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[eBay Plus] 0% Variable Final Value Fee on 1 New Listing (Non-Store Sellers, No Cap, September 2024) @ eBay Australia

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[eBay Plus] 0% Variable Final Value Fee on 1 New Listing (Non-Store Sellers, No Cap, September 2024) @ eBay Australia
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I Smell Pennies on 05/09/2024 - 22:23 ebay.com.au (4816 clicks)
Last edited 10/09/2024 - 10:45 by 1 other user

The activation link will only work from 10th September! No complaining in the comments until then please!

Finally… it's back! eBay seller fee promos for Sep/Oct 2024 for non-store sellers. eBay Plus required.

You might even have 10 free postage labels as well ;)

Enjoy :)

ISP Notes

Stack with 2 free postage labels promo for September.

0% Variable Final Value Fees on 1 New Listing

  • Activation link:

  • Before making your listing, activate the 0% variable fees promo and then confirm the promo is active in your account by visiting:

    1. Seller Hub, or
    2. My eBay Selling Overview

0% Variable Final Value Fees on 1 New Listing - September 2024 (Terms and Conditions)

Activation link:

Promotion details:

  • This offer is provided by eBay Marketplaces GmbH (“eBay”) and commences at 00:01 (AEST) on 10 September 2024 and ends at 23:59 (AEDT) on 10 October 2024 (“Promotion Period”).

  • eBay reserves the right to cancel the offer at any time as set out in the Changes clause below.

  • “Eligible Sellers” means sellers who:

    • do not have a current eBay Basic, Feature or Anchor Store subscription;
    • have Australia or New Zealand as their registered address on eBay; and
    • have an active eBay Plus membership. The eBay Plus Terms and Conditions will apply in respect of your membership;
    • have received an invitation from eBay to participate in this promotion;

  • The Promotion entitles Eligible Sellers, who have activated this promotion in accordance with these terms, to 0% variable fees (which is a component of Final Value Fees as defined on eBay.com.au) on the sale of one Eligible Listing sold during the Promotion Period. “Eligible Listing” means an item listing that is:

    • newly listed on eBay.com.au during the Promotion Period (i.e. it cannot be a relisted item through ‘Good ‘til Cancelled (GTC) or auto-renewal);
    • listed in multi-quantity or single quantity fixed price or auction format only; and
    • not listed in one of the Excluded Categories (as defined below).

  • Eligible Items will only receive the discounted variable fee until the listing renews, whether by auto-renewal or because the listing is Good ‘Till Cancelled (“GTC”). After this, standard fees will apply.

  • The discount will automatically apply to all Eligible Sellers and Eligible Items during the Promotion Period, in most cases. If the discount does not automatically apply once an Eligible Item has been sold, please allow 24 hours for your eBay.com.au account to be credited. Any dispute about discounted Final Value Fees must be submitted to eBay in writing within 60 days of the date you incurred such charge, otherwise you waive such dispute, and such charge will be final and not subject to challenge.

Exclusions:

  • Items listed in the following categories are excluded from the Promotion (“Excluded Categories”): Websites & Businesses for Sale (11759), Aircraft (63676), Boats (26429), Caravans, Motorhomes (32633), Cars (29690), Motorcycles (32073), Trucks, Commercial Vehicles (6049), Real Estate (10542), Services (316), Flights (3253), Tickets (1305), Travel (3252), Gift Cards (172009). These Excluded Categories are in addition to any listings or categories restricted by eBay's prohibited and restricted items policies.
  • listings scheduled to start after the Promotion Period ends;
  • listings that are relisted during the Promotion Period, either manually, through the automatic relist function, or the GTC function;
  • listings that are listed during the Promotion Period but do not sell and are relisted outside of the Promotion Period;
  • any item sold before the Promotion Period; and
  • listings in Classified Ad format.
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closed Comments

  • Stefce on 05/09/2024 - 22:25
    +2

    Sweet merciful crap….

    • kungfuman on 10/09/2024 - 09:39

      Time to sell an iPhone and have no final fees!! That’s 22% more cash in the sale!!

