for all ebay retailers

[MrTempleDene]

if you're a business trading on ebay, OFT are clamping down on the Distance Selling Regulations

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/15/ebay_offers_punters_more_info/

Private sellers need not worry though.

[Tanya]

thanks Pete

and a lot of private sellers are in fact businesses too but choose not to say so

[Katiequiggle]

About time too, there are some right rogue dealers out there. None of which frequent mz of course.

[MrTempleDene]

thanks Pete

and a lot of private sellers are in fact businesses too but choose not to say so

indeed, in fact I think it's people like that that they are after.

[Tanya]

indeed, in fact I think it's people like that that they are after.

GOOD!!! it's about time too!

[Katiequiggle]

Its the ones who run businesses and don't declare it to the tax man that I can't stand. Don't see why we should have to pay their share too.

[funkyfish]

Its the ones who run businesses and don't declare it to the tax man that I can't stand. Don't see why we should have to pay their share too.

Absolutely!

I think the guidelines for buyers are a good thing. I hate to see people saying they will not refund if the item does not fit - this is the main reason someone will need to make a return!

However, I would like to see ebay making it a faster process for people to claim the full fees back when buyers let you down either by changing minds 20 seconds after bidding or just disappearing of the planet.

I have noticed a change in the ebay buying culture this year - its not been as enjoyable! Far more buyers seem to be unreasonable :o(
I have had at least three people bid on auctions and after either try to change the final price, negoatiate free postage or just say they changed their mind.

God, I feel miserable today.