Quick Ebay question

Riever · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:35

I didnt think you were allowed to add a percentage onto the final asking price if you were paying by Paypal on Ebay anymore, I am looking to buy something and wanting to pay via Paypal but the guy wants an extra 4% for using paypal to cover costs.
Riever

chris_r · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:35

You are right, they can't ask for anything more

jezsoup · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:36

Is this same for laptops and such where there is a final price and at the bottom it says VAT will be added to the final price of the auction.

Riever · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:36

I have looked but carnt find it in their rules.
Riever

chris_r · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:39

jezsoup said:
Is this same for laptops and such where there is a final price and at the bottom it says VAT will be added to the final price of the auction.

I hate this aswell, it kinda tricks you into getting a bit of a bargain then find out 17.5% is a lot more then you think!

toxic · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:41

He can only ask if it is stated in the advert. I have sold a few expensive PC items but have stated in the advert that if Paypal is used...then the buyer needs to pay what it costs me. I think this is OK.

Borris · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:41

You can add paypal fees provided you haven't included paypal as a payment option.

i.e. The seller accepts cheques and credit cards only. But, if you want paypal, you have to pay the extra.

chris_r · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:52

Borris said:
You can add paypal fees provided you haven't included paypal as a payment option.

i.e. The seller accepts cheques and credit cards only. But, if you want paypal, you have to pay the extra.

That's good to know; thanks!.

take care

Feek · 31 Mar 2006 at 14:59

It's in the rules, I can't check it as eBay is blocked at work but it's definately there.

Report it. There's even a section on the form for that specific reason. The auction will get pulled.

K.

rpstewart · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:11

Feek said:
It's in the rules, I can't check it as eBay is blocked at work but it's definately there.

Report it. There's even a section on the form for that specific reason. The auction will get pulled.

K.

Yup, you're right - expand the examples.

Ebay Surcharge Rules

basmic · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:22

In any case, his 4% charge is excessive.

Paypal charges are 3.4% of the final price, plus 20p.

Vonhelmet · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:35

I'm willing to bet that plenty of those claiming VAT don't actually pay the VAT on to the taxman.

Borris · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:38

vonhelmet said:
I'm willing to bet that plenty of those claiming VAT don't actually pay the VAT on to the taxman.

I should hope not - VAT is paid to Custome & Excise

Or that man, batman, the VAT man.

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Rotty · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:39

jezsoup said:
Is this same for laptops and such where there is a final price and at the bottom it says VAT will be added to the final price of the auction.

that is legit

Rotty · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:41

Borris said:
I should hope not - VAT is paid to Custome & Excise

no it isn't , it is paid to revenue and customs

Borris · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:43

Rotty said:
no it isn't , it is paid to revenue and customs

I thought I might be wrong

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Rotty · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:44

Borris said:
I thought I might be wrong

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same folks, they have just joined a few departments and changed the name