Ebay's Global Shipping. Is it hurting International sales? - Autograph Live2024-03-29T00:37:32Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/ebay-s-global-shipping-is-it-hurting-international-sales?feed=yes&xn_auth=noDon't know if it was just a c…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-22:3524372:Comment:13464802019-05-22T14:24:14.378ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>Don't know if it was just a coincidence although I changed my eBay shipping policy away from Global Shipping two days ago. Received my first international sale this year!</p>
<p>Hopefully a sign of things to come! </p>
<p>I will let others know if I encounter a new set of problems due to the change.</p>
<p>Don't know if it was just a coincidence although I changed my eBay shipping policy away from Global Shipping two days ago. Received my first international sale this year!</p>
<p>Hopefully a sign of things to come! </p>
<p>I will let others know if I encounter a new set of problems due to the change.</p> I have decided to address the…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-22:3524372:Comment:13462522019-05-22T03:40:29.075ZGratefulphishhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Gratefulphish
<p>I have decided to address the problem by entirely eliminating international buyers. After reading how much ebay gouges for the service, along with sometimes collecting duty on items on which it is not owed, as well as cancellations I've had by international buyers who became livid over the charges, just doesn't make it worth my while. If an international buyer wants one of my items badly enough, they will contact me, and we can probably work something out, but ebay really does nothing but…</p>
<p>I have decided to address the problem by entirely eliminating international buyers. After reading how much ebay gouges for the service, along with sometimes collecting duty on items on which it is not owed, as well as cancellations I've had by international buyers who became livid over the charges, just doesn't make it worth my while. If an international buyer wants one of my items badly enough, they will contact me, and we can probably work something out, but ebay really does nothing but screw the sellers continuously.</p>
<p></p> I think we agree more than yo…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13461842019-05-21T13:01:39.135ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>I think we agree more than you think.</p>
<p>Yes, eBay's Global Shipping hurts sales.</p>
<p>Yes, it's more expensive.</p>
<p>Yes, if someone is trying to rip you off they will find a way.</p>
<p>I think we agree more than you think.</p>
<p>Yes, eBay's Global Shipping hurts sales.</p>
<p>Yes, it's more expensive.</p>
<p>Yes, if someone is trying to rip you off they will find a way.</p> I disagree. There is a clear…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13461832019-05-21T12:55:22.095ZPatrick1977https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Patrick1977
<p>I disagree. There is a clear answer on the question. Yes it does harm your sales. Global makes the item more expansive then it is without. More expansive means less interest by buyers and fewer sales it is as easy as this. For buyers there is NO advantage then regular shipping with a tracking number so it isn't for sellers I see no advantage for seller neither it isn't saver. If you send it with tracking number neither ebay nor paypal will allow a claim on a shipped item when still in…</p>
<p>I disagree. There is a clear answer on the question. Yes it does harm your sales. Global makes the item more expansive then it is without. More expansive means less interest by buyers and fewer sales it is as easy as this. For buyers there is NO advantage then regular shipping with a tracking number so it isn't for sellers I see no advantage for seller neither it isn't saver. If you send it with tracking number neither ebay nor paypal will allow a claim on a shipped item when still in transit and once delivered it is proofed delivered. Untruthfull buyers will find a way to rip you off no matter how you send.</p> Doing business on the Interne…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13460472019-05-21T12:22:25.032ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>Doing business on the Internet can be a risky proposition. One thing from this discussion is obvious; buyers do not like eBay's Global Shipping program. And it certainly is flawed.</p>
<p>The upside is that it is convenient and the safest way to ship for sellers. The down side is the it is the most expensive method for buyers.</p>
<p>I appreciate all the input by members here. It may add more risk on my side but I believe there is a better way to ship. One the is fair for both the buyer and…</p>
<p>Doing business on the Internet can be a risky proposition. One thing from this discussion is obvious; buyers do not like eBay's Global Shipping program. And it certainly is flawed.</p>
<p>The upside is that it is convenient and the safest way to ship for sellers. The down side is the it is the most expensive method for buyers.</p>
<p>I appreciate all the input by members here. It may add more risk on my side but I believe there is a better way to ship. One the is fair for both the buyer and seller. This has caused me to rethink and change my shipping policy. More "buyer friendly".</p>
