Discuss: Hermes Resale/Ebay Sellers

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flossyfigaro said:
Jules, I think you understand now that it is best to ask all questions regarding any transaction prior to bidding as to do so afterwards can only cause angst to both you and the seller and is unfair to any seller.

Worth considering when benchmarking your idea of what is fair on postage is that the seller may also be charging for insurance and tracking, depending on the method they use.

Whilst I know, from experience, that some European sellers (not including the UK here) can charge what we deem as expensive shipping, it is not always so once the parcel arrives and you see the postage label and take into consideration packaging costs as well.

Also worth noting, a seller pays PayPal fees on the postage element of your payment as well as the PayPal thieves charge a commission on the total amount a seller receives, not just the amount of the actual sale itself.

Of course, if it is not too late, you may ask the seller if they will kindly consider cancelling the transaction altogether. Although I don't think they will be too happy having lost other potential genuine buyers, having to go through the non paying bidder process and then relisting again ... but if you are that unhappy, perhaps the seller will consider this option?
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I have sold quite a bit on ebay myself so I do know how the fees etc work, however this is a very small item which according to Royal Mail would only cost £5.66 to send to Belgium by International Airmail Signed For service, and in this I'm allowing for a generous packaging weight. The seller has now sent me a nice little note agreeing that the original €20 charge was too high but has still not adjusted the invoice on Paypal.

Incidently, regarding those Paypal thieves(!) since Paypal is owned by Ebay (at least it still was last time I checked) I think Ebay is having a laugh at our expense, charging transaction fees twice in effect!
 
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JulesB68 said:
I have sold quite a bit on ebay myself so I do know how the fees etc work, however this is a very small item which according to Royal Mail would only cost £5.66 to send to Belgium by International Airmail Signed For service, and in this I'm allowing for a generous packaging weight. The seller has now sent me a nice little note agreeing that the original €20 charge was too high but has still not adjusted the invoice on Paypal.

Incidently, regarding those Paypal thieves(!) since Paypal is owned by Ebay (at least it still was last time I checked) I think Ebay is having a laugh at our expense, charging transaction fees twice in effect!
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Sadly what our rather inexpensive postage services cost (hence the plans to privatise this heavily subsidised industry here in the UK) doesn't equate to what charges our European neighbours have to pay and also the rate of the Euro vs. Sterling can mean that it really does cost the amount requested ... but glad to hear that the seller has re-assessed her costs.

You are so right about the laugh at our expense regarding fees - yes eBay purchased PayPal, so sellers get whacked with fees from both thieving outfits and to rub salt into the wound, if a seller charges say 10.00 postage and the actual postage cost was say 9.95 from the post office, the buyer can downmark a sellers DSRs for postage and packaging charges (most buyers don't take into account packaging which a seller has to pay for in the first place), but at the end of the day, the seller will probably have only received 9.30 or so anyway towards postage costs as the PayPal bandits have taken fees from the postage element .... as the old saying goes at least Dick Turpin wore a mask....
 
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I think the ebay/paypal fee is exhorbitant and personally I dont think the seller should be charged fees on shipping since it is not profit. so honestly i dont see anything wrong with padding the shipping fees via the handling fee as long as it is stated in the auction how much and you are in agreement.
 
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Just purchased an Hermes Bolide 37cm in Marron Fonce from Jean at "Inside the Orange Box". Dream transaction!! Seller was extremely professional, kind and the Bolide was exactly as described. I am in Hermes heaven and (almost) speechless with love for this handbag!!! :love: I would highly recommend "Inside the Orange Box" to anyone!! Now I just have to figure out how to post a photo!!:smile1:
 
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BIG thank you to ebay seller anais-elise : would highly recommend her to anyone. Bought a lovely orange swift Trim II. Fantastic transaction, great communication and gorgeous bag! Trusted tPF member. :tup::tup:
 
#4,856
What hasn't been said about rpg212? Seriously the clouds parted and H-eaven's angels sang out a glorious H-allelujah when I opened the box! Please, if you see one of her listings on ebay don't H-esitate!

I highly recommend her.
 
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Perigord said:
Sorry if I go a little OT for this thread.

Masaa, I know you have posted this question in three threads today, and that you have asked in the past about how to find birkins for around 1,000 euros.

I see you have also recently asked about the authenticity of a bag that turned out to be fake.

I am afraid, if it is a birkin that you have your heart set on, that there are no shortcuts. Of all the Hermes bags, this holds its value. You might find a nice used one for about $6,000 or so, but if you are looking in a very low price range you are only going to find counterfeits and heartache. There is just no way around the issue.

Please refer to the thread about respected resellers. Look at eBay, follow the online sites of good sellers, and research and learn. And save your money for your future goal!

There are wonderful Hermes bags that are not birkins. I have collected Hermes for about 17 years, and I know there are bags of varying price ranges--and some fascinating styles.

But if you have your heart set on a birkin you will have to pay--or take enormous, unwarranted risks. I have never, EVER seen a genuine birkin sell for the prices that I think you hope to pay. And I have seen a zillion fakes.

And please remember when you are telling people online that you are looking for a cheap birkin that buying and selling through tpf are not allowed. It is rare, but there is always the possibility than an unscrupulous person might see your posts and offer you something. This too is a bad, bad idea.
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;)Best advice for a newbie like me..
 
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I just received my gorgeous and unique Parade a Moscou 70 cm carre from sweet *bay seller ellyla in Germany. Super-quick (FREE!) shipping, careful wrapping, and all tied up with H ribbon, plus a bonus scarf booklet and a sweet thank you note.
Highly recommended!

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