Thread: (Ebay) Why so rude?

Maybe it sounds unbelievable, but there is often situation when you just can't find some goods in your country or prices too overstated.

For example just last month I bought battery from Italy for 140€, paid 55€ more for shipping! And it was still cheaper than poor quality local analogs.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I think that the issue of where an item ships to is not 100% clear. There have been many times that I have contacted buyers because it was not clear. Many times the ad simply says may not ship to Canada. If that is present in the information area beside the pictures I often ask. It amazes me how many times I have gotten very polite answers, of no, compared to the very rude answers of no. I do not see the value in being rude to strangers. If sellers come across as rude I often just move on. There are many many sellers and I would just as soon give my money to people who are polite.

in fact, i don't buy from a rude seller. after their replies and you have reason about shipping costs, i had few business with some sellers who asked exceeded shipping price because they don't know (as in US, shipping costs depends of every state, they think same for other countries) but they just need to go on UPS site to find the exact price, well after these business, the sellers refunded me the the rest of delivery price.

but even, the shipping prices can not be the only reason, some sellers don't want to be bothered with questions and wants to sell their items.

by canadian sellers, i had good returns, they are kind and they answer gently.

otherwise, i already sold few razor to US and Canada, in everytime i try to give the fair shipping price, but try to answer kindly. by my side i had not any problem with my transactions as a seller.

Originally Posted by Bonbon

Maybe it sounds unbelievable, but there is often situation when you just can't find some goods in your country or prices too overstated.

For example just last month I bought battery from Italy for 140€, paid 55€ more for shipping! And it was still cheaper than poor quality local analogs.

i think 55€ because the seller afraid to lose money and they insure the stuff. in many case, for an auction it reduce your bidding montant because you have to calculate the shipping price with insurance. if you buy something as a pc, phone about 300€ or more, i would understand the insurance is needed but when you buy a razor or something else for less than that price, the tracking number is enough, the item can be found by the number and as it's not an electronic piece, no worry if the item is broke (it won't, just need to make a good package).

I typically list my For Sale items as US sales only, but have had buyers from foreign countries contact me via message and ask if it's ok to bid. As long as we have the shipping details worked out before the auction closes, it's no problem.

Originally Posted by Oustoura

i think 55€ because the seller afraid to lose money and they insure the stuff. in many case, for an auction it reduce your bidding montant because you have to calculate the shipping price with insurance. if you buy something as a pc, phone about 300€ or more, i would understand the insurance is needed but when you buy a razor or something else for less than that price, the tracking number is enough, the item can be found by the number and as it's not an electronic piece, no worry if the item is broke (it won't, just need to make a good package).

That's not how Ebay works. If I ship a package and it doesn't get there, you (the buyer) gets a full refund. But I (the seller) lose both the cost of shipping as well as the lost item. Unless I purchase insurance. That is the only way to protect ourselves. The only other way is to only ship using a signed for delivery option. (more money too)

Buy from Europe. All the best razors were made this side of the pond....

No honestly. With the exception of a few brands and marks Europe has the better deals. And no Tax between any of the EU member states.

That opens up the greatest razor centres in the world. Solingen Germany, and Sheffield England, and France.

Ebay UK is dirt cheap for wedges and Sheffields. You can pick wedged and near wedges up for nothing from good makers like Joseph Rodgers, Joseph Elliot ect for very cheap most of the time.

Ebay FR for Le grelot, Theirs and a whole host of strange french designs.

Ebay DE for everything else.

Honestly going to the USA to buy a razor is crazy when we have it so good over here.

They shouldn't be rude to you for asking... I'm guessing the people who are got dinged on a bad deal at some point and is overcompensating.

Originally Posted by Magpie

The only other way is to only ship using a signed for delivery option. (more money too)

Wrong!
every international packages which delivered with tracking number are now with signature, obligated. otherwise, on ebay, you can see the buyer's profile, where you can guess if you can trust him/her or not. if people get rude because they afraid to lose their money, well they lost their money, i pass them but they also lose a potentiel costumer.

Originally Posted by Iceni

Buy from Europe. All the best razors were made this side of the pond....

No honestly. With the exception of a few brands and marks Europe has the better deals. And no Tax between any of the EU member states.

That opens up the greatest razor centres in the world. Solingen Germany, and Sheffield England, and France.

Ebay UK is dirt cheap for wedges and Sheffields. You can pick wedged and near wedges up for nothing from good makers like Joseph Rodgers, Joseph Elliot ect for very cheap most of the time.

Ebay FR for Le grelot, Theirs and a whole host of strange french designs.

Ebay DE for everything else.

Honestly going to the USA to buy a razor is crazy when we have it so good over here.

i don't agree. solingen razors are not favourite blades in my opinion. they are ok but not best. french razors, on ebay there is rarely good ones. for UK, it's really expensive when you convert the pound to euro. otherwise, i like sheffield razors, biritish productions, and those are not bad exported to US in their time so...

Originally Posted by Oustoura

Wrong!
every international packages which delivered with tracking number are now with signature, obligated. otherwise, on ebay, you can see the buyer's profile, where you can guess if you can trust him/her or not. if people get rude because they afraid to lose their money, well they lost their money, i pass them but they also lose a potentiel costumer.

Wrong again , anything you add to the package here gets an additional fee added to the post. Tc