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I bought a Picasso the very same way.Since when does putting in a bid for an ongoing auction entitle someone to say they've bought the item
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AMD 6800 & 6800 XT MBA LAUNCH AT 2PM TODAY - EXTREMELY LIMITED STOCK!
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I managed to grab one of the RX 6800 cards for a total of £614.97 inc shipping to Ireland.
My payment method was via PayPal and looking at my Paypal account, the total in Euros came to €709.34
It seems like Paypal have charged an enormous exchange rate fee as when I use online currency converters the £614.97 can come to between €660 (Paypals online Exch Converter) and €680(Fxtop).
So I got an exchange rate of £1 = €1.15 , I made another purchase from the UK (similar shop to OCUK) with the same method and got an exchange rate of £1 = €1.10
Does anyone know if this is usual for Paypal Or is this done at OCUKs end?
Would it be possible to change the payment method after ordering?
My payment method was via PayPal and looking at my Paypal account, the total in Euros came to €709.34
It seems like Paypal have charged an enormous exchange rate fee as when I use online currency converters the £614.97 can come to between €660 (Paypals online Exch Converter) and €680(Fxtop).
So I got an exchange rate of £1 = €1.15 , I made another purchase from the UK (similar shop to OCUK) with the same method and got an exchange rate of £1 = €1.10
Does anyone know if this is usual for Paypal Or is this done at OCUKs end?
Would it be possible to change the payment method after ordering?
It is done at the Paypal end, at whatever the going exchange rate is at the time the money leaves your account, which varies minute by minute. It has absolutely nothing to do with OCUK. As you have already been charged, it is too late to change your payment method - even if it wasn't it could leave you even more out of pocket as a refund via paypal could be at a worse exchange rate for you, eg £1.00 - €1.05, so you would receive less back and then still have to pay foreign currency rates and fees from your bank or credit card. Unfortunately you just have to 'suck it up'.
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If you rack up a certain number in a certain period it's account deactivation. Don't care though, I set up a burner account esp for this
3 NPB's it used to be unless thats changed lately. You'll also get some **** poor feedback (sellers can cancel bids unless its a sniper bid iirc)
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Yeah, paypal does have poor exchange rates. Noting to do with ocuk, all done at paypals end. Wont be able to change payment method unless you cancel and make another order.
I see what you are saying but at the same time the Paypal Online curreny converter exchange rate is £1 = €1.08 .. very different taht the €1.155 I got charged so I'm not sure what happened.
I'll ask CSustomer services if I can reorder the same card under a diffferent payment type
Log out, add some items to the basket as a test and note the price.
Login to your account that has a delivery address of Ireland and go to your basket.
The prices increase.(but are still in pound)
You then will pay a terrible exchange rate on the already pre increased prices. I think on £600 ilthe increase would be close to £5 before you do any currency conversion
This is possibly because Irish VAT is higher isn't it?
Is there
Is there a way to avoid the extra €30 charged by Paypal in future whilst still using their system?
Is there a way to avoid the extra €30 charged by Paypal in future whilst still using their system?
I doubt it. You would probably be better off trying another payment method.
Use a card that gives a better exchange and charges in in £ like a revolut or n26 on your paypal.
Or anpost do a currency card.
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Probably buy I just added it in for him in case he missed it as part of his conversions.
Cheers for the responses. £615 was the full OCUK charge inc delivery. so their exc rate was 1=1.15
How do I "charge in £" on my paypal?
Look up Kor_wraith on you know where..
Here's your problem.. clearly using a bot and sells items he/she has dozens of the things amongst other currently rare items.
I have just also looked at forum members on here to find someone matching that user name on here and recently viewed pages (graphics cards)... Just putting two and two together but if correct.. Shame on you.
Edit: even more certain this guys the scalping problem we're having.. He's just edited his previous post (probably after reading this)
All edited to 'dots' 20 mins ago.
Here's your problem.. clearly using a bot and sells items he/she has dozens of the things amongst other currently rare items.
I have just also looked at forum members on here to find someone matching that user name on here and recently viewed pages (graphics cards)... Just putting two and two together but if correct.. Shame on you.
Edit: even more certain this guys the scalping problem we're having.. He's just edited his previous post (probably after reading this)
All edited to 'dots' 20 mins ago.
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lol.. good detective work
Use Revolut, they are way cheaper for exchange rates and you can keep Sterling and Dollar etc. in the wallet ready to go. Paypal are notoriously expensive. I bought the same card here via Revolut and it was over €30 cheaper than that.
Two thing.. They need to be banned from this forum.
Secondly.. How an earth is this person able to get their hands on so many of the 6800 and 6800XT more to the point (using a bot of course).. But still... If we aren't seeing the XT stock on any website.. How is this guy/girl?
They're selling dozens at the moment on ..bay.
Secondly.. How an earth is this person able to get their hands on so many of the 6800 and 6800XT more to the point (using a bot of course).. But still... If we aren't seeing the XT stock on any website.. How is this guy/girl?
They're selling dozens at the moment on ..bay.