amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 05:44:33 AM
I have no idea what this buyer is saying. They have 2 feedbacks. Is it possible to get Euro's changed. I don't accept Paypal from Int. buyers. What is an XS/S (maybe an extra small savings account!)
Hay I'm form Belgium, ist it possible to send it to me or? And can I send the euros to you bo postagen, because I don't have a creditcard. I have a XS/S
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eauctionmgnt
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posted on December 18, 2006 06:14:52 AM
Are you sure it's not a phising (SPAM) email? Check and make sure that the question is actually in your "My Messages" section in eBay.
The grammar and content make me think that this could be a fake email...
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Vintage Paper Ads
http://www.vintagepaperads.com
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amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 06:44:35 AM
Yes, it is in My Messages, I always check. The buyer is from Belgium which would explain the grammar.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on December 18, 2006 07:36:50 AM
Is this clothing that's listed? It sounds like they're an extra small or small. They are also asking whether they can send you cash, in Euros, by mail.
At least, that's my take on it.
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amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:36:01 AM
No, it's not clothing, it's a sewing pattern, and I have the sizes clearly marked. I guess I will have to check with my bank about the cost of changing euros to Canadian.
I am really getting them this morning, this one is cute, but at least understandable.
"Hello, amount money is the expenses to send to Spain? and how long to take in arriving? Muchs thanks for its amiability."
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neglus
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:38:11 AM
Is it possible that the buyer thinks you have 1) listed an article of clothing and NOT a pattern?
or
2) have a bunch of patterns available and wants an XS sized one?
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http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards?refid=store
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digitalbruce
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:40:32 AM
sorry but to me it sounds like a spammer. we get hundreds of similar emails a day. I would say delete and if they ask again then worry about it. Just tell them you don't accept international orders.
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amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:52:25 AM
digitalbruce: I have Worldwide as my option, so I can't really tell them that. I do accept money order is US currency.
neglus: It clearly says "Pattern", and describes it.
I think I will just reply and say I don't accept euros, not worth all the bother for a $3.50 item.
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cashinyourcloset
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:55:06 AM
There's probably a $10 handling fee for handling a foreign currency.
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mamachia
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posted on December 18, 2006 09:58:16 AM
Do not accept Euros as not all bank exchange them and you will need to seek out an exchange location. I had this experience once where I now mention in my listin terms DO NOT SEND ME EUROS.
I lost $5.50 in the exchange and fees for an item that US costs $9.99. I lost some money in the exchange. It wasn't worth the grief of having to drive to a location should it not be located close to home.
mama
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agitprop
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posted on December 18, 2006 01:02:04 PM
amber,
Easiest form of payment for smaller amounts is probably US cash (notes only, no coins) as Canadian dollars might be a problem and there are no CAD notes smaller than C$5 (only coins). Belgium has loads of bureau d'change and banks that can supply USD which you can recycle into CAD at any Canadian bank (unlike the USA). Amother option would be bank draft in USD or CAD but they tend to cost more than the item.
Myself, I'm happy to accept Euros as any bank here (in NZ) loves them (along with USD, CAD, AUD, JPY...).
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kozersky
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posted on December 18, 2006 01:16:05 PM
As of a few minutes ago, the following exchange rates exist for Euros:
3.50 Euro = 4.585 US Dollars
3.50 Euro = 5.30677 CA Dollars
This is a $3.50 item. PayPal can handle the exchange for pennies.
I think that you are making a mistake by not accepting a PayPal payment for such a small amount. A sale is a sale.
International exchange rates enable overseas buyers to purchase our goods at lower prices than US or Canadian buyers. We should make it easier for them to purchase.
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amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 01:19:17 PM
She can't do Paypal because she has no credit card. I told her I can accept US cash. Thanks for all the comments.
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on December 18, 2006 02:55:16 PM
Just a point of clarification... you can "do" PayPal with a bank account - which she has...
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agate18
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posted on December 18, 2006 04:40:48 PM
They should be able to got to their bank and change their euro for cash american dollars to send to you if nothing else works.
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amber
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posted on December 18, 2006 07:19:16 PM
Thanks, she is going to pay with US cash.
kozersky: She didn't want to use Paypal, just to send euros. I usually do take Paypal for amounts under $10, but I don't put that in my listings, because I don't like to do it for low feedback, or some countries.
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