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| hello1212 | 06-19-2026 07:36 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268408)
Does Ebay still have the 30 days return policy?
There must be some entrepreneur in UK who offers cheaper overseas shipping ,UK has many immigrants from India,China etc,may be they have cheaper way to ship /
We have a large Vietnamese community in Houston,a few hundred thousand strong ,they have outfits which will wire your money and send your packages home for less.
IF you can find someone you can trust in US who will accept your bulk shipments and then ship them to your US buyers via USPS .
| Yeah so I do have a similar agent when I ship things from China to the west, but if I'm shipping high valued goods, I tend to stick to FedEx and pay for the most expensive shipping option (Express Priority 2-3 day delivery) as it minimises risk of loss/damage, costs a lot but peace of mind more important.
Yep 30 day return/refund policy, regardless of reason. Ridiculous |
| agent006140 | 06-19-2026 09:04 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
We have the same -30 days return.
Buyers can buy a designer handbag,shoes,wedding gown,tuexedo ,Rolex watch to attend a party and return it afterward. |
| phaz0rz | 06-19-2026 10:50 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
No idea how returns work with eBay international. I've never had anything sent out with that service returned. :noidea: |
| phaz0rz | 06-19-2026 10:50 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
OP - where tf did you go? |
| hello1212 | 06-19-2026 10:56 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268418)
We have the same -30 days return.
Buyers can buy a designer handbag,shoes,wedding gown,tuexedo ,Rolex watch to attend a party and return it afterward.
| Disgusting policy. Just again, reaffirms that they don't give a single sh*t about their sellers. |
| hello1212 | 06-19-2026 11:09 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268423)
OP - where tf did you go?
| He's realised there's no market for what he's trying to sell here, so he's dipped I'm assuming |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268425)
He's realised there's no market for what he's trying to sell here, so he's dipped I'm assuming
| Or on another forum hmm |
| phaz0rz | 06-19-2026 12:50 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268424)
Disgusting policy. Just again, reaffirms that they don't give a single sh*t about their sellers.
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They're just rolling with the punches. Over here in the US, the returns standards they've put into place are basically what's required to keep their stock price from dipping. |
| phaz0rz | 06-19-2026 12:51 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268425)
He's realised there's no market for what he's trying to sell here, so he's dipped I'm assuming
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I got excited for a minute but pretty much assumed it was a scam all along.. |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 03:28 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by rsot
(Post 1268434)
Or on another forum hmm
| Ha more than likely.. I still wouldn't go for labels privately distributed, seems like a recipe of disaster |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 03:29 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268435)
They're just rolling with the punches. Over here in the US, the returns standards they've put into place are basically what's required to keep their stock price from dipping.
| That makes sense, anything at the expense of their hardworking and valued sellers.... |
| Automasters | 06-20-2026 07:20 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Yes, this type of concept has no purpose except to be a scam |
| phaz0rz | 06-20-2026 12:04 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268451)
That makes sense, anything at the expense of their hardworking and valued sellers....
| As you can see by the traffic on forums like this, they've already just about killed off small sellers in the US trying to do this full time. Apps like Mercari, Depop, and Poshmark are big in the US because they aren't meant to accomodate full time sellers.. they try to attract hobby sellers.
This postage increase we have coming next month will chisel down the ones remaining, even more. They're doing away with postage for packages under a pound. So it will be going from costing about $6 to ship a small package coast to coast, to costing over $10. It's like.. either get big enough to negotiate custom rates with UPS/Fedex, or get out of the game.
In all the years I've been selling there's never been such a huge price hike in one go. |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 01:41 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by Automasters
(Post 1268459)
Yes, this type of concept has no purpose except to be a scam
| My thoughts, could easily steal the consignment or something along those lines I fear. I will always be the one to organise my shipments. I don't like agents too much either, despite using them in the past.. |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 01:47 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268470)
As you can see by the traffic on forums like this, they've already just about killed off small sellers in the US trying to do this full time. Apps like Mercari, Depop, and Poshmark are big in the US because they aren't meant to accomodate full time sellers.. they try to attract hobby sellers.
