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Tightened U.S. Customs Delayed Incoming International Packages Affecting Ebay

2011-01-27T21:35:00.001-08:00

I am not too happy to know this changes although I know this change is for security purposes. This tightened U.S. customs turned off Ebay customers from buying products outside the country. It used to that I receive my items within 10 to 14 days but now it has reached more than a month. I thought it was due to the Holiday rush but when I checked one of the tracking links from one of my favorite sellers reply, I saw the notice regarding the tightened customs stating :

Important Notice: Got notice from the US customs that all packets (from all countries) to US will be subject to stricter screening. Postage time to the US will be about 3-7days delayed due to tightened customs control and screening.
As for me, buying generic products in Hong Kong really saves
money. Of course the Ebay sellers are not going to tell people how much delay it would take , the notice says 3-7 days but based on my 3 orders already I had 3-4 weeks delay........ it would definitely change the way I would search product from now on.

Improved Ebay Buyer Protection

2010-10-27T07:07:00.002-07:00

Ebay and Paypal now have an improved way to dispute Ebay purchases. Not that I have real problem with dispute before on Ebay but with Paypal and Ebay improved way to settle dispute Ebay purchases made it faster and less confusing to process complains and give buyers more peace of mind knowing that Paypal/Ebay is on their side.Buyers will receive coverage for the full purchase price of the item, plus original shipping. We all know that when you buy online, not all sellers are prompt with shipping or responding to your concerns so with this newly improved way, the seller will have no choice but refund your money even if they don't respond after certain length of time. So first contact the seller before opening a case. Paypal actually hold the funds for a certain period before they forward the money to the seller, with this, Ebay/Paypal can try to assist resolve the issue and give refunds faster. Watch the DEMO here.

SAVING MORE ON EBAY BY ENROLLING ON EBAY BUCKS

2010-09-26T12:56:00.009-07:00

Most people know that you can get good deals on EBAY. But not all good deals are all that great because there are lots of things to watch out for when you are bidding. Most common mistakes new Ebay bidder does is not checking the shipping cost, relying too much on pictures and not the actual description and condition of the product and not checking if it is new or refurbished. I have been bidding products on EBAY for 4 years now. I have to admit I made few "not-so-good-deals". Although most of my purchases on Ebay are "BUY IT NOW" products, I still became leery buying electronics like laptops and cellphones. I don't mind buying like webcam and memory cards and other accessories for computer and cellphones because they are usually really cheaper on EBAY and some hard to find products can be found here too . The fact that it is hard to return products on EBAY is one reason you are still better off buying expensive electronics in your local store so you can return without having to pay the shipping cost again. But the other day . I just got my webcam and spare cellphone battery for free on EBAY using my "Ebay Bucks". This is pretty nice idea they come up with but there are some qualifications. I been on EBAY BUCKS few months now and since I bid often on EBAY, I really get the benefit of it. Ebay Bucks is open for U.S. residents, of legal age and uses PAYPAL. Here are general info about it , for more info please check ebay bucks promo.

What is the eBay Bucks Rewards Program?
The eBay Bucks Rewards Program is designed to reward eBay members for purchasing items on EBAY If you join, you'll automatically accrue rewards in the form of eBay Bucks based on your qualifying purchases. Upon the completion of each calendar quarter, the eBay Bucks you earned over that 3 month period will be issued to you in the form of an eBay Bucks Certificate. You can use this Certificate to buy more things on eBay!

What is not considered a qualifying purchase?
Qualifying purchases excludes all Classifieds, Business & Industrial Capital Equipment, Real Estate, and eBay Motors categories (except Parts & Accessories in eBay Motors, which will earn eBay Bucks).

Does this program cost anything?
Enrollment in eBay Bucks Program and participation are FREE. There is no cost.

What changes for prior Beta Program Participants?
Existing eBay Bucks members do not need to re-enroll. The current earn period as well as your account balance simply continues and you keep racking up Rewards

PLEASE READ EBAY BUCKS FOR MORE INFO.