      • illogicalerror on 12/09/2024 - 12:01

        scammers feed on iphone listings these days using paypal chargeback… pretty risky

        :(

        • kungfuman on 12/09/2024 - 12:36

          I have filters setup to block and cancel bidders that have less than 10 feedback had that in place 20 years I also screen every bidder to ensure they are real if they are not I cancel their bid and block them for me it has worked out well because I have blocked so many eBay user names. Zero feedback also automate block. All u need to do is setup a system like mine and u will be fine

  • Wiadro on 05/09/2024 - 22:27
    +6

    OMG HOLY F - FINALLY

  • nandystam on 05/09/2024 - 22:36
    +6

    Would you believe I wasted 15 mins of my life earlier asking eBay Plus support where this promo had gone. Was told it was never coming back :D

  • bargain-hunter on 05/09/2024 - 22:36
    +4

    How generous - one listing…. No free postage labels for me. Will seriously reconsider if eBay Plus is worth it when it’s time to renew!

    • pharcyde on 05/09/2024 - 22:40
      +8

      Zero bargains posted's are always the most ungrateful

      • justtoreply on 06/09/2024 - 04:40
        +5

        Doesn't mean they aren't correct. Ebay fees are garbage, and Ebay Plus doesn't fix that any more.

        • pharcyde on 06/09/2024 - 08:27
          -3

          14% fees is pretty reasonable considering the reach eBay has. Once you've tried to sell through Gumtree/FB enough times and dealing with the scum and treachery on there, that 14% seems like nothing. Especially when you consider that your items will basically always sell for more through eBay to offset this.

          I've saved a lot of money on fees through eBay Plus. It's not perfect by any means, but a discounted membership is well worth it.

          • gakko on 06/09/2024 - 10:18

            @pharcyde: Yeah 14% really hurts but probably feels right up against what it is worth not having to interact with customers. Annoying thing is that if a competitor comes along ebay only has to undercut them on seller fees. Be good if Amazon started a second hand marketplace.

          • kungfuman on 10/09/2024 - 09:40

            @pharcyde: 14%? I thought it was 22%

    • Chazzozz on 06/09/2024 - 06:47

      Depends on how/when you renew. Keep a watch on OzBargain for signup deals, which I think usually occur near the end of the calendar year, so you're not paying full price for your Plus subscription. I've been a Plus member for three years and I've only paid an average of $10-$12 per year. All the small, incremental savings that accumulate soon far outweigh the cost to join. IMHO this is the best value membership program out there which offers real, tangible benefits that actually save you money.

      • Corgsta on 06/09/2024 - 07:19
        +1

        Yeah, if you plan it will enough you use the monthly $5 discounts to your advantage.

        Amazon Prime is pretty good though. I’ve had stuff delivered for free with must’ve cost an arm and a leg to ship (10kg, large, international). Plus all the small things like curry packs, tools.

  • The Value on 05/09/2024 - 22:38
    +2

    Thank you!

    This is going to save me ~$80.

    • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 01:41

      Imagine selling something for $4K during this promotion.

      • BargainBenno on 06/09/2024 - 07:05
        +1

        I am considering selling my m1 32gb 2tb 16 inch MacBook Pro. Expecting about $3000 for it. Been waiting for this.

        • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 07:06

          That's good :-)

          We shouldn't let eBay see us get 'too happy'.

          • BargainBenno on 06/09/2024 - 07:11
            +3

            @whyisave: No. I was a power seller and featured in eBay adverts back in 2002. It’s a different beast these days. Back then it was mainly private sellers and hobby business like me. Now it’s nearly all shops and resellers of junk bought cheap wholesale from Asia. Facebook Marketplace is my go to now.

  • CyberMurning on 05/09/2024 - 22:39

    fukkk paid fee $100 last month

  • Repstar on 05/09/2024 - 22:41
    +1

    Nice!

  • Hiphopopotamus on 05/09/2024 - 22:43
    +1

    I'm going to need to redo some listings since eBay only keep them for 90 days.

    Cheers OP, I was worried this was gone forever.

  • L0zBargain on 05/09/2024 - 22:50
    +1

    No cap!

