ebay question

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

The problem with shipping out of the states is there is no way to track it. So the seller can say they never got it and get their money back and still get the item. Tracking or delivery confirmation is very important with paypal purchases. I would figure out how to get out of the auction somehow you dont want the negative feedback he might give.

You can, just not thru the postal service. You need to use DHL to ship overseas, and they will deliver the package even if the guy is living under a bridge.


@OP: You can't get neg FB if you clearly state US only and an overseas buyer bought it. File a req to cancel transaction and no FB can be left. PITA for you, but no danger of being stuck.


I remember I was selling an 1/8th scale on ebay a while back, said US only as its so heavy, and I'd still get req from people asking how much to ship to Timbuktu. No postal code or address provided tho so I could even do it on the online shipping estimator. I seriously got some guy from freaking Kazakstan wanting to buy my truck and wanted to know how much to ship there. Not a postal code, not a city listed, just Kazakstan. How the hell would I know? Do I send it off w/ Borat next trip home and he'll take it to you? Strap it to a carrier mule and sent it on its way?

I have shipped some places ex-US, and I will get quotes for them if the item is small and they are clever enough to send me postal code info first. I do make a flat fee shipping that makes it worth my trouble, take it or leave it. If you have a shipping center close, like a Parcels Plus or so, they can often be a huge help, give you a real quote and will take care of customs and such. Many also do ebay sales themselves, so know the good ways to do it.