This postage increase we have coming next month will chisel down the ones remaining, even more. They're doing away with postage for packages under a pound. So it will be going from costing about $6 to ship a small package coast to coast, to costing over $10. It's like.. either get big enough to negotiate custom rates with UPS/Fedex, or get out of the game.
In all the years I've been selling there's never been such a huge price hike in one go.
| Sad times we live in..
Similar situation here with small letter shipments, prices have gone up slightly by Royal Mail (our main domestic courier service) and they make it near impossible for you to ship smaller objects in letters anymore (e.g. iPhone accessories, trading cards etc), almost forcing you to spend x3-4 the price of a letter, making it unfeasible to sell certain things anymore. Well they also don't favour sellers selling with untracked shipments, many friends of mine that once had profitable businesses have had to shut them down due to all this madness, it's a shame.
And if it wasn't for my international shipping tactic, I would have to stop selling internationally entirely as there is no chance I would spend over £200 to ship something relatively small / not too expensive via FedEx account. Makes no sense |
| Automasters | 06-20-2026 03:37 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
It is sad, USPS rates here are almost as expensive as FedEx now, u heard of... |
| agent006140 | 06-20-2026 03:53 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
I dont see how anyone can make selling on Ebay a full time job and pay one's living expenses?
Unless that person lives rent free,healthy and have no debt .
Making a few hundred dollars to pay for Netflix,cell phone,gas for his car and eating out,bar . |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 06:36 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268478)
I dont see how anyone can make selling on Ebay a full time job and pay one's living expenses?
Unless that person lives rent free,healthy and have no debt .
Making a few hundred dollars to pay for Netflix,cell phone,gas for his car and eating out,bar .
| With the current market saturation (many many sellers selling the same stuff), higher seller fees, posting and packing costs, higher rates of scams and returns, it's definitely much harder, but doable.
Can probably still make £20-40k reselling a year with good/cheap China suppliers from 1 account which could be good for some but definitely not great full time money at least for me it barely covers my costs of life here in London, that's why I have multiple accounts that I manage full time to make things viable.
That being said, your working from the comfort of your own home without someone telling you what to do so it's still got its perks, just have to find the right things to sell.. |
| phaz0rz | 06-20-2026 06:38 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
First few years on eBay it was like a Wild West boom town. Postage was dirt cheap and regulations were nonexistent. Back then I was buying no-no's and clarisonic brushes for $20 each and selling them for $80. I could sell 60 in a week and never had any big issues with returns. I was paying for everything with Western Union but I would have to bounce all over town because cashiers would get sketched out and start refusing my transfers after a couple orders. Anyone else here remember army on dhgate? |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 06:40 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by Automasters
(Post 1268476)
It is sad, USPS rates here are almost as expensive as FedEx now, u heard of...
| Seems that way, when I go on parcel compare websites FedEx, UPS, DHL, ParcelForce, USPS all price around the same now, it's a god damn monopoly.
But I wouldn't trust DHL or UPS as they open parcels now, so if I'm sending something expensive I'll always stick to FedEx as it's worth the price. But yeah, pointless shipping cheaper items internationally which is a big loss of consumer base, it sucks really but it's just not feasible with these rates |
| hello1212 | 06-20-2026 06:46 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268487)
First few years on eBay it was like a Wild West boom town. Postage was dirt cheap and regulations were nonexistent. Back then I was buying no-no's and clarisonic brushes for $20 each and selling them for $80. I could sell 60 in a week and never had any big issues with returns. I was paying for everything with Western Union but I would have to bounce all over town because cashiers would get sketched out and start refusing my transfers after a couple orders. Anyone else here remember army on dhgate?
| Reminds me of that saying nothing lasts forever.. Those days are long gone. I remember using my mums eBay account as a kid selling whatever I wanted and nothing mattered was so easy back then :rip: |
| agent006140 | 06-21-2026 06:41 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268489)
Reminds me of that saying nothing lasts forever.. Those days are long gone. I remember using my mums eBay account as a kid selling whatever I wanted and nothing mattered was so easy back then :rip:
| Eco 101-supply and demand.