    • freekay on 06/09/2024 - 09:09
      +1

      frfr

  • BusMan247 on 05/09/2024 - 22:52

    Ive been on ebay for 17 years. Sold heaps of shoes, maybe like 80 pairs. Never had an issue. 100% feedback.

    So i sell a pair a 3 months of jordan xis.theres some new service "sendle" (yeah ive been out for a while), they lose the shoes apparently on way to silverwater or whatever. Money goes back to buyer im left to fight with sendle thankfully i took a photo of the driver with my shoes so i could claim partial.

    So after being scarred, i summond the trust i built over the last 17 years and sold another pair. 479, different shoes. They are brand new, took photos just before i listed. Burned by sendle i pay $28 with australia post. Expecting all to be fine i get an update that authenitcation failed.
    I called up to ask wtf happened. They say the photos i listed arent accurate. I literally took them before listing. Anyway, the sweet spot, my shoes are lost foming back because they didnt have my full address ans now australia post is searching.

    Never again. Their fees over the years have become ridiculous. But now all these hoops its a joke. Just getting a phone number to call was a nightmare and Russian maze.

    • Gaz1 on 05/09/2024 - 22:59

      Wow - I guess its one of the issues with these large organisations. Its great when everything goes to plan, just don't have an issue & be able to talk to someone. Are you able to share the phone number to help future people?

      • RBZ10 on 05/09/2024 - 23:06

        You mean phone for ebay? Its on there help section….

        Or sendle? Sendle isnt a big company they are tiny, and I wouldnt recommend them regardless if anything ebay is the only thing keeping their business afloat given the margins in logistics.

        They do have a number but you gotta chatbot ask operator then speak to person who will give you the number.

        • wetsandwich on 06/09/2024 - 06:29

          Try calling the eBay number.

          It's a recorded message that hangs up on you.

    • RBZ10 on 05/09/2024 - 23:01
      -1

      It sounds like you dont know how to post something rather than anything to do with ebay. The chance of two separate logistics companies losing shoes is laughable unless you were trying to deliver to magic lane…

      Or live in the middle of nowhere.

      • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 01:46

        The chance of two separate logistics companies losing shoes is laughable unless you were trying to deliver to magic lane…

        This is an unfair characterisation.
        If the contractor drivers know what to look out for, you get scammed by the driver…not by the "company".

        Since these are 'shoes', it's probably known that the shoes are expensive, or the label could give it away, they're shoes. With more and more workers pressed for ca$h in Australia, … you're going to get people who'll just look for a five finger discount (maybe this is why insurance premiums have also gone up for supermarkets?)

        In the USA, losing stuff in the mail is rife…and this well known amongst people who sell collectible video games, shoes, designer bags, etc.
        There's been blatant theft from the freight trains in the USA, and I know someone who simply pays the highest amount (eg. FedEx or DHL), just to avoid taking risks with ANY company, because the risk with "losing items" is too high in some places.

        • RBZ10 on 06/09/2024 - 02:07
          +2

          USA is a very different place to here it also has a population over 10x ours. The reason tracking has all the scan events is so it is known where there is a stuff up, you cant just 5 finger these days if you do and a customer reports a missing package youre in trouble and then i guess it comes down to if youre wanting to lose your job?

          Things do go missing or get damaged thats what insurance is for, and by default packages actually have insurnace on them with auspost up to $100 but they dont mention that.

          • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 02:16

            @RBZ10:

            USA is a very different place to here

            I understand that USA is different place to here, but all of the business settings and economic strategies come from US thinking, and AU is slowly becoming like US (except AU still has university loans, Medicare, NDIS, etc.)

            I'm saying that 30 years ago Australia and the trust in the workers and the institutions, is not the same as it is in last 5 years? The huge improvement in logistics (amongst other industries) is tracking information, accessing this information (eg. Internet, Apps, etc.), insurances, etc. So, process became more transparent, but working class feels poorer and poorer, compared to say 15 years ago.

            I guess, I'm talking about temptations to commit petty crime got higher, and it's this petty crime that is rife in the US.

