AIBU to think this Ebayer is taking the piss?

[theeverydaydancer]

This is just a bit of a rant tbh.

I got a message this morning from someone who has put a bid on a designer handbag that has a starting price of 99p. It is in great condition (I have only used it once, very briefly for a few hours for a job interview). I have put it on so cheap as I just want to get rid of a load of stuff. I calculated the price using the Royal Mail online package calculator tool etc and adding the price of the packaging.

Anyway, this seller has messaged me asking if I could drop the price of the postage by £2 saying she thinks I could do it cheaper. I sent a message back saying no, this the price of the post and packaging and that overall what she is bidding for i.e. gorgeous, leather designer handbag inc p & p is very reasonable.

She really should have asked about the price of P &P before placing a bid, right? Anyway, I think she is massively taking the piss. If she is the only bidder, she have this handbag sent to her for a few pennies over a tenner.

For some reason it has really annoyed me! Perhaps it was the lack of sleep last night, but I just keep thinking "Jesus, some people!".

[LilyBlossom14]

so how much are you charging for p&p - and if it is standard signed for you will only be covered for £20 - if it is a designer item and goes for a good amount regular signed for won't be adequately insured.

[nickstmoritz]

You might find that sending it special delivery might be closer to the £9 and will give added insurance. Don't overcharge on P&P as Lily says the buyer will trash your DSRs on P&P.

My advice is if it is a designer/expensive bag start it at a higher price on a free day. It means buyers will believe that it is a genuine expensive item and that you value it. You can always revise and drop down a little if you are not getting watchers. Put the minimum you want for it and then fingers crossed for a bit more.

[PurpleFrog]

LilyBlossom14 - standard signed for covers you up to £50 now!

[nickstmoritz]

Has it gone up then? I thought it dropped from £46 to £20 covered? I generally post £4.10 signed for on any pricier items and £3 for the rest with proof of post certs. I did think that the signed for only went to £20 but it would be good if it was £50

[LilyBlossom14]

£20 is standard post, £50 is signed for - yep, my mistake.

[lljkk]

Why in the world are you sending signed-for delivery on a 99p item?

Does this item have much longer to run, OP?

I'd be tempted to cancel any bids, end the listing early, wait until a free-listing offer from Ebay, relist with "free' postage but this time for a reasonable price including your postage by the means you deem fit in the starting price.

No stupid questions from buyers about postage costs guaranteed.

[Tryharder]

I don't see how asking to pay cheque is cheeky.

I wish everyone paid by cheque rather than being held over a barrel by fucking PayPal and their extortionate fees and complete lack of sellers' rights.

[Pheonixisrising]

eek I am nipping over to ebay to grab myself a bargin !

[Dontletthemgetyoudown]

Royal Mail postage is expensive. So I can see a handbag especially a leather one being heavy enough to cost that much. Also not everyone lives near a myhermes or collect plus shop. I don't. The nearest is the other side of town. I work full time only sell to make a bit of pocket money for next size up children's clothes etc. and I drive past two post offices in my way to/from work.

[LilyBlossom14]

My Hermes will collect - and it doesn't cost £9 to post a handbag.

[rookiemater]

I must admit I don't know much about other delivery methods.

LilyBlossom14 - are you able to choose what time My Hermes comes to collect ? We'd struggle if it was a full day slot as we are both out at work, even at the weekend we have stuff on so wouldn't want to be in for the full day.

[LilyBlossom14]

no - but you can leave it in a safe place like porch or shed for collection.

[SantasLittleMonkeyButler]

I have this happen annoyingly often, but I am annoyed because I only ever charge £2.60 or £5.20 - which are standard 2nd Class small and medium parcel prices and charge NOTHING for the packaging, my time, my petrol etc. etc.

As long as you have replied explaining your costings, then stick to your guns.

[LilyBlossom14]

you can't charge for your time or petrol unless you are a business.

[SantasLittleMonkeyButler]

I am a business, LilyBlossom.