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Topic: Global Shipping Programme - negative reviews?
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Mathew James
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 740
From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Dec 2014
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posted March 16, 2018 08:33 AM
I think that the GSP is a great method of making sure your parcel makes it to said destination safely, but is totally overkill! Having said that, I HARDLY EVER bid on GSP auctions for the very reason Adrian mentions.
First off, of the many many purchases I have made with ebay you can guarantee certain things with GSP: 1. Buyers and sellers both suffer overcharging on item(as Burton mentions above) and thus most likely using this service will cause many to turn the other way and walk. 2. GSP take WAY longer than normal shipping. For example, i once bought the same item from 2 different sellers, one GSP one without...The without came to the door SAFELY in less than 8 days from the US to Canada. The GSP took just shy of 3 weeks. It was safe as well but had visible signs of travel wear. 3. GSP costs more for seller, but it is a ridiculous scam because: a)Shipping with tracking cover exact same processes as GSP, except for the 'potential'customs fee that GSP covers at the outset. b)Customs hardly stops 'properly' marked parcels. If you are still marking things 'Gift' when they are not, it is dishonest and also will be checked and custom charged for certain.
Here is my trick for over 25 years of successful 100% feedback on ebay on 2 accounts. NEVER EVER buy off anyone without 100% feedback unless you know the person personally and can retrieve money that way. Never use GSP, but make sure to mark and track package correctly. Make sure buyer has confirmed address, and ALWAYS use paypal via your credit card. This way ANY failed deliveries will be reimbursed, no question. I hope this helps!
*PS: If you are a seller and messed up your feedback, START AGAIN. Establish your credentials again so can buy and sell with confidence!
PSS:there are still tons of sellers worldwide who refuse to use the GSP. I buy from them safely all the time!
-------------------- -- Cheers, Matt 📽
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