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karmenzsofia · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:24 PM

ITA. If you chose to, you could be insulted that she pushed you around and complicated matters for you. Anyway, it's utter BS. Always protect yourself kuz no one else will do it for you...

galwaygirl007 · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks LindaP & Karmenzsofia for your help!

I've told the buyer I will ship via the irish postal service in the a.m.

mmmsc · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Before you send it out, did you check with PP to see exactly how (and IF) you are covered? Or does it say anything on the PP ship page? Sometimes they will say, "this transaction is partially covered." Be sure and get signature delivery confirmation so you can prove she received it.

peski · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by luvtami

I think sometimes this eBay Forum scares people too much. But obviously OP should do whatever she is comfortable with -- but really there's no more risk involved just because the buyer pays the FedEx bill herself.

Of course there's a risk.

There's the risk that the Fedex account used is not her own, that the bill gets disputed on her end, and Fedex will then come after the seller for the charges.

peski · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Oh, I see there's been a lot of new developments on this thread.

I'm glad you didn't go ahead with the Fedex, OP.

kristie · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Oh yikes!! Red flags all the way.....I will admit, if I 'trust" someone to have them put an item on my personal FedEx account, it has always worked out. Such as a tpfer and I 'know" them reasonably well from tpf.

This is crazy though......BS detector for sure! I also suggest a mutual withdrawal for the transaction. The fact that she is "offended" makes it even more shady. Any honest person would realize that this story sounds completely off!

Ooops, just saw that you said you are going to ship with the Irish postal service.......just make sure to have signature upon arrival and FULLY insured to her PP addy.

chpwhy · Oct 27th, 2009, 03:14 AM

I work for my dad and i always ask for the items i purchase from US to be shipped by Fedex using our company's account. There is a 20% discount or so for company (Singapore)..

galwaygirl007 · Oct 27th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Thank you all for your advice and assistance! TPF is great

On the PayPal ship page it said fully covered. Buyer paid immediately and responded promptly to emails and had great feedback. The only issue of concern was the shipping method.

I shipped via irish postal service courier (2 day deliverly service) with tracking, signature on deliverly and insurance (my normal shipping method). I will let you guys know how it pans out. Fingers, eyes and toes crossed it will be ok!

I've learned my lesson - buyer controls shipping method. full stop.

denimbarks · Oct 27th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by galwaygirl007

I've learned my lesson - buyer controls shipping method. full stop.

You mean seller, right?

mmmsc · Oct 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Let us know how this one turns out and good luck

galwaygirl007 · Oct 27th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by denimbarks

You mean seller, right?

yep I meant seller - time to go to bed I think!

galwaygirl007 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM

The dress arrived safely at her local post office Friday morning. She collected the dress this morning (Monday) and left positive feedback for me late this evening - phew! Thank goodness thats over! (At least I hope its over - keeping her e-mails and my pics and reciepts for 3 months just in case!).

My future listings will state Irish postal system as the only shipping method!

Thanks for your support Tpfers!

Jennie's Aunt · Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

I just read this thread from the beginning. It amazes me how people expect you to jump through hoops for them!!

I'm glad you didn't use 'their' FedEx account (and to say I use that term loosely is an understatement!!)

I'm glad that the dress got their via a method that you had control over AND that you received positive feedback!!

galwaygirl007 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks Jennie!

kerosundae · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:49 PM

I've overnighted a Prada bag and D&G shoes on 2 different occasions using buyers' fedex accounts without even blinking (because I'm used to using other companies' accounts to ship my portfolios)! But from now on, I'm going to only use my shipping methods just in case there's a loophole that I can't foresee.

Oct 26th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#46
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	ITA. If you chose to, you could be insulted that she pushed you around and complicated matters for you. Anyway, it's utter BS. Always protect yourself kuz no one else will do it for you...
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Oct 26th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#47
galwaygirl007 OP Member Joined: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 182	Thanks LindaP & Karmenzsofia for your help! I've told the buyer I will ship via the irish postal service in the a.m.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#51
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,701	Oh yikes!! Red flags all the way.....I will admit, if I 'trust" someone to have them put an item on my personal FedEx account, it has always worked out. Such as a tpfer and I 'know" them reasonably well from tpf. This is crazy though......BS detector for sure! I also suggest a mutual withdrawal for the transaction. The fact that she is "offended" makes it even more shady. Any honest person would realize that this story sounds completely off! Ooops, just saw that you said you are going to ship with the Irish postal service.......just make sure to have signature upon arrival and FULLY insured to her PP addy.
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Oct 27th, 2009, 03:14 AM	#52
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Oct 27th, 2009, 04:38 PM	#53
galwaygirl007 OP Member Joined: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 182	Thank you all for your advice and assistance! TPF is great On the PayPal ship page it said fully covered. Buyer paid immediately and responded promptly to emails and had great feedback. The only issue of concern was the shipping method. I shipped via irish postal service courier (2 day deliverly service) with tracking, signature on deliverly and insurance (my normal shipping method). I will let you guys know how it pans out. Fingers, eyes and toes crossed it will be ok! I've learned my lesson - buyer controls shipping method. full stop.
	__________________ CL UHG: Rouge Metal Patent Biancas (35.5) CL Wish List: Bronze scissor girls (36), Black Patent Rolando (36.5), or Black patent Alti Pump or Biancas (35.5).

Oct 26th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#48
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,823	Before you send it out, did you check with PP to see exactly how (and IF) you are covered? Or does it say anything on the PP ship page? Sometimes they will say, "this transaction is partially covered." Be sure and get signature delivery confirmation so you can prove she received it.

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#50
peski Sofa King Banned Joined: May 2009 Location: Down Under, Inside Out Posts: 93	Oh, I see there's been a lot of new developments on this thread. I'm glad you didn't go ahead with the Fedex, OP.

Oct 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#55
mmmsc monachus animadverto Joined: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,823	Let us know how this one turns out and good luck

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM	#57
galwaygirl007 OP Member Joined: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 182	The dress arrived safely at her local post office Friday morning. She collected the dress this morning (Monday) and left positive feedback for me late this evening - phew! Thank goodness thats over! (At least I hope its over - keeping her e-mails and my pics and reciepts for 3 months just in case!). My future listings will state Irish postal system as the only shipping method! Thanks for your support Tpfers!
	__________________ CL UHG: Rouge Metal Patent Biancas (35.5) CL Wish List: Bronze scissor girls (36), Black Patent Rolando (36.5), or Black patent Alti Pump or Biancas (35.5).

Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM	#58
Jennie's Aunt Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 136	I just read this thread from the beginning. It amazes me how people expect you to jump through hoops for them!! I'm glad you didn't use 'their' FedEx account (and to say I use that term loosely is an understatement!!) I'm glad that the dress got their via a method that you had control over AND that you received positive feedback!!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:41 PM	#59
galwaygirl007 OP Member Joined: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 182	Thanks Jennie!
	__________________ CL UHG: Rouge Metal Patent Biancas (35.5) CL Wish List: Bronze scissor girls (36), Black Patent Rolando (36.5), or Black patent Alti Pump or Biancas (35.5).

Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:49 PM	#60
kerosundae fun photographer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: LA Posts: 11	I've overnighted a Prada bag and D&G shoes on 2 different occasions using buyers' fedex accounts without even blinking (because I'm used to using other companies' accounts to ship my portfolios)! But from now on, I'm going to only use my shipping methods just in case there's a loophole that I can't foresee.

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