eBay

nolabel.ny · ‎05-11-2017

I want to sell some items of clothing on ebay that have to be manuactured first. Therefore shipping will be delayed, for example 6 to 8 weeks from the date sold. Is this allowed on eBay?

Thanks

chrysylys · ‎05-11-2017

That's not acceptable. Delay should be no longer than two weeks or so.

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partial*eclipse · ‎05-11-2017

No, the maximum handling time allowed by ebay is 30 days.

terrycece62 · ‎05-11-2017

As stated above - not acceptable

wait until you can promptly ship your items to buyers before posting your listings

- you are asking for problems and negative feedbacks -

buyers will be asking for a refund and opening item not received cases against you - not a good idea

nolabel.ny · ‎05-11-2017

Thank you every one for your helpful remarks. I know it is unusual but I will make it very clear in my listing that how this deal is done. I have to list first and then need the time to make it and then ship it. If there was a way that I could get 1/2 the payment first and 1/2 when it is shipped is also acceptable to me. I just need to find a way how to deal with eBay 2 weeks or is it 30 days? handling and shipping regulation. I wonder if I make a eBay store, it will make a difference.

partial*eclipse · ‎05-11-2017

30 days is the absolute maximum handling time for ebay transactions whether you have a Store or not. And you cannot override that with any terms that you put in your listing, no matter how unusual or special you are. Part of the reason for the 30-day limit is based in policies of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).

rixstuff · ‎05-11-2017

I am very pro-Ebay but the types of items you are selling might do better on the "craft and vintage site" where folks just KNOW that items are being custom made and will ship out later. (I sell vintage jewelry there and a friend makes sweaters there).

That said, you might make a couple and have them ready to go or a range of sizes (s, m, l) and then take the closest size and tailor it for the buyer in a week or so (say a medium down to a 10). While Ebay has the advantage over the craft site in that you can sell dang near everything here (instead of only vintage or crafts), Ebayers expect stuff to arrive like YESTERDAY and probably wont wait.

I recall years back that folks made custom items but that the negs racked up quickly while buyers waited for the item to be made and shipped.

rixstuff · ‎05-11-2017

@nolabel.ny wrote:
Thank you every one for your helpful remarks. I know it is unusual but I will make it very clear in my listing that how this deal is done. I have to list first and then need the time to make it and then ship it. If there was a way that I could get 1/2 the payment first and 1/2 when it is shipped is also acceptable to me. I just need to find a way how to deal with eBay 2 weeks or is it 30 days? handling and shipping regulation. I wonder if I make a eBay store, it will make a difference.

Unfortunately your explanation wont cut it with Ebay or Paypal - you need to deliver within 30 days. And there is no mechanism to do half payment now and half later (as there is on Etsy). Nor will a store save you. Any way you can have some ready to go? At least make one of each size and style and list it that way?