            Also, if you talk about insurance, money doesn't replace the items lost.
            It's just there, but claiming the insurance is a pain (eg. Paypal or AusPost),
            and if you even read this thread, you won't hope in AusPost either, ha.

            • RBZ10 on 06/09/2024 - 02:36
              +1

              @whyisave: Thats right ppl are getting poorer which means they arent going to risk their job for a package, that technology makes things very accountable.

              Look at amazon as a good example if you muck up youre gone in US and here.

              I get the auspost rail thing they dont own the train so not going to take someone elses liability. I mean if a mate got you to order something for them and the third party lost or broke it you going to compensate your mate?

              The train example auspost would have to sue the rail company for the losses which would be too costly to do because they dont know what ppl are shipping and their value unless they purchased insurance, would take forever and cost a fortune.

              Ppl dont realise when you hand something to a delivery company they take ownership of the goods. I mean if you wanted you could sue them but end of the day the costs are going to far outweigh the rewards.

              • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 03:03

                @RBZ10:

                Look at amazon as a good example if you muck up youre gone in US and here.

                If you saw Amazon's AI tools for surveillance, in the warehouse (through grid-lines on the floor, watching how many footsteps you took or how many toilet breaks you went to) and how they would watch drivers, … is kind of shocking.
                Amazon fired people for yawning in the car (which is kind of why they protested a few years ago in USA) and such Draconian measures will eventually arrive into AU, because corporations are bypassing sovereign, democratic countries to push their agendas [ESG] or chipping away at industrial relations laws.

                If you can create a population to be poorer or in debt or in need in loans (ie. war refugees), then you will have a population always in servitude, looking for loans,…looking to work,… so you are right…that 'poor-er' people won't risk jobs, ie. they will be obedient to whoever. Rich(er) people are actually more disobedient to the group, eg. they even spend $$$ to pay less tax.

                I guess, I've been lucky with not losing any packages, but once in a while, I'll hear from someone I know, who's always looking for vintage games online…and he's biggest concern is theft, and he says it happens…US or AU, because the items are really valuable and rare, and they can figure out sometimes what's in the package.
                I'll ask him again, if he's had any recent stories :-)

                I mean, do you know the story of the baggage handlers in AU that were using the passenger luggages (or planes?) to distribute drugs or something like that?
                The risk of losing their jobs don't deter people that really want to do something,…but I guess drugs are more profitable than taking shoes from parcels !

    • Fuzor on 05/09/2024 - 23:01
      +2

      Just like Tattslotto, everyone goes back whatever they once say. For such a small market like Australia, where are you ever going to find a genuine alternative? We're not one of the Asian giants where if you're unsatisfied with one platform you go to another competitor who is just as successful. You wont find the same reach elsewhere as Ebay.

      • RBZ10 on 05/09/2024 - 23:10
        +1

        Exactly Australia is full of monopolies and duopolies.

        Ebay is it for AU they own gumtree also so outside of fb marketplace there really arent any options.

        Plus the tie in they used to have with paypal helped them to dominate and now gives security.

        • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 05:37

          fb marketplace

          With FB Marketplace, you don't have a global reach, nor does FB create the tools to do historical price research, read reviews based around items sold, etc.

          • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 12:14

            @whyisave: really I wasn't aware facebook marketplace had a delivery service instead of some rando showing up.

        • Corgsta on 06/09/2024 - 07:27

          Gumtree used to be great, until eBay bought them. Now they’re a crumbling, old school website with a crappy search system. Seems like it hasn’t been updated in years. EBay is a bit the same, but I miss the old days where eBay was a second hand market of auctioning. These days it’s like a $2 shop full of plastic trinkets. The US eBay is a bit better with second hand stuff.

          I’ve not sold anything on eBay in over 7-8 years. I hate Facebook but use their marketplace a fair bit because it’s the only half decent second hand website around.

          • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 13:34

            @Corgsta: Gumtree and facbook all require pickup from what I understand none do delivery or have a integrated delivery system like amazon and ebay

            • whyisave on 07/09/2024 - 03:17

              @kungfuman:

              Gumtree and facbook all require pickup from what I understand none do delivery or have a integrated delivery system like amazon and ebay

              Yes, no integrated payment system, but you can negotiate the method of payment with the buyer, and still send stuff out.

