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Selling my first item and i have a bid - great - but it is from Oz

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 12:52

I have listed my baby carrier, have been tracking my viewing/ watching figures with interest and I was v pleased to see I had a bid on the day it was listed. BUT as the bidder is registered in Australia what does that mean regarding P&p etc.?

I don't understand why they would bid for something like this which from my initial enquiries could cost upwards of £70 to post?!! They must have carriers in Australia surely? Do have to only charge the postage for UK that I have listed and can I prevent bids from outside uk?

I have just seen that there are now 2 bids shown from the same Oz bidder and for the same amount is that normal?

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 12:54

Should I contact the bidder now or wait till closer to the end of the auction (this weekend)?

This is all very nervewracking...

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KingCanuteIAm · 10/02/2009 12:54

It means she has out a higher maximum bid in IYSWIM.

Perhaps she has people here to collect it?

Does your listing say you will post internationally?

Email her and ask if she has a plan for collection as you are concerned it will be expensive to send to Oz.

SoupDragon · 10/02/2009 12:57

Also ensure she has the means to pay you in £sterling.

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:00

Thank you King Canute

I wondered about the higher max bid - that makes sense.

I will contact the bidder as it does make sense if they have someone who can pick it up. Just first time nerves as I have plans to sell more things so i really don't want to stuff this up.

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:02

re posting internationally looking on my listing international posting is not mentioned - only royal mail uk or local pick up.

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:06

Soupdragon - don't paypal do the dollar/ sterling conversion? I am assuming the listing as viewed on Aus. ebay would show the dollar price? Gah I have loads to learn I see!

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SoupDragon · 10/02/2009 13:08

Yes, but I think they have to remember to pay in sterling and not put in a Aus$ equivalent or anything.

It may have changed but I once ended up with US$ in my PayPal account.

KingCanuteIAm · 10/02/2009 13:08

If you have not offered to post internationally then it is quite reasonable to ask her what her plans are for delivery/collection, you can offer to cancel her bid if she has made a mistake. Be Uber polite incase she does want to continue!

FAQinglovely · 10/02/2009 13:09

SD - even if that happens you can still convert within paypal to stirling - yes you could get unlucky and get a crap exchange but you can do it.

SoupDragon · 10/02/2009 13:09

One of my clauses in any of my auctions is that overseas bidders should contact me first to confirm postage & payment options.

I've also had someone send me a variety of US$ cheques and postal orders, none of which were any use whatsoever, hence my suggestion that you remind the bidder that payment should be in sterling.

SoupDragon · 10/02/2009 13:10

This was a while ago, FAQ. I insisted they repay me in sterling so that I got the £ amount they had bid.

Niecie · 10/02/2009 13:14

You will get the money in sterling in your Paypal account. I have sold abroad and Paypal does the conversion. Similarly, if you buy from abroad the two different rates are on the screen when you bid.

I would definitely contact the bidder and make sure that she knows how much the carriage will be. At least you both have a chance to agree to cancel the bid.

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:15

SD thanks I will be alert to that I am not sure what the exchange rate is currently but I don't want an incorrect payment.

KC I will write a very polite email as I do want to avoid a mistaken bid but not scare off a geuine buyer - and I will warn the potential purchaser of the v high postage costs not mention risk of loss in transit.

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Mspontipine · 10/02/2009 13:18

Just follow the Yellow Brick Road

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:19

Right pooey nappy calls!Thank you for all the advice I knew mumsnet would help!

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KingCanuteIAm · 10/02/2009 13:20

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 10/02/2009 13:21

Hmmm Mrs P maybe I can get flying monkeys to deliver it! wonder what the Wicked Witch Charges?

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bigmouthstrikesagain · 11/02/2009 22:47

An update for those kind people who advised me so wisely.

I emailed the bidder politely and set out my position - basically I would only be able to accept a cash on receipt local pick up as the cost/ risk of posting to them was too high. The reply came tonight that she is actually based in UK now and has changed her address but the location still comes up a S. Australia as that is where she first registered her account.

So I can relax a bit now. She is still my highest bidder but with 20 watchers and 3 days to go ...

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