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From
Seller To Buyer: Shipping Details For EBay Auctions
by: David Riewe
Shipping
details for purchases over eBay is actually a misnomer.
eBay is not responsible for the shipping details of an
item.
First of
all, it should be duly noted that eBay is an online
market/transaction facilitator. It merely becomes a
means for the buyer and the seller to meet. It is also a
regulating body that helps develop fairness of trades
among parties.
However,
the terms and details of the trade are subject to the
agreement of both buying and selling parties.
For most
cases, the details of a trade – the payment modes,
conditions, and shipping details are specified by the
selling party. Taking note of, and understanding such is
important to avoiding disputes over shipping details
between buyer and seller.
If the
buyer does not pay attention to the terms stated here,
he may find himself on the losing end of a trade. He
must, therefore, be vigilant in studying the terms
before agreeing to a trade.
The
buyer should also note that shipping is usually
exclusive of the bid price he may have agreed to on the
auction. He should weigh in the costs of shipping and
handling when considering trades.
Sellers
on the other hand should ensure that the mode of
delivery he specifies is convenient, cost-efficient, and
attractive to most buyers.
Buyers
should review the shipping details for an item listing.
He must specifically take note of insurance, shipping
and handling charges, sales tax and return policy.
In the
case of insurance, if the seller does not specify any
details for such, the buyer should discuss the
possibility of including one in the purchase. One walks
on the safe side if he does not assume that all will go
well on the delivery.
The
buyer should also inquire about the return policy – the
rights available to a buyer if desires to return an item
for whatever reason may it be dissatisfaction, damage,
etc.
Depending on the size of the item and its location,
shipping costs can add significantly to the total cost
of the item. The buyer should make sure the shipping
details are clear and fair before agreeing to them.
The
buyer should also take advantage of the safety
mechanisms available to him. The buyer and seller should
agree upon such and contact their shipping company of
choice to request measures to address their delivery
concerns.
Again,
the key component to considering the shipping details of
an item over eBay is good communication.
In the
end, one could say that shipping plans over eBay items
can be safe – as long as one takes great pains and
meticulous methods to ensure a hassle free delivery.
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