Soooo.... this just arrived

[jellybirddesigns]

This was delivered 5 minutes ago.

Bright red box with Ebay all over it.

Open it up to find 6 rolls of tape.

The message basically says that Ebay are creating a range of packaging, (boxes, tape) and they are sharing the first round with sellers.

Seriosuly, as if I'm going to send something off with Ebay all over it - in my opinion it's just something that would attract the eye of thieves.

[typhoon4u]

Thanks Ebay!!!

For refunding 0.01% of the fees I've paid in the last year in the form of 6 rolls of tape.

Yeah...... thanks....

[lyndal1838]

      Weren't you ever told not to look a gift horse in the mouth?

[digital*ghost]

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@cushioncovers wrote:

 the box is bright red! Not like the Aus Post boxes which are plain and fairly non-descript. It's a lot easier to spot a bright red box left on someone's porch than a plain white one.

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I must admit, having seen the boxes now, I can't help but think they look pretty garish in comparison to the designs available in the US. 

eBay's Official AU store (pointed out to me by another seller on FB 🙂 ) http://stores.ebay.com.au/eBayAustraliaShippingSupplies?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Safe or inviting trouble and/or grabbing the attention of theives or not, those boxes wrapped in that tape.... Not really appealing to me as a seller, at any rate 

[lyndal1838]

I am not sure that as a buyer I would want those boxes turning up on my doorstep.

I prefer not to differentiate between my ebay parcels and others that I get.....anonymity is safer  in my book.

[thecatspjs]

This one reminds me of a fast food burger box

If you need to double box when packaging though might work for some sellers

[kopenhagen5]

The cheek of sending unsolicited items.

Bad idea and very unprofessional.

[typhoon4u]

Yes, I like my anonymity too.

Where or how I buy my online stuff is none of anyone elses business.

And I do believe they are more at risk of theft as they scream "consumer goods" rather than a plain box which could be anything.

[digital*ghost]

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@thecatspjs wrote:

This one reminds me of a fast food burger box

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Lol, maybe I'll buy something from their store just to see if they message "you want fries with that?"

Just on the subject of packaging, and a possible note to eBay if they're reading this thread for feedback on their new venture...

If someone would make a generic poly satchel with a clear, attached A5 document window (like the AP 500g satchels, just without all the branding and writing everywhere), I would be so happy.  

[iskybibble1975]

Hello all,

Quite some time ago there was talk of ebay bringing out its own brand of packaging and tape with 'ebay' written all over it. I remember reading the forum thread and the general consensus was that people didn't want packing that stood out and shouted 'online goods' etc.

In the past year I received an invitation to be part of a ebay survey group, which I accepted, and only filled in one survey and haven't heard anything since, this survey was about branded packaging, tape etc....  When filling in the survey I remembered the general feeling I got from the forums on this issue (which I agree with), and selected all options that basically said no to ebay branded mailing boxes, (plain coloured or discrete logos would be fine). I then forgot all about it until I read this thread. So it would seem that either ebay don't listen to their survey participants or my opinion was in a minority.

.......And I haven't received any freebies!!! lol! As others have already noted I could still put the boxes and tape to good use if I felt they were too garish to send through the post. I use plenty of tape for waterproofing items and sturdy boxes never go-a-miss in this household, ebay are you listening? Probably not.

Cheers 🙂

[clarry100]

Just this morning we received 2 boxes of tape, 36 rolls.

We do not use tape as all out stuff goes out by large letter.

Any parcels go by satchel.

Anybody need some tape? LOL