Date   : Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:46:26 +0100
From   : c.r.dewhurst@... (Christopher)
Subject: eBay Pricing Psychology Discussion - was Re:

Oooh don't get me fired up on this one....

When sending Paypal payment to a seller I always send a follow-up 
message to state I've sent it. May sound unnecessary BUT I had people 
claiming not to have received payment. Too many people rely on the 
little icons on their eBay screen. You would think they could check 
their emails but I had business sellers saying they hadn't got time 
to! That was the last time I bought anything from THEM.

Take the seller who accepted Paypal payments, received my Paypal 
payment, and my message saying I've sent payment, but she insisted I 
was sending a paper cheque through the post...not used to "handling" 
electronic money I guess.

If postage looks outrageous then, unless you are really DESPERATE, 
just don't bid.

If you want more than one, ask the seller if they will combine 
postage. If no, or you get no response, don't bid.

As a seller I always state my terms on the listing text instead of 
relying on the forms you fill in when you list the item.

Pricing in Proportion? It favours flatter items - cheaper for Royal 
Mail - the overworked postman can shove more things through the 
letterbox and run...

Regards,


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