More people heard of Ebay and they dont want to miss out on the obscene profits their friends and enemy were making. |
| agent006140 | 06-21-2026 06:46 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268488)
Seems that way, when I go on parcel compare websites FedEx, UPS, DHL, ParcelForce, USPS all price around the same now, it's a god damn monopoly.
But I wouldn't trust DHL or UPS as they open parcels now, so if I'm sending something expensive I'll always stick to FedEx as it's worth the price. But yeah, pointless shipping cheaper items internationally which is a big loss of consumer base, it sucks really but it's just not feasible with these rates
| I am in US,i have found out DHL agents are willing to cut their prices to win your business,but it still too expensive.
Fed Exp ground can be cheaper than USPS for large /bulky items.
USPS media/library rate is cheap,but better not have commercials in your magazines or books. |
| phaz0rz | 06-21-2026 08:23 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268489)
Reminds me of that saying nothing lasts forever.. Those days are long gone. I remember using my mums eBay account as a kid selling whatever I wanted and nothing mattered was so easy back then :rip:
| It's evolved but that kind of thing is still very much active. JBL Speakers are the big thing right now. I had a lot of luck flipping Charge 2's and 3's a few years ago. I've been thinking about whether or not to pull the trigger on an order of JBL Flip's. :ban?: |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268503)
It's evolved but that kind of thing is still very much active. JBL Speakers are the big thing right now. I had a lot of luck flipping Charge 2's and 3's a few years ago. I've been thinking about whether or not to pull the trigger on an order of JBL Flip's. :ban?:
| One hot item among many :thumb: |
| hello1212 | 06-21-2026 06:29 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268500)
I am in US,i have found out DHL agents are willing to cut their prices to win your business,but it still too expensive.
Fed Exp ground can be cheaper than USPS for large /bulky items.
USPS media/library rate is cheap,but better not have commercials in your magazines or books.
| Affirmative but I still wouldn't touch DHL with a barge pole as they introduced a policy a few years ago granting them access to open parcels as they wish. Happened to one of my high valued jewellery items in transit to Germany, a nightmare and I got lucky the shipment wasn't stolen.
I will always recommend FedEx as they are the fastest/efficient, never had any issues and they can deliver parcels from the west to places such as Dubai and Singapore in less than 3 days, so worth the price imo (for high valued goods).
These days I just ship regular domestic mail (e.g. Royal Mail) for regular sales, they suck but it's the best value overall. |
| hello1212 | 06-21-2026 06:32 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268503)
It's evolved but that kind of thing is still very much active. JBL Speakers are the big thing right now. I had a lot of luck flipping Charge 2's and 3's a few years ago. I've been thinking about whether or not to pull the trigger on an order of JBL Flip's. :ban?:
| Yeah your right it's not all bleak tbh, just got to understand the market and what exactly to sell and your golden.
I recommended a close friend flip apple accessories (screen protectors, cases, chargers) he makes around £30k a year on the side from this just the market for that is very saturated if I remember correctly. At that point, got to be a top rated seller with promotions and everything you can physically do to drive your listing to the top |
| agent006140 | 06-21-2026 08:43 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
On the topic on Fed Exp,USPS does not have its own airplanes,USPS priority intl used to be turned over to Fed Exp,I would not be surprised it still does,so you are getting Fed EXP service but USPS rate,check it out/ |
| hello1212 | 06-22-2026 05:17 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268524)
On the topic on Fed Exp,USPS does not have its own airplanes,USPS priority intl used to be turned over to Fed Exp,I would not be surprised it still does,so you are getting Fed EXP service but USPS rate,check it out/
| Price aside, what's also important is the courier company having their own in-house import/duties facility. Makes for an expedited, smooth import experience with less complications.
That being said, importing into US has become slightly more tedious ever since Trumps international policies were implemented earlier this year |
| phaz0rz | 06-22-2026 11:36 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
There's been no difference at all for me importing into the US. Really seems like it was all talk.
RE: USPS - It's been taking 7-10 days for Ground Advantage shipments to travel coast to coast. You used to be able to check tracking and see the shipment jump from an east coast to west coast sorting facility. Now you can watch orders travel across the country by truck. SC -> TN -> AR -> OK -> NM -> AZ -> CA. I guess they were being series when they renamed it from "First Class Parcels" to "Ground Advantage" but it's taken several years for this change to happen.
