(WM) Need help from anyone who is in the US...

[Big Red]

Hi Guys,

At this point in time, I need help from anyone who is in the US who could possibly purchase an ebay item for me from a seller who only ships within the US and then ship to me once received.  I'm unable to contact the seller and ask directly (stooopid ebay system) if he would ship down to Australia, hence I need the help.

Anyone out there able to assist me?

More than happy to send the required funds prior to the purchase and I'm sure that Happymcclap could vouch for me in sending $$and that I'm reliable. We recently did a size-able deal.

Please post here or send me a PM asap.

Cheers.

[Geep]

Are you sure you can't contact them?

It's annoyingly tricky sometimes, but you should be able to. If there's no 'contact seller' option associated with the item, click the seller's name then go 'send a PM' (or 'contact seller' or something similar) once in the seller's profile.

Also make sure that they do open the bidding up to you, and they don't just say they will. I recently lost an auction I really wanted because, despite assurances I could bid, etc. the seller never gave me permission. Damn I hate eBay's set up sometimes.

Make sure to ask how much postage will be though, and that they DON'T use FedEx. I've had sellers be vague, saying they'd send things the 'cheapest way possible'. Fully insured and tracked FedEx on a $10 item to Australia is simply ridiculous, especially when the only times I've had problems receiving things from regular US post I'm pretty sure the problem was earlier in the line than the post office...

[fracas]

is bidding involved?

[Big Red]

Just checked again going to the seller's profile and I ended up with the same response:

We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing.

It's a PITA when I can't even send a message to ask....


@fracas: Nope, no bidding is involved - it's a "Buy It Now" auction.

[Dave]

I can probably help you out. Let me know the details.

[fracas]

Just checked again going to the seller's profile and I ended up with the same response:

We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing.

is it wise to purchase something from a seller you cannot communicate with?
It's a PITA when I can't even send a message to ask....


@fracas: Nope, no bidding is involved - it's a "Buy It Now" auction.

[Happymcclap]

I can certainly vouch for Big Red who i have sold items to both via e-bay and privately and had no problems whatsoever.

[Big Red]

Dave - PM sent.


Cheers.

[Big Red]

All sorted now - A big thanks to Dave for his help!