eBay My World: richardc3693( 705)

I live in Gloucestershire but my work means I get to travel a fair bit to Asia and North America.

I sell, mainly for myself and occasionally for family and friends, absolutely anything that I think somebody else may have a use for, from very good quality childrens clothes to broken garden shredders to vouchers. One item always listed, reflects my personal experiences with travel and is a must purchase for the regular traveller, thats if you want to experience free accomodation, meals and drinks in some of the best 5 STAR hotels in the world, like I do year in year out and save substantial amounts when booking accomodation. I also have an Internet shop selling Lingerie, Football Memorabilia, CD's, DVD's, Beauty Products and much more at up to 75% off high street prices. Its at www.benemma-trading.co.uk and over 5000 products are listed

I check the high street first but usually buy from either eBay or the internet, this year I have purchased a 15 foot trampoline and quad bikes for my children. I will not bid or buy anything where the P+P has been grossly inflated, and this is not difficult to see in many auctions.

English

Started using eBay in 2006 but only for bidding and occasional buying when I then realised how effective the system was. I increased activity early in 2008 when I ventured into listing and selling once I realised the true value of having a 24/7 shop at your disposal.

I accept PayPal, Postal Orders or Cash on Collection for immediate despatch, plus Personal Cheques and E-Cheques when despatch will occur following fund clearance.

My Post and Packaging cost reflects the Post Office price and a small addition to cover the packaging and transportation to the Post Office.

I will accept returns by negotiation, this has only happened once because I firmly believe in describing what I am selling as accurately as possible. I always obtain a receipt for postage, and have had one occasion when the goods didn't arrive which was amicably sorted with the buyer.

Once payment has cleared, I always contact the buyer to let them know when their goods will be despatched, and I enclose a personalised letter with each parcel.

I firmly believe there is little marketing of the site to encourage or inform other potential users. The concept is brilliant but, as far as I can see, it is advertised only by word of mouth. For the listing fees, the eBay charge and the PayPal charge eBay should be investing some of this to encourage more Users, and with the volume of traffic this has generated for the Post Office maybe there should be some discounts available as there really is no other choice as most individuals do not want to set up accounts with the likes of City Link etc. Maybe someone will advise me on cheaper postage options that can be used without the hassle of setting up an account.