Have Some Questions.

[jedd30]

Hello I used eBay to sell headphones , so when someone bought from my ebay listing, its goes into Paypal , I order off of my supplier, he ships directly to the ebay buyers address.

The shipping took 20-30 days because it was from china (Woops). I was making £1000 in a week , but then I had buyers filling disputes saying item not recieved (even though I clearly stated Postage Time in Listing) .

Then my customers started to receive the headphones and now some were saying that they were faulty. (they was telling truth) I did not have the funds to refund customers.

I realized my supplier was sending "bad goods". So now I owe paypal money. If you haven't guessed it already, paypal limited my account with bank account and real address in it. Damn They started ringing today I did not answer the phone.

1. Should I answer?
2. How do I go about selling on ebay again?(ebay account banned)
3. Should I pay them back?
4. How do I sell on ebay?
and any other questions that go with it.

Thanks ever so much

[seanws30]

1. Should I answer? Up to you really.
2. How do I go about selling on ebay again?(ebay account banned) buy the stealth guide, search the forums
3. Should I pay them back? with you bank account attached they will just keep trying to take the money anyway, but yes you should honor your debts
4. How do I sell on ebay? see #2
and any other questions that go with it.

[jedd30]

Thanks but it's not my fault supplier gave me bad stock is it , I feel that I should pay them back?

[Callidus]

1. Sounds like you were dropshipping which is always going to cause problems like this.
2. I can imagine they were BEATS headphones as they are ALWAYS going to be trouble!
3. Go stealth and YES you should pay debts!
4. Not being funny but sounds like you need to find a better supplier!

[jedd30]

I thought everyone dropshipped.

If not where do I find a supplier or whatever you do?

Thanks

[sleepyboyz]

Those headphones from China are all ⊗⊗⊗⊗, probably you are ordering from Dhgate. You can get those headphones cheaper in China. Dhgate sellers got a lot of profits by selling those products.

[Callidus]

Jedd30 - lots of reading to be done for you. When I get on my comp will link you to a thread under wholesale discussion on the negatives of drop shipping.

[GrannyT]

Originally Posted by jedd30

Thanks but it's not my fault supplier gave me bad stock is it , I feel that I should pay them back?

Yes it was your fault - what the heck did you think you were playing at?

This has to be the most stupid business plan I have ever heard of. What made you believe that you could trust your reputation and your business to someone you don't know who is thousands of miles away?

He's OK - he's got his money

You on the other hand are well and truly busted!!

Oy oy oy!!!

[rsot]

/quote

I thought everyone dropshipped.

If not where do I find a supplier or whatever you do?

A lot of threads for you to get reading on. But search "Dropshipping" or something like that and you will find them =) All the best.

[jedd30]

Thanks for the help guys . What an amazing website if I could put all of you infomation together in my head my I could could a high profit long term business but one question , have you guys ever though of getting a proper paid job ? Lol

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by jedd30

Thanks but it's not my fault supplier gave me bad stock is it , I feel that I should pay them back?

Yes, it is your fault. You sold items that you had absolutely no idea about regarding quality, authenticity etc.

Dropshipping from another country is a BIG no no. Even dropshipping within your own country has it's risks.

[jedd30]

So just to ask how do you make your money online , i prefer to sell electronics

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by jedd30

So just to ask how do you make your money online , i prefer to sell electronics

I buy items and then resell them for more money than I paid for them.

[NoneOther]

That's a brilliant idea! Think it might even catch on

[seanws30]

Originally Posted by Ebayorbust

I buy items and then resell them for more money than I paid for them.

im not sure i quite understand your business model, could you elaborate

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by seanws30

im not sure i quite understand your business model, could you elaborate

I think I've given a bit too much away as it is.

Please don't copy my idea as patents are pending.

[oompaloompa]

Originally Posted by Ebayorbust

I buy items and then resell them for more money than I paid for them.

see, thats where I have been going wrong......I am paying more than I sell them for THANKS!!

[GrannyT]

Originally Posted by Ebayorbust

I buy items and then resell them for more money than I paid for them.

What a fantastic idea - I'll try that - thanks for the 'heads up':D

[Ebayorbust]

Originally Posted by oompaloompa

see, thats where I have been going wrong......I am paying more than I sell them for THANKS!!

It's a common mistake to make. Many Chinese Powersellers still adopt this "old school" way of doing business.

[Laritha]

Originally Posted by Ebayorbust

It's a common mistake to make. Many Chinese Powersellers still adopt this "old school" way of doing business.

LMAO! Comical, but very true

[jedd30]

UPDATE

I have paypal disputed every transaction I made to the supplier with a item not received, the shipping method they use is not trackable right? hes chinese btw. and ships with ems.

[rsot]

It is VERY dangerous to use the SAME pp to pay your chinese suppliers AND receive money from customers - PP HATES this.

Yes - pp will automatically dispute every transaction. If your supplier is chinese, he is probably using EMS to ship - you can place that tracking code into the field.

Your funds may be released but likely, your pp wil become limited or stay that way. Very dangerous the way you operate.