              I've done it, a few times before on FB, but it depends on how much trust you can build and how comfortable you are with giving out your personal details, to receive the payment.

              • kungfuman on 10/09/2024 - 12:57

                @whyisave: yeah from a business point of view selling stuff on ebay has all the tools and protections in place, that facebook and gumtree lack.

      • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 05:42
        +1

        You wont find the same reach elsewhere as Ebay.

        Agree.

        Also, eBay capitalized and dominated the buying/selling of items for over 25 years.
        So, the inbuilt trust and reputation of a seller and integration of Paypal, still has no match.

        I like seeing eBay accounts like mine, made in early 2000s, and you get confidence buying from someone with good ratings, from Germany or Japan or Romania. Plus, knowing that Paypal have/had your back, is something I have not found anywhere else.

        The thing that sucks are the eBay fees, but I guess those fees are the 'cost' of being in trusting system.

        Then again, I look for Chinese alternatives and prefer to buy from AliEx instead of eBay, but depending on which 2nd hand item.
        There are sites like Etsy, Depop, Carousell, etc. etc… which are also slowly growing, and cornering different 'markets'.

    • neonlight on 05/09/2024 - 23:35
      +1

      Sounds like Sendle is crap

      • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2024 - 00:36

        Used them for many years. No issue.

      • alteyez on 06/09/2024 - 21:18
        +1

        Sendle is crap if you've used them long enough. Have had 3 case where my parcels were picked up but not scanned in, buyer raises a case after a few days which eBay then issues them the refund because you have a tracking but no scan/delivery/drop off.

        Sendle marks it off as lost and you lodge your claim for lost coverage and all of a sudden they delivered the item 2 days later and refuse your claim as it's already been "delivered".

        • del preston on 08/09/2024 - 16:52
          +1

          That’s exactly what happened to me. I just quoted their CS script back to them, that the parcel was definitely lost, and didn’t let up. I got the shits at eBay for convincing me to refund the buyer before the claim was finished, so when they saw the parcel had been delivered literally the next day after I sent her the refund, they sent her an email asking to give me back the money. I also messaged her and managed to get the money back. She wasn’t going to let me know it had arrived, sneaky cow. I was just really stern and said ‘I see the parcel arrived after you received the refund. You can either pay me the refund back or send the item back, your choice’. It worked. I also managed to get Sendle to refund me because eff then for messing me about. I got my money back twice, and for the stress and time I put in bloody well deserved it 😌

    • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 02:02

      I'm sorry to hear your stories.

      I've used Sendle many years, as well as AusPost.
      I have a stash of satchels at home and send stuff semi-regularly.
      I've sold all kinds of weird stuff, decluttered the home, etc… and sent them using the Sendle or Auspost, domestic or international.
      Whatever was cheapest, I used them, eg. I used Sendle to send a designer handbag to the USA and it worked out (That handbag was thrown out on a Sydney street, during hard rubbish too, amongst other stuff.)

      I've had very good experiences with Sendle and Auspost.
      No lost items, nor any issues that would stop me using either of them.
      Local or international, it's always been 'alright'.
      I've used Sendle's drop-off service once (ie. drop off at a convenience store),
      but I did not like that experience, so I never continued.

      I've had the odd delay but one Sendle experience sticks out in my memory,
      ie. sending something very small and light (a cassette micro-recorder) locally in Sydney.
      I used Sendle to send it from my suburb (not far from the city), to another suburb about 14-km away (closer to the city, ie. about 4km away city)

      That item got 'lost' and after raising a case, they found the item and the delivery took a total of about 10 days.
      Sendle.
      300-gram item.
      12-km apart.
      I felt guilty to the buyer and told him, that I could have just driven over to hand it over to them.
      ( He was happy to receive the item, because he fixes these collectible antique cassette micro-recorders for his blind neighbour )

      Maybe for your advice, package the item,…so that it looks like something cheap or worthless..haha….or maybe send 1 shoe at a time, or in 2 separate parcels ?? haha
      Who would 'steal' 1 shoe in the parcel ?

