shamrocks Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I know this question gets asked a lot. Expensive item going to UK, buyer with no feedback on ebay. Media mail doesnt offer tracking or confirmation once the package leaves the states, right? How do you protect yourself for chargebacks, etc? Just not sell overseas? Ship everything priority? It seems that insurance doesnt cover delayed items but what about "lost" ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billya Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 If you're shipping media, does that mean you used the Global Shipping Program? It's my understanding that if you do that, once it gets to Kentucky you're in the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethalenforcer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Yeah, do the Global program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I got burned once, used global shipping program. Sealed record arrived in Australia with a small seam split. eBay sided with the buyer that the item did not arrive as advertised. Shipping back from there is a loss. I have given up on overseas sales. I would only recommend a ridiculous amount of fine print under each item, not even sure if that protects you. Or, advertise everything as VG or something lower than actual quality. I hope my story is an abnormal one. GSP should protect you from lost packages. Klefki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 thanks ill look into "Global Shipping Program" I dont know if thats implied in the costs, but stamps.com doesnt mention anything about it. edit: interesting, is it just an ebay thing or does it apply to other stuff (discogs, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantark Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Just eBay, yeah. I know you can use the customs form for tracking to Canada. Maybe the same overseas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Post doesn't make sense. There is no international media mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deoxitizer Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Use the global shipping program, but mail it priority, it'll cost you a few more bucks, but worth it. Take plenty of pics before. Add insurance, and protect well. You'll be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I only offer the registered option when shipping internationally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 If they're bent on stealing from you, not much you can do as a seller. It's the world we live in. Even the Seller protection and ebaY's GSP aren't going to help. Global priority tracked, registered shows they got it...(maybe, here in the US it's sign. confirmation not delivery confirmation) but like the poster above, if "not as described" you're hosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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