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diamondseeker2006|1398882212|3663695 said:I prefer to sell to PSers, so I prefer to only list on LT. Nice that it is free, too!
Niel|1398883877|3663722 said:I prefer Lt because its free, most people who frequent it are on PS, and I just like the interface. I've sold something for a few thousand, a few hundred, and under 100, all went fine but ugh was I uncomfortable! I shipped a ring to Australia recently and the shipping wait was the worst.
diamondseeker2006|1398886883|3663749 said:Niel|1398883877|3663722 said:I prefer Lt because its free, most people who frequent it are on PS, and I just like the interface. I've sold something for a few thousand, a few hundred, and under 100, all went fine but ugh was I uncomfortable! I shipped a ring to Australia recently and the shipping wait was the worst.
Me, too, Niel! I also sent something to Australia and it made me very nervous! But it got there safely! I would not risk it with a higher priced item, though.
TheCat...LT is newer and I think was started by someone on PS. So PS was the first place to know about it as far as I know.
justginger|1398898836|3663907 said:diamondseeker2006|1398886883|3663749 said:Niel|1398883877|3663722 said:I prefer Lt because its free, most people who frequent it are on PS, and I just like the interface. I've sold something for a few thousand, a few hundred, and under 100, all went fine but ugh was I uncomfortable! I shipped a ring to Australia recently and the shipping wait was the worst.
Me, too, Niel! I also sent something to Australia and it made me very nervous! But it got there safely! I would not risk it with a higher priced item, though.
TheCat...LT is newer and I think was started by someone on PS. So PS was the first place to know about it as far as I know.
Yes, someone here got tired of how glitchy DB was. Messages not bring received, the site being down. At that point their husband actually set up LT, which was lovely.
I've listed on both, but all sales have come via LT. I've sold items from $200-10,000 with no issues. I've purchased off both boards, again with no issues. I love having them available, instead of having to scour ebay. Plus there are those things you don't know you NEED until you see them.
Harpertoo|1398971582|3664542 said:I haven't been stung by anyone requesting or demanding a refund, but I don't think you could have a successful casual sale forum if you didn't have some basic safeguards for the buyer.
As a seller I say 'sale is final' but clearly the buyer has recourse via Paypal. I once tried to discourage a buyer from a purchase on eBay because I thought she would surely return the piece in time based on communication and expectations. I think most people are trying to be fair and upfront.
Andelain|1398972410|3664548 said:Harpertoo|1398971582|3664542 said:I haven't been stung by anyone requesting or demanding a refund, but I don't think you could have a successful casual sale forum if you didn't have some basic safeguards for the buyer.
As a seller I say 'sale is final' but clearly the buyer has recourse via Paypal. I once tried to discourage a buyer from a purchase on eBay because I thought she would surely return the piece in time based on communication and expectations. I think most people are trying to be fair and upfront.
I agree with you, both sides need to be protected. I recently listed something and said no returns, but that's not set in stone. (pun intended ) I had someone contact me about it, and asked about that, and I agreed to accept a return after checking out their PS name and ebay feedback. If she buys the stone, she gets 3 days to inspect it. If the person gave me a bad vibe I'd have stuck to my listing.
Elyxia|1399023648|3664945 said:Out of curiosity, do most of you avoid listings which aren't from the US?
Elyxia|1399023648|3664945 said:Out of curiosity, do most of you avoid listings which aren't from the US?
SB621|1399029799|3664970 said:Elyxia|1399023648|3664945 said:Out of curiosity, do most of you avoid listings which aren't from the US?
Not if i "know" the person. There are some well known PS'ers in Australia, Europe who I have sold to before and would have no issue selling too again. You just have to both understand that shipping and insurance will be a lot more so I always request the buyer pays for that. Or I will split the cost with them. I wouldn't ship overseas to someone whom I have no previous communication with.
Elyxia|1399023648|3664945 said:Out of curiosity, do most of you avoid listings which aren't from the US?