  • hnxhyz on 05/09/2024 - 22:54
    +1

    Finally

  • plmko on 05/09/2024 - 23:02

    Alright time to unload some wares

    • cloudie9 on 05/09/2024 - 23:05

      Just 1 listing imho.

  • epicttiimm on 05/09/2024 - 23:12
    +3

    1 day after Apple event hmmmmm

    Coincidence I THINK NOT

    • MBix on 05/09/2024 - 23:25

      Exactly what I’ve been waiting for :D

    • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 12:10

      I hope I get this invite now because I just signed up to there stupid ebay plus program ….. 19 bucks a year not bad I guess hopefully I can list my iphone for this :D

  • fordprefect on 05/09/2024 - 23:38

    Wow. 1 free FVF….

    feEbay profits must finally be suffering from the the insane inflation we are all experiencing.

    Pity they pay less than 1% tax….

  • clandestino on 05/09/2024 - 23:41
    +1

    I haven't sold anything on eBay in almost 20 years.

    Why is this deal being up-voted so much?

    • magicpelgrave on 06/09/2024 - 00:08
      +5

      Because usually Ebay takes a 10%+ cut of the final sale. So someone selling something for $2000 will save approx. $200.

      • Stickout on 06/09/2024 - 00:54
        +2

        i thought the fee is 13.5% for Joe sellers like you and me?

  • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2024 - 00:32
    +1

    Nice

  • lachlantula on 06/09/2024 - 00:43
    +1

    long have we waited..

    • I Smell Pennies on 06/09/2024 - 01:50
      +2

      it’s time 😎

      • whyisave on 06/09/2024 - 02:03
        +2

        Thank you, for posting this deal.

  • craigoss on 06/09/2024 - 05:43

    I just saw these 2x free shipping labels on facebook

    https://www.ebay.com.au/sellercentre/promo/sept-shipping-off…

    I think the 100 orders and $12k restriction is new and rules me out

    • snoopydoop on 06/09/2024 - 08:38

      Is this even for like pretty large and heavy items?

      • Stickout on 06/09/2024 - 12:44

        Want to know this too

      • Tanvry on 09/09/2024 - 00:08
        +1

        yep, up to 22kg it says

  • FireRunner on 06/09/2024 - 07:42

    I won’t believe it until I see it in my account.
    Fingers crossed but I have been disappointed on multiple occasions

  • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 07:58

    how do you get this any more? I never get this wtf?

    • Cluster on 06/09/2024 - 14:47

      Me too. I've been on eBay for 10+ years and have eBay Plus, but never get these offers sent to me or presented in the dashboard.

      • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 14:48

        last time I had to complain to ebay support and the next day they sent me it so may be we should all complain I used to get it every year before they had ebay plus.

  • Paul2141 on 06/09/2024 - 07:59

    Does the item need to sell during the promotion period, or just be listed? I'm going overseas, so dates are tight.

    • I Smell Pennies on 06/09/2024 - 08:13
      +2

      Just listed, and sell within 30 days of being listed.

  • kungfuman on 06/09/2024 - 08:00

    ok I see Ebay are pricks "have an active eBay Plus membership" this is why I never get it now I think because I don't subscribe to this BS.

  • findcaiyzh on 06/09/2024 - 08:55

    marked in case I can't find this thread after 4 days.

    • prankster on 11/09/2024 - 00:08

      yeah it was highlighted at the top, vanished and couldn't find it thinking wtf where did it go lol

  • citybargainhunter on 06/09/2024 - 09:59

    Nice, need to sell a few watches.

    • prankster on 11/09/2024 - 00:08

      this is only for 1 listing though…?

  • MBix on 06/09/2024 - 10:09

    Got a few things to sell over $500 - might give signing up another eBay account to Plus a whirl and double dip. What could go wrong?

