Impatient traders
I've noticed lately traders are impatient, expecting payment asap likely only a couple of hours after winning the auction. Does trademe allow up to 7 days? Its so frustrating because they place unnecessary negative feedback and I've got over 130 positive feedback
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Hi. If they expect payment straight away then, they should use PING.
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Callum Community Superuser
Yes, Trade Me do say they "expect" contact in 2 days and payment in 7. But many sellers add their own terms to auctions saying payment required within 48 hours or 3 days or similar.
Personally I think if you are using buynow you should really be paying immediately. I mean you are right there buying it so why wouldn't you pay for it? Perhaps a bit different for auctions when you might not be monitoring the closing time closely or could be away at this time of year.
If you feel you have unjustified negative feedback you can get Trade Me to look into that. There is a direct link to do so.
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S Community SuperuserEdited
Kia Ora Anthony,
Yes! Terms & Conditions state Buyers must make contact with Sellers within 2 days of making purchase and payment within 7 days, completing the Trade.
It's ideal to email your Sellers on winning the Listing to convey your payment intent and follow through with this. Most Sellers are fine as long as they know what is happening. Good Communication goes a long way. - As Callum has offered, some Sellers stipulate their own terms within the Listing so be mindful of the contract you're entering when bidding and purchasing. - Cheers.
Reference: Code of conduct – Help - Trade Me
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No mention in the listing that payment required within 3 days.
Also told me postage was $12.50 then when i purchased the item he said $15.50 for postage-2 -
Maybe i should post a tiktok video to my 10,000 followers and ask them what they think
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I'm not going to buy anything from trademe again, thats the best thing to do.
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If the seller is asking for a different shipping charge, ask them why. Possibly you selected an incorrect shipping option, or you are rural but paid urban, or the seller is pulling a fast one. Many options and you need to find the facts of the issue before you can assess it
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