Colin
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Bought something from guy living in a town less than 10 miles away & I asked if I can pick it up as I need it asap (also its £8 postage which is a bit inflated imo) Anyway the guy replied with - No sorry - we don't permit collections.
It mentions nowhere on the listing no collections although it doesnt say collection or coc on the listing either!!
Is this a bit shady, the guy has a 1074 - 99.9% rating so isnt dodgy, BUT I want to arange to pick it up as I live so close & need it quick & dont want to pay the postage 
[Edited on 11-02-2007 by Colin]
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abdus
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don't you have his address? or phone number?
call him and explain
BTW, some sellers inflate their postage prices to make out a bit for the final value fee etc...
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MikeD
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Most people make a little extra cash on the postage obviously thats what this guy is doing..
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marklaruk
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what is it? if you need it urgently try and explain to him, but propably will take the bait if you offer him half the postage lol.
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John
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If you seen that there was 10 quid postage and still bought the item then the guy isn't really doing anything wrong.
Don't bid if you don't want to pay the total price including delivery.
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marklaruk
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he doesnt want it delivering though...
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by marklaruk
he doesnt want it delivering though...
Negotiate before bidding.
But yes it's pretty gay he won't let you pick it up.
[Edited on 11-02-2007 by deano87]
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Colin
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Says in the listing - 'Postage charges are higher than the actual stamp value. This is common practice on ebay, and helps you because my seller fees are reduced. It also goes towards covering packaging costs.'
That im fine with............if I lived the other side of the country. But as it stands I live like 10 minutes away. theres 1 country road btween our 2 towns, yet hes wnting to post it after me explaining id like to pick it up as I need it for my college project.
Its a part for a generator.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by John
If you seen that there was 10 quid postage and still bought the item then the guy isn't really doing anything wrong.
Don't bid if you don't want to pay the total price including delivery.
Read my post before answering thanks, I live close enough to this guy to prod him in the eye with my flacid cock yet he wants 8 quid for postage!!
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John
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I understand that.
But if you weren't willing to pay the postage you should have confirmed before you bought it.
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Jas
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you should have asked before hand, also id imagine some people would rather not deal in person..
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Colin
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I personally dont see the problem with someone local collecting a ebay item they won, paid it in full anyway - I cant be arsed arguing my case!!
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Colin
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How long do I have to leave feedback, i'll wait til the last minute & leasve something nasty 
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kz
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so have you paid the £8 anyway? if so then he should let you obviously. if not then as someone said, might just like to make some extra money outta postage costs 
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marklaruk
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90 days lol
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GTS-T Rob
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personally dont see the problem mate, i sold a batch of dvds on there ages ago and after the auction ended, he asked if he could pick them up instead, i agreed, all i had to do was answer the door and hand them over, no hassle of posting etc, saves much more time
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marklaruk
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its just because hes loosing out on a couple of quid thru postage
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Colin
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Paid the £8 postage on the £7 item yes....through gritted teeth
I dont see the problem with someone opening the door to hand something over either but im not going to argue it......its something I need/want!!
Stuck a note in my diary for 90days time to leave the fudd nasty feedback
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I understand that.
But if you weren't willing to pay the postage you should have confirmed before you bought it.
Wouldnt have thpught there was a problem tbh I expected him to be reasonable like myself & other local people ive delt with on ebay!! Most are happy with collections as it saves them a trip to the post office!!
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Steve
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agree with john.
also if something went wrong, or the deal turned sour, im sure he wouldn't want the hassle of you knowing his whereabouts and causing trouble on his doorstep, not that you would, but he doesnt know you from adam.
you could turn up, hold him to ransom for his car keys and run off with his car
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I live close enough to this guy to prod him in the eye with my flacid cock yet he wants 8 quid for postage!!
Sorry but FPMSL 
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marklaruk
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
agree with john.
also if something went wrong, or the deal turned sour, im sure he wouldn't want the hassle of you knowing his whereabouts and causing trouble on his doorstep, not that you would, but he doesnt know you from adam.
you could turn up, hold him to ransom for his car keys and run off with his car
if the guy accepts cheques we can rule that out
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Colin
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You get everyones address details (if they deal with cheque/coc) on ebay though, this is no different I wanted to pick it up tomorrow so I get it sooner & save a few quid
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I live close enough to this guy to prod him in the eye with my flacid cock yet he wants 8 quid for postage!!
Sorry but FPMSL
Its true though If I could get the angle right & have a good back wind I could spit on this chumps door step!!
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mav
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You agreed when bidding on the auction to pay the postage...End of...
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