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I received a call last week from a USPS employee in KY. She said that my item was sent to the wrong distribution center, but it had not been lost. Like I mentioned in my post above, I really think that there is an issue with shipping through Louisville, KY. My last missing package was delivered today. All three were stuck there.
Last week, eBay refunded a buyer because their item was stuck in shipping. Two days ago, it suddenly started moving, and it was delivered today. I was told to wait until tracking showed that it arrived before contesting the case, so I might get my money back.
I wonder if the process will be different now. And, what other carrier are they going to announce?
I think by reseller license they just mean a tax certificate (called a certificate of authority in NJ) that allows you to charge sales tax. Then you are able to buy at an auction without having to pay the sales tax as long as you are buying for resale. I have to report my sales every quarter even though eBay now collects all the sales tax for me.
I have a business license as well because I wanted to create an LLC. However, I don’t know whether a business license is needed for a tax certificate or not. Can you operate as a sole proprietor without getting a business license? I’m talking off the top of my head without looking it up, but I think that you can.
I have two tape guns. One is a Duck brand that I bought from Walmart. It has a padded handle and works quite well. I use it for my eBay branded tape.
The other is a Tapeking that I bought off Amazon more recently. The tape seems to get partially off track when I’ve been using it for a bit, and the tape stops moving. I have to pull up the tongue where the tape is stuck and move it back. Then I’m able to use it again until the same thing happens. I use the clear packing tape that I buy from Costco with this one. The unpadded handle is not as comfortable as the Duck, but it is a minor inconvenience.
My recommendation (obviously) is the Duck. I’ve never tried Prosun.
I was on vacation all last week, so a big 0 for me!!
I visited some family friends this past weekend, so now I have all sorts of consignment stuff for the challenges. I also happened to source once during the vaca and have one item that meets the August challenge.
I do appreciate the participation points. Because I have a part time job this year, I’m not able to list the quantity that I used to, so the challenges and the extra points do push me to do more (as silly as it is).
For those of you considering how to sell off a large amount of items, consider an online auction such as Maxsold (if they are in your area). Look on Auctionzip to find ones in your area.
For those sites for free items, they are supposed to be to help your neighbors by giving them items you no longer need. I belong to a Freecycling group, and the rules there are specifically for personal use and not for resale. I’m good with that. Occasionally, I find something there I need, and I get rid of box lot items that I don’t care to resell.
I’m just getting back from a vacation and catching up with the podcasts. This particular week was quiet, and I had a 10 day handling time at the end.
Week of July 26 – Aug 1
Total Items in Store: 1272 eBay, 36 Etsy
Items Sold: 5 eBay
Cost of Items Sold: $2.58 + $18.50 Commission
Total Sales: $131.32 eBay
Highest Price Sold: $40 for 4 vintage Middle Eastern metal bowls
Average price: $26.26
Returns: 0
Money Spent on New Inventory This Week: $0
Number of items listed this week: 22When you get to the part where you put in a price or percentage off, look for a checkbox for allow counteroffers and uncheck it.
I listed 22 items last week. That Monday madness challenge really helped out!
My total for the July challenge is 10.
She needs to open a return and select item arrived damaged. Then you can contact Ebay and ask them to take care of the buyer. Although, they may take care of it automatically now. I haven’t had to deal with a case recently.
This week, I had two buyers contact me about packages not arriving on time. After setting up tabs to watch tracking on both of them, I realized that the last location of BOTH is Louisville, KY.
One was shipped priority on July 13 and arrived in Louisville on July 23. It has had no status since then. The recipient is in Indiana.
The other was shipped first class on July 18 and arrived in Louisville on July 25. The recipient is in Illinois. It left on July 27 and is marked as in transit to its next destination.
The buyer for the July 13 package opened up a case. I chatted with an eBay rep, and I’ve been told that I don’t have to refund the buyer even though the case gives a due date. If nothing happens by the time I’m “supposed” to refund, I can contact eBay and they will delay the date. They are aware of the issues.
But, what’s with Louisville?
Yes, it sounds like feedback extortion to me. Several people in this thread said the same. If you used the request form, and they found in favor of the buyer, then I would either call eBay directly or contact the “eBay for Business” group on Facebook and try again.
Just be careful and don’t let your emotions dictate your argument. Only state facts. Something like “Buyer purchased and agreed to pay for return shipping if he wanted to return it. Buyer complained about color and returned item. When the shipping was not returned, he stated that we could come to a mutual agreement or he would leave negative feedback. When I refused to return shipping because of our original agreement, he left negative feedback. That is feedback extortion. Please remove it.”. You might want to give the exact message (maybe date & time) and cut and paste his exact words for both the extortion and where he said that he would pay for return shipping.
Don’t get into the weeds about why he returned it, the overexposed photo, how many times he contacted you, etc. That is immaterial to your case. eBay doesn’t want to hear about the drama (as Jay mentioned above).
By the way, there is a whole argument about how color isn’t a good reason for an INAD (unless you promise something blue but deliver something red). Mike from Atlanta has given a very good explanation about how people, cameras, and computer monitors all see or display colors differently, so light blue is a good enough description. I wouldn’t mention it, though, because it isn’t why you are asking for feedback removal.
For packages, the post office prices in steps:
1-4 oz
4.1 – 8 oz
9.1 to 12 oz
12.1 to 16 oz
It doesn’t matter whether your package is just into one of the price ranges or at the very end, you just pay that amount. If I weigh something, and it’s 3.2 oz or whatever, I’ll just put in 4 oz.
@Amatino – Did I just push you off the challenge? Hum, I didn’t think that one through.
I have to say, your challenges really do inspire me. I got those listed because of the Monday Madness challenge, and I’ve purposely bid on holiday items so that I could participate in the Christmas in July challenge.
Can you give yourself back that point? Or, take one of mine!