  • Pricebeat on 06/09/2024 - 10:11

    I have never considered selling on eBay due to the fear of people misusing Paypal buyer's protection. A friend of mine took the courage once and was almost stung on the first go, as the buyer started making excuses to raise a claim with Paypal. So, how do you guys, who sell on eBay, safeguard yourselves from it? apart from making sure the listing is genuine.

    • MBix on 06/09/2024 - 10:48
      +5

      It may be overkill but my steps are generally:

      • Film myself packaging up the item for sending - including visibly sealing the item in the package and with the address label clearly readable
      • Purchasing full insurance and tracking / signature on delivery on the item, either via Australia Post or a third party insurance company. Can either include this in your shipping price on eBay or wear the charge yourself.
      • I always send a message to the buyer via eBay to confirm the shipping address supplied on eBay is correct
      • When it comes to auctions I've taken to messaging bidders with 0 feedback and fairly new accounts confirming their bid, if they don't confirm within an hour I cancel their bid. This one is a little harsh as I'm sure there are genuine bidders that have been caught up as we all start somewhere, but I've had enough 0 feedback/new accounts win an auction and not pay to not really care these days.
      • whyisave on 07/09/2024 - 02:43

        within an hour I cancel their bid

        If you cancel the sale, then don't you forfeit the 0℅ FVF offer?

        • MBix on 07/09/2024 - 08:52
          +1

          Nah you can actually cancel bids mid auction and the auction carries on

          • whyisave on 07/09/2024 - 08:54

            @MBix: Do you mean, if a sale is NOT SUCCESSFUL, for whatever reason, the 0% FVF offer is still valid ?

            • MBix on 07/09/2024 - 09:03
              +1

              @whyisave: No sorry I legitimately mean mid auction, if someone places a bid you suspect of being dodgy for whatever reason you can literally cancel their bid and it will revert to the previous high bidder and the auction carries on until complete.

              I do believe if for whatever if a sale isn’t successful you’re still able to utilise the offer when making a new listing (safer to make a new listing and not relist) but be warned eBay is very hit and miss with things like this

    • citybargainhunter on 06/09/2024 - 20:31
      +2

      On average, I sell about 10 items on eBay per year. For items under $100, I don't worry so much, anything above always send with tracking and insurance. For expensive items over $2k, I only offer pick up in person.

      • snoopydoop on 09/09/2024 - 20:23

        Wouldn't pick up offer you less protection than shipped? Because there's no record of it being shipped/delivered other than your word?

        • citybargainhunter on 10/09/2024 - 08:11

          Good point, need to find somewhere with a camera next time.

    • The Value on 08/09/2024 - 10:25
      +1
      1. I am VERY thorough with my descriptions. So many people don't know what "mint" means! I'll mention every single scratch/mark/issue.
      2. Lots of photos. Don't use stock photos. Get a cheap light box. Bright lights. Eg. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/115438286604
      3. Log serial numbers when possible.
      4. I don't do auctions. I research the value of my item and then I set a fair price that includes shipping. Must pay immediately with Buy-it-now.
      5. I don't ship overseas. You can block buyers from overseas.

      I've sold hundreds of things on eBay. 1 genuine scam. Game controller. They returned a different broken controller. eBay refunded them but didn't charge me for it.

      • del preston on 08/09/2024 - 16:58

        I take my pics outside with those printed flat lay things. That way the colours are as close to real life and really pop. Works a treat. Except you obviously have to pic your days and times. Some of my items have mirrors, so they have the sky and sometimes clouds reflected in them. It actually looks really cool 😁

  • Uncle Roger on 06/09/2024 - 12:59
    +1

    Thanks OP!

    Does anyone know, If I schedule some listings to start on the 11th, if I accept the offer when the link goes live on the 10th, would my items be eligible?

    • whyisave on 07/09/2024 - 02:45
      +2

      Better to be safe, and accept the offer and then submit the listings.

      You can save your listings as drafts, before you post them.

    • del preston on 08/09/2024 - 17:00
      +1

      If you just keep them in your Drafts, accept the offer then list you’ll be good. If it’s a Sell Similar you can still do that early and then click Save for Later and pop it in your Drafts. Works the same and ready to go when promo is live 👍

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