drive to pick it all up to get all that for 99c!!! Even the $100 it would cost me for petrol would still make it a great deal!

Re: PICKUP only.

chezzy — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:41:56 GMT

@ilovemychooks wrote:
I'm wondering how someone can justify charging $16.80 standard postage, for posting a Matchbox model, when standard postage (without handling costs) would only be $7.20. Are they a complete moron?

Cool, I can get a whole heap of parts for a Subaru Legacy for 99c if I win that auction and no-one else bids. It would be worth the drive to pick it all up to get all that for 99c!!! Even the $100 it would cost me for petrol would still make it a great deal!

The Suburu listing (per description) appears to be for a wheel nut only. It is misleading - title should say wheel nut only

and put the other parts in seperate listings...So how does one go about bidding for the other parts in the description plus the many more parts available?

Re: PICKUP only.

i-love-my-sheep — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:32:10 GMT

@chezzy wrote:
@ilovemychooks wrote:
I'm wondering how someone can justify charging $16.80 standard postage, for posting a Matchbox model, when standard postage (without handling costs) would only be $7.20. Are they a complete moron?

Cool, I can get a whole heap of parts for a Subaru Legacy for 99c if I win that auction and no-one else bids. It would be worth the drive to pick it all up to get all that for 99c!!! Even the $100 it would cost me for petrol would still make it a great deal!
The Suburu listing (per description) appears to be for a wheel nut only. It is misleading - title should say wheel nut only
and put the other parts in seperate listings...So how does one go about bidding for the other parts in the description plus the many more parts available?

If I was a new buyer, I would assume that the listing is for all the parts, especially as the main photo is for a door. I would assume that if I bid for 99c and no-one else did, that I would be getting all those parts. As an experienced buyer, I know from reading the ad that it's for the wheel nut only, despite there being NO photo for a wheel nut. As an experienced buyer, it seems to me that as he has left his phone number, that he is just advertising the other parts in that ad as a free classified, to then sell them off eBay. I'm surprised that no-one has reported the listing.......

Re: PICKUP only.

plane_foods — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:48:56 GMT

What about if they are in IRELAND?

Re: PICKUP only.

plane_foods — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:52:02 GMT

It was a large item but comparatively cheap. The courier would have cost much more than the article was worth.

Re: PICKUP only.

plane_foods — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:55:31 GMT

I was unlucky enough to have one bidding in IRELAND and one in PERTH (Australia)

Re: PICKUP only.

*crikey*mate* — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:39:55 GMT

@plane_foods wrote:
What about if they are in IRELAND?

What avbout it?

Sorry, but as i don't post internationally, I am not aware of any problems related to posting to Ireland

Re: PICKUP only.

*crikey*mate* — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:41:37 GMT

@plane_foods wrote:
It was a large item but comparatively cheap. The courier would have cost much more than the article was worth.

I'm unsure of your point.

The delivery costs are surely the concern of the buyer, and its worth dependent on why they want the item in the first place.

Re: PICKUP only.

davewil1964 — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:47:03 GMT

I think we are all unsure of the point.

I suspect the poster doesn't play in OUR universes.

Re: PICKUP only.

casbit33 — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:47:23 GMT

I don't mind if people ask the postage cost for a Pick-up-only item. I tell them honestly what it would cost. If they still want it, they will bid and pay it. It does, however get annoying when they bid on it, then expect you to run around and get the best price for postage from couriers or AP, then decide they don't want it.