Stupid Newbie

[Razorlight123]

Basically, I'm slightly worried I imported 'goods' from China in the possibility of selling on eBay. I pre-listed these items (stupid newbie) in bulk 20pcs (stupid newbie) and this is on an account with my real name and address (stupid newbie). These goods have been seized by customs - what is the procedure?

I also have one other item in transit from same supplier to same address it should be in UK by Monday, what's the likelihood of it passing customs?

My supplier is stating that he will re-send the item again, and I feel I can hold some customers to wait but refund others.

Basically my question(s):

1) Should I get a refund from my supplier and refund my customers

2) Should I do this, this one last time as it would really help my situation as I used my loan to purchase goods and if I do 1), I'll be £300 down.

I'm just slightly worried I'll be f'd - let me know your opinions

Thanks

[Razorlight123]

Also I have 209 positive feedback on my eBay account

I've sold 20 of the goods I was selling before and have not received complaint

[ngc7]

refund the quick payments and hopefully some will pay late so you be able to collect on those. just take the lost sales and send them cancel transactions and hope for the best.

[stealthmaster]

My advice would be to postpone all future shipments from "China" for the time being, the likely hood of them passing customs are 100% indefinite because they've picked up on your address likely I know they are "VERO" items. Number one he said he's send you more goods not a good idea if sending to the same address, I wouldn't hold your breath on getting a refund from anyone doing business in "China". Only refund they will give you is something in the region of 10p in the pound you spend with them. I know because I'm also a past importer from China and if your dealing with someone of "DH Gate" then I would be worried. If You've took the money already I would refund all buyers straight away because you don't want buyers taking action against your eBay sellers account. More than likely your previous first post at the bottom answer your question my friend. Hope you resolve the issue.

Stealth Master

[Razorlight123]

What if I send to another address miles away?

Also what is the procedure after first ever customs seizure (and likelihood of second with new package following the first)?

I just want to be able to sell one final batch in order to get back to where I started from to be honest. Then I'll leave it at that.

[Razorlight123]

I've got a 2nd package following up real closely the 1st item - being delviered to the same address.

Is this more than likely to be seized again Vero items. only 14pcs.

Cheers

[Apple on Head]

how many "stupid newbies" does it take to change a lightbulb?? :D

[GrannyT]

Only one - but the light bulb has really got to want to be changed ....:D

[stealthmaster]

If UK customs deliver the second batch I'll eat my hat my friend!.

Stealth Master

[GrannyT]

Oh I do hope they deliver - can we watch stealthmaster?

[stealthmaster]

Originally Posted by grannytranny

Oh I do hope they deliver - can we watch stealthmaster?

Of course you can GrannyTranny .

Stealth Master

[Razorlight123]

We shall see I guess, okay cheers. I'll keep you updated.

Finally, If it does get seized again - will it be the same procedure as simply receiving a letter and them asking me to dispose of the goods?

Cheers

[Razorlight123]

Stealthmaster

Do you like ketchup or brown sauce with your hats?

My parcel is coming tomorrow.

Cheers

[GrannyT]

He He He - Over to you Stealthmaster!!

[Razorlight123]

haha, if you can set up a live stream that would be great.

[stealthmaster]

Ah I've put my foot in my mouth again lol I'll see what I can do "Razorlight123", but then again have they actually cleared your items from customs?

Stealth Master

[GrannyT]

Onions Stealthmaster - onions and mushrooms - they go great with hats (so I'm told)

[Razorlight123]

Originally Posted by stealthmaster

Ah I've put my foot in my mouth again lol I'll see what I can do "Razorlight123", but then again have they actually cleared your items from customs?

Stealth Master

I assume so

Parcel number: ECxxxxGB
Service: Express 24
Status: In progress
Last tracked at: National Hub
Expected delivery date: 24-05-2011 (Never usually get this until in the hands of Parcelforce)

23-05-2011 17:05 National Hub Received and processed
23-05-2011 15:07 International Hub Forwarded for UK processing
23-05-2011 15:04 International Hub Received in destination country
19-05-2011 21:25 Delivery Agent - GUANGZHOU - PTT Forwarded for export
13-05-2011 23:23 Delivery Agent - GUANGZHOU - PTT Forwarded for export
13-05-2011 18:46 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected from customer


I usually then get loaded to blah blah

[stealthmaster]

"Razorlight123" have the packages arrived on your doorstep yet?

[Razorlight123]

Yeah I've recieved the goods, I think I just got lucky though as it seems to have just bypassed customs for some reason.

Lousy customs not doing their job, tut, tut.

[GrannyT]

Stealthmaster??????

[stealthmaster]

Doesn't add up how can customs seize one consignment of "VERO" items then let a similar one through to the same address a few days after?, it doesn't make sense and why would UK customs not black list your address?. Good luck if you've received them just sounds to good to be true!.

Stealth Master