<p>Time will tell is the reward will be worth the risk.</p> really.....what do you think…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13457602019-05-21T06:27:46.569Zcarl crippshttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/carlcripps598
<p>really.....what do you think ebay is doing to you if not ripping u off continually.....i have bought many items and have been nailed with this global shipping because u either want the item or u dont. I do not even go near ebay anymore because of how many use this method. i also know for a fact that most sellers dont even know about the high charges ebay and pitney bowes is charging to ship their items and they are shocked when told ......The night mares i have experienced when i…</p>
<p>really.....what do you think ebay is doing to you if not ripping u off continually.....i have bought many items and have been nailed with this global shipping because u either want the item or u dont. I do not even go near ebay anymore because of how many use this method. i also know for a fact that most sellers dont even know about the high charges ebay and pitney bowes is charging to ship their items and they are shocked when told ......The night mares i have experienced when i was fool enough to pay these hiway robbers would fill a book....many times photos would come with exacto knife slashes across centre of photo as they were opened and repacked by careless workers...also how is pitney bowes involed in this as they also get a nice cut of funds....however i think the most sickening aspect to this ripoff is if I bought 5 items from same seller you cannot combine shipping......ebay will not let sale go through until total shipping for 5 different items has been paid in the neighbourhood of 120.00.....as they say, once stung twice shy.....anyway i guess it is up to each individual to do what they have to...i know what i had to do....bye bye ebay......</p> The ecommerce created this pr…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13459502019-05-21T03:24:30.545ZPaulhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/paul332
<p>The ecommerce created this problem, in this country we used to have a few options and because of people claiming through PayPal and fraud the options were smaller with tracking etc costing more money. </p>
<p>The ecommerce created this problem, in this country we used to have a few options and because of people claiming through PayPal and fraud the options were smaller with tracking etc costing more money. </p> It seems there is no clear cu…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13457532019-05-21T03:18:01.046ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>It seems there is no clear cut answer. Global is the safest choice for the shipper although the most expensive to the buyer. I still believe that eBay's Global Shipping hurts a seller's selling potential. </p>
<p>Is the risk worth the reward?</p>
<p>It seems there is no clear cut answer. Global is the safest choice for the shipper although the most expensive to the buyer. I still believe that eBay's Global Shipping hurts a seller's selling potential. </p>
<p>Is the risk worth the reward?</p> One company I sometimes buy f…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-21:3524372:Comment:13457492019-05-21T03:00:27.063ZPaulhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/paul332
<p>One company I sometimes buy from ship (dhl) or something which works out cheaper but it takes a while before it leaves the states.</p>
<p>One company I sometimes buy from ship (dhl) or something which works out cheaper but it takes a while before it leaves the states.</p> Well said Patrick
If you ar…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2019-05-20:3524372:Comment:13459702019-05-20T14:24:46.009ZDon Websterhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/DonWebster
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<p>Well said Patrick </p>
<p>If you are in the U.S. shipping to Europe or Canada for example using your post office with tracking provides you with all the "safety" you need.</p>
<p>I had an issue once with an item that was late - late - late in arriving.</p>
<p>It was so late that I contacted eBay.</p>
<p>Once eBay confirmed with the seller that they had indeed sent the item with tracking my conversation with eBay ended abruptly. (BTW the item did finally arrive).</p>
<p>Look I get it…</p>
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<p>Well said Patrick </p>
<p>If you are in the U.S. shipping to Europe or Canada for example using your post office with tracking provides you with all the "safety" you need.</p>
<p>I had an issue once with an item that was late - late - late in arriving.</p>
<p>It was so late that I contacted eBay.</p>
<p>Once eBay confirmed with the seller that they had indeed sent the item with tracking my conversation with eBay ended abruptly. (BTW the item did finally arrive).</p>
<p>Look I get it -- it's a free country & sellers & buyers can do what they wish.</p>
<p>But if you can complete a sale safely & securely & enhance the experience for your buyer while you're at it then why not?</p>
<p>I wouldn't give eBay one penny more than necessary...</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents</p>
<p>BTW a reminder about the Google search - eBay Global shipping - search that & read away - it's a much maligned program...</p>
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