buying

[orangegem4]

Why is it when you buy something of Ebay tou usaully have to pay with in 3 days,why are  sellers allowed to take longer to post their dam items

[*crikey*mate*]

In a round about and very basic way, it is not eBay who really determines the terms of trade.

The seller sets their terms of trade within the guidelines given to them by eBay and Australian Law.

So, if a seller says he wants payment within 3 days - that's the seller, not eBay.

Similarly, it is the seller who gets to decide when he will post, this should be set out in his terms of sales as well.

Now here's the technicality...

When people buy things, most people pay right away, just like at the shops. Spome people take longer, (which is actually quite rude, but not illegal unless given as a term of trade in the listing) but then some people never pay at all.

That is illegal

So it comes down to how long should a seller have to wait, trusting that a complete stranger "might" pay for their goods? All the while tying up their money and income, because they cannot sell it to someone else until the contract is completed.

So this is where eBay comes into it. To try and help people out because legal fees for breach of contract are so expensive, they have put in place a few policies to assist with the facilitation of terminating the contract more quickly and cost efficiently for us.

One of those is

4 Days after the sale, if no payment has been received, the seller can open up an Unpaid Item Case against the Buyer. If the Buyer doesn't pay in the next 4 days, or reach an agreeable solution with the seller, then they can close the case, legally terminating the contract which not only allows them the right to relist the item and get a different buyer, but they also get the fees back that they were charged for the sale that never happened.

So, that's why, some sellers say pay in 3 days, because they want to open the dispute on day 4 and get on with their lives and earn some money.

[repentatleisure1952]

OK! Lets address some issues here.....

1.After almost nine years of eBay trading you are now making these ponts?

2.You have four days to pay before eBay allows the seller to open an unpaid item dispute.

3.I have found that the majority of sellers are more than happy to grant extensions for payment.I have had plenty wait for TEN days while I complete my bidding on their current auctions.

4.The key of course is to COMMUNICATE with the seller in a polite & non confrontational manner.

5.When I purchase goods  from a B&M store I have to pay immediately & then convey the items home before consuming them.

5.By & large I have found that sellers ship/post  items in a timely manner AFTER receipt of payment.

6.In a lot of cases sellers quite clearly state their postage times in the listing-if you don't like it don't bid/buy!

7.Once again refer to item 4-try it!.Then have a look at the wording/tone of your post.

8.Don't sweat the small stuff,have fun & enjoy your eBay experience!

Works for me!!!

[repentatleisure1952]

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@my*mum wrote:

In a round about and very basic way, it is not eBay who really determines the terms of trade.

The seller sets their terms of trade within the guidelines given to them by eBay and Australian Law.

So, if a seller says he wants payment within 3 days - that's the seller, not eBay.

Similarly, it is the seller who gets to decide when he will post, this should be set out in his terms of sales as well.

Now here's the technicality...

When people buy things, most people pay right away, just like at the shops. Spome people take longer, (which is actually quite rude, but not illegal unless given as a term of trade in the listing) but then some people never pay at all.

That is illegal

So it comes down to how long should a seller have to wait, trusting that a complete stranger "might" pay for their goods? All the while tying up their money and income, because they cannot sell it to someone else until the contract is completed.

So this is where eBay comes into it. To try and help people out because legal fees for breach of contract are so expensive, they have put in place a few policies to assist with the facilitation of terminating the contract more quickly and cost efficiently for us.

One of those is

4 Days after the sale, if no payment has been received, the seller can open up an Unpaid Item Case against the Buyer. If the Buyer doesn't pay in the next 4 days, or reach an agreeable solution with the seller, then they can close the case, legally terminating the contract which not only allows them the right to relist the item and get a different buyer, but they also get the fees back that they were charged for the sale that never happened.

So, that's why, some sellers say pay in 3 days, because they want to open the dispute on day 4 and get on with their lives and earn some money.

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Wish I could have put it as well you!!! LOL.

[repentatleisure1952]

OK! Lets address some issues here.....

1.After almost nine years of eBay trading you are now making these ponts?

2.You have four days to pay before eBay allows the seller to open an unpaid item dispute.

3.I have found that the majority of sellers are more than happy to grant extensions for payment.I have had plenty wait for TEN days while I complete my bidding on their current auctions.

4.The key of course is to COMMUNICATE with the seller in a polite & non confrontational manner.

5.When I purchase goods  from a B&M store I have to pay immediately & then convey the items home before consuming them.

5.By & large I have found that sellers ship/post  items in a timely manner AFTER receipt of payment.

6.In a lot of cases sellers quite clearly state their postage times in the listing-if you don't like it don't bid/buy!

7.Once again refer to item 4 try it!.Then have a look at the wording/tone of your post.

8.Don't sweat the small stuff,have fun & enjoy your eBay experience!

Works for me!!!

[*crikey*mate*]

but tuck, you said it with so fewer words!

A skill I am yet to learn.

[repentatleisure1952]

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@my*mum wrote:

but tuck, you said it with so fewer words!

A skill I am yet to learn.

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Crikey,just hang on for while & I'll count them...............not!

I guess verbosity is part of your law studies!!!       LOL!

[springyzone]

These days, with paypal, paying straight away is no hassle, it is easy. I can't see the problem.

Sellers, or most of them anyway, usually post the items within 2 or 3 days. Posting is probably a harder process as they have to wrap and address the item and then go out to post it off, but all the same, most of them do it speedily.

You can't judge it from the date you actually receive the item. Once it has been posted, it may be with Aust post for a week, especially if it is going interstate. That isn't a seller's fault.

If a seller really is tardy and doesn't post the thing for a week or so after payment, just give them a low star rating for postage time.

[extra-keen]

The vast majority of sellers do post quickly, but it always pays to check on the listing the handling time, then if it is a few days (for sellers in remote areas especially), you are forewarned. You need to allow a few days for Australia Post (or whichever carrier is preferred) to make the delivery.

As said in other posts above, if you have an issue with the time taken, contact your seller, most are very happy to help if they can.

[zelly888]

Ebays allows buyers to pay within 4 days,most sellers post within 3 days after that it is upto the postal service to deliver the item which as we all know can take between 1 - 21 days so you can't blame the sellers.