WARNING when BUYING or SELLING from USA Ebay Overseas

[twistedsymphony]

Luke posted an update... it keeps getting better

[HIPPEEDUDE]

I have seen & heard about this before,not a happy camper about it all. Normally the sellers i deal with send direct through USPS,recently though one item i bought somehow ended up being sent through the global shipping thing. The seller didnt realise until after i had paid & neither did i. It wasnt until we looked at the paypal statements & released shipping was to be done through the ebay shipping. After hearing the bad things & the fact no clear idication was given to me how the item was to be shipped it seems the system is a dodgey shoddy operation. I am now worried the item will arrive damaged even though i know it was packed extremely well or a possibilty of not at all. I dont think sellers should be held accoutable for these things but,what alternative do you have but to lodge a dispute aganst the seller if theres no dispute able to be lodged against the shipping company. The whole thing stinks worse than a fishmongers feet

[Redmagster]

And i naively tout the GsP was merely about finding a way to pay import fees etc up front and didn't realise at all that it gets shipped via a third party in this way...

The story is an appalling one and a real warning


Thank Twisted - I would have had no idea... The only reason I've avoided using it to now is because the shipping costs and import taxes can usually be reduced using other methods.... If you know what I mean...

[CheapAssassin]

Originally Posted by Redmagster

And i naively tout the GsP was merely about finding a way to pay import fees etc up front and didn't realise at all that it gets shipped via a third party in this way...

The story is an appalling one and a real warning


Thank Twisted - I would have had no idea... The only reason I've avoided using it to now is because the shipping costs and import taxes can usually be reduced using other methods.... If you know what I mean...

Hahaha.. sneaky mag.

But I guess im using other methods too. :p

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Well,so far my package appears to be very well travelled,not a good sign as it seems to be following the pattern of the parcels in the video. Note the "customs declaration & labelling" bit. There is no customs declaration requirements or papaerwork need for items under $1000 in AU. Labeling,meh i could possibly understand it may be necessary.
So far its been to: (please read from bottom to top,thats how its listed on Ebay)

In Transit with Destination Carrier

Jul-03-13, 17:07 PM, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

Shipped from US Shipping Center to International Destination

Jul-03-13, 00:33 AM, Erlanger

Customs Documentation and Labeling

Jul-02-13, 03:18 AM, Erlanger

Processing at US Shipping Center

Jul-02-13, 03:15 AM, Erlanger

Arrived at US shipping Center

Jul-01-13, 08:18 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Arrival at Post Office

Jul-01-13, 06:53 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Depart USPS Sort Facility

Jun-30-13, 00:00 AM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Processed through USPS Sort Facility

Jun-29-13, 15:56 PM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Dispatched to Sort Facility

Jun-26-13, 19:24 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

In Transit-Acceptance

Jun-26-13, 17:23 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

This is the list as posted from ebay itself,it doesnt mention the fact it was picked up by fedex from Hebron KY,which is either in Erlanger KY or another destiation again. Normally i will see maybe two or three destinations,sellers location,dispatch international centre then Australia. Thats it.

[MadMan5]

So if I get an item from eBay and shipping is International Priority Shipping is that going through the PBI thing this Luke is on about.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Originally Posted by MadMan5

So if I get an item from eBay and shipping is International Priority Shipping is that going through the PBI thing this Luke is on about.

No. Iternational priority mail is through USPS. Theres also Flat rate interational priority mail as well. Flat rate is when set box or evelope size is used.

[Matt16]

Originally Posted by HIPPEEDUDE

Well,so far my package appears to be very well travelled,not a good sign as it seems to be following the pattern of the parcels in the video. Note the "customs declaration & labelling" bit. There is no customs declaration requirements or papaerwork need for items under $1000 in AU. Labeling,meh i could possibly understand it may be necessary.
So far its been to: (please read from bottom to top,thats how its listed on Ebay)

In Transit with Destination Carrier

Jul-03-13, 17:07 PM, MEMPHIS, TN 38118

Shipped from US Shipping Center to International Destination

Jul-03-13, 00:33 AM, Erlanger

Customs Documentation and Labeling

Jul-02-13, 03:18 AM, Erlanger

Processing at US Shipping Center

Jul-02-13, 03:15 AM, Erlanger

Arrived at US shipping Center

Jul-01-13, 08:18 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Arrival at Post Office

Jul-01-13, 06:53 AM, ERLANGER, KY 41018

In Transit-Depart USPS Sort Facility

Jun-30-13, 00:00 AM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Processed through USPS Sort Facility

Jun-29-13, 15:56 PM, CINCINNATI, OH 45235

In Transit-Dispatched to Sort Facility

Jun-26-13, 19:24 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

In Transit-Acceptance

Jun-26-13, 17:23 PM, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

This is the list as posted from ebay itself,it doesnt mention the fact it was picked up by fedex from Hebron KY,which is either in Erlanger KY or another destiation again. Normally i will see maybe two or three destinations,sellers location,dispatch international centre then Australia. Thats it.

Bloody hell!! It looks like you parcel is taking a gap year to see the world, hopefully it'll be back before next summer. It's all very worrying though, going to so many places has to increase the risk of damage I think I'll give sellers using this service a miss just to be safe.

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Originally Posted by Matt16

Bloody hell!! It looks like you parcel is taking a gap year to see the world, hopefully it'll be back before next summer. It's all very worrying though, going to so many places has to increase the risk of damage I think I'll give sellers using this service a miss just to be safe.

Well,it supposed to here Tuesday next week,so i will soon find out the condition,if its been repacked or opened etc. I know this was well packed as it was bought from a collector so if its half arsed packed & damaged when it gets here i will know why,neither will i be happy. What i hate is the fact if its damaged you can only really take it out on the seller. The other problem is you have to pay out of your own pocket to send it back,you dont get compensated for that. So,you either accept what you get or try to get a partial refund from a seller whos likely not responsible for aything that may have happened. At this stage,my advice is if a seller is using ebay global shipping & you really want what they have,see if they will send through normal post. It doesnt hurt to ask

[Lemur]

It seems like the main purpose of repacking and then shipping all over the country is to maximise the chances of damage.

Then you need to buy another item off ebay which means more money for them.