Probably be far less claims to pay out on now as well without all the dodgy ebay sales.
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Probably be far less claims to pay out on now as well without all the dodgy ebay sales.
Did that straight away because of the endless problems I was having with Paypal.
Paypal have become amazingly stupid. They introduced a new verification systems and for some reason it kept on failing with me. Eventually they blocked my card, despite the fact that VISA did not. I phoned Paypal to sort the mess out and they promptly told me the card could not be unblocked, so I can now only buy items through sellers who use the new system. OK Stuff you Paypal! I moved the new ebay system and closed my Paypal account. Have had no problems ever since. New system works just fine. Like I said, Paypal have just become really stupid lately.
Post it immediately. It speeds up the money coming through. The money comes through after the tracking number shows up on the appropriate system ( meaning it is in the post ), or if the buyer has left feedback ( which implies it has arrived ).
Soldato
Yip been doing it this way for a few weeks now. No different other than the payment taking several days to clear into my bank account. That’s not great tbh.
Also finding that as a buyer I’m not getting the option to pay using PayPal for low-priced items. Again not great tbh.
Also finding that as a buyer I’m not getting the option to pay using PayPal for low-priced items. Again not great tbh.
Soldato
Not true. I sold an item on Thursday, was paid Friday morning, dispatched Friday afternoon, added tracking straight away, it arrived with the buyer yesterday, and I am still to see a penny in my bank account, whereas before it would have been in there Friday morning. Not to mention the fees with the 80% off were £4 rather than the usual £1.
Coupled with the fact I'm guessing they can now just take money directly from your bank as they see fit if the buyer raises a dispute means its probably the last thing I'll sell on there tbh
Whats not true? With ebay payments you will not get paid until there is at least some proof of postage. But you can't expect for anything to happen on the weekend. And no, they can't take money directly, they have to ask and you have to say yes.
Soldato
You said the money comes through when the tracking is added, it was added 2 days ago and no money yet. And I can expect for it to happen over the weekend, that wasn't an issue before. Its objectively a worse system in every way
Incorrect.
It's delayed simply because their payment provider is like any other, takes a few days.
Paypal would pre release funds whilst they waited to be paid by the payment provider. That's why they were "instant".
They DO NOT require tracking details to be entered.
I've sold over a grands worth of stuff on ebay since I changed to the new payment system.
Banks work on business days. Weekends don't count.
Soldato
As an end user, I don't care about the technicalities. PayPal payments went into my account instantly, the new system takes 2-3 days at least, how is that not worse?
Soldato
PayPal won’t lose out eBay is the merchant instead of the seller now so PayPal will still take a cut from eBay if PayPal is used.
I find it better that eBay take any fees before your Payout now. Instead of a monthly invoice.
I see.
But ebay were slowly taking control of Paypal too. ebay could withhold funds paid in to paypal using the old system, so really nothing has changed.
I mean personally I think ebay and Paypal are just slowly burying themselves under ridiculous rules. They are trying to clamp down on the unscrupulous sellers and buyers but they are introducing so many rules they are annoying the good sellers and buyers. I think the service by both Paypal and ebay has seriously declined in the past few years. I won't use either of them now unless absolutely necessary. It's the same with everything, I suppose, but you have to ask how far do we really need to limit everything to cater for a few dishonest traders.
Soldato
True, but afaik only for new sellers with high value items? I've never had a payment held, but then I've had my account for ~17 years! Agreed they are making the process too laborious, and the fees have been constantly creeping up. I remember when they were only 2-3%? Now it's what, 12-13%?
With all of this, it's getting to the point I'd rather sell on here (if it's something which can go in the MM), or use Gumtree for local collection. There's less risk, I get paid instantly, and whilst I might get less for the item, I don't have to pay fees on top.
Personally taking longer to get payment doesn't bother me, I'm not robbing Paul to pay Pete. I like the single end to end system and hated that PayPal would keep the 3.5% transaction fee when you cancelled or had to refund an order.
Soldato
When did they start doing this? Whenever I've had to refund, the fees have been refunded too
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I've done it because, Well you have no choice if you want to continue to use Ebay.
The negative thing about it now is that people are not posting out items until the funds have cleared in their bank account, Which is understandable but this can be 24-48 hours depending on yours and their banks. These recent changes just make delays for everyone involved.
Ebay seriously need some strong competition.
The negative thing about it now is that people are not posting out items until the funds have cleared in their bank account, Which is understandable but this can be 24-48 hours depending on yours and their banks. These recent changes just make delays for everyone involved.
Ebay seriously need some strong competition.
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I've yet to link up my bank account and probably won't until I need to sell something. Are people saying that the funds won't clear until you have provided a tracking number? I suppose you could do the online postage, provide the tracking number and then wait for the funds to clear?
Not only ebay need serious competition so do virginmedia!
When did they start doing this? Whenever I've had to refund, the fees have been refunded too
Paypal now do not return the transaction fee if a refund is issued instead you have to pay for it.
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You do still get the £1 offer on ebay payments, as I had one last week.
The only annoying thing is the time it takes to get paid, so make sure you adjust your listing accordingly. I had to wait 4 days for the payment to clear before sending the parcel. Fortunately my buyer was understanding.
The only annoying thing is the time it takes to get paid, so make sure you adjust your listing accordingly. I had to wait 4 days for the payment to clear before sending the parcel. Fortunately my buyer was understanding.