APO Ground Advantage shipments are a nightmare. I've heard they're putting them on boats now. |
| agent006140 | 06-22-2026 06:31 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Commercial airlines have been cutting back on flights,due to high fuel cost.
Also parcels are heavy,there was a time they will throw out magazines,newspapers to lighten the load. |
| phaz0rz | 06-22-2026 07:27 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
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| hello1212 | 06-23-2026 03:07 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268529)
Price aside, what's also important is the courier company having their own in-house import/duties facility. Makes for an expedited, smooth import experience with less complications.
That being said, importing into US has become slightly more tedious ever since Trumps international policies were implemented earlier this year
| My shipments from Asia to US are constantly being held by customs now, requiring additional paperwork, more seizures etc., noticed this starting in early 2026, sometimes taking months to clear a shipment now with this new additional paper work request thing they've got going on it's a pain.
Shipping from UK or EU to US I haven't seen much of a difference |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268561)
My shipments from Asia to US are constantly being held by customs now, requiring additional paperwork, more seizures etc., noticed this starting in early 2026, sometimes taking months to clear a shipment now with this new additional paper work request thing they've got going on it's a pain.
Shipping from UK or EU to US I haven't seen much of a difference
| Dropship from Asia to USA? |
| phaz0rz | 06-23-2026 07:50 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by hello1212
(Post 1268561)
My shipments from Asia to US are constantly being held by customs now, requiring additional paperwork, more seizures etc., noticed this starting in early 2026, sometimes taking months to clear a shipment now with this new additional paper work request thing they've got going on it's a pain.
Shipping from UK or EU to US I haven't seen much of a difference
| That would put me out of business. My orders are coming in UPS express as usual.. maybe a week between departure and arrival. With how well Temu is still doing in the US, I don't think what you're experiencing is shared by anyone living here.
Might be some kind of issue with whoever is shipping your orders. Shipments never do well when they put Chinese symbols on the customs paperwork. The tone of your reply kind of makes me question your motives. :thumb: |
| hello1212 | 06-23-2026 03:25 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by phaz0rz
(Post 1268578)
That would put me out of business. My orders are coming in UPS express as usual.. maybe a week between departure and arrival. With how well Temu is still doing in the US, I don't think what you're experiencing is shared by anyone living here.
Might be some kind of issue with whoever is shipping your orders. Shipments never do well when they put Chinese symbols on the customs paperwork. The tone of your reply kind of makes me question your motives. :thumb:
| I've been importing high valued goods from China low declaration / stealth for over a decade. It has gotten significantly harder with the tariffs and changes to international import policy.
I also purchase from Temu, but mostly Alibaba and Taobao. I've personally had to start triangle shipping everything from China to the UK first, then to the US.
I know how to bypass customs clearance, but what I've noticed is significantly more seizures & customs clearance delays noticed around early 2026, that's just my experience.
Didn't understand the last part you said |
| hello1212 | 06-23-2026 03:33 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by rsot
(Post 1268573)
Dropship from Asia to USA?
| So I'm speaking of goods I sell both on and off eBay, high valued goods including precious metal, jewellery etc.
Having to submit additional unnecessary paperwork when it reaches customs in the US, more parcels are getting seized. It's more tedious to say the least
FedEx used to work directly from mainland but now it's not looking great |
| agent006140 | 06-23-2026 04:11 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
why is US customs seizing jewelry and precious metal? |
| phaz0rz | 06-23-2026 06:43 PM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
There's no problem at all with under declared shipments coming into the US.
I wasn't trying to be a dick I was just speculating about what might be causing you problems. |
| hello1212 | 06-24-2026 12:23 AM |
Re: I can generate unlimited shipping labels, looking for advice where to market
Quote:
Originally Posted by agent006140
(Post 1268597)
why is US customs seizing jewelry and precious metal?
| It mainly concerns shipments imported from Asia, specifically China/HongKong via FedEx.
My imports from UK are fine however |
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