The answer to your question is no, sellers are not allowed to bit on their own auctions. But apart from the bidder living in the same area, what actual evidence do you have? You do realise there are more than 2 people living in Kumeu eh? And if you are interested in the same 2 items then its possible that others might too. Im not saying its not happening, just saying it could be legit

You could ask them to organise their own courier pick up so you dont have to pay the courier back

Just an update. I've just heard back from the buyer saying they "can not process the payment -- even if I want to do that ---- because the bank doesn't give me any other option - until I put the correct name to the connected correct numbers. AS I can not do anything about this--- you can relist the items." I actually sent them a snip from back actual bank statement showing my name and account number which is exactly what i sent to them. I also gave them the link to this post. They have not said whether the tried any of the suggestions so i assume they didn't including contacting their bank

If the item is under 70mm thick, you dont need to measure volume. It usually falls into the S or M depending on the size of the book. You can go to the NZ post website "rate finder" and put in the dimensions for the price. Take note that they usual display their courier price first, but look lower and you'll see their economy rate

You can do this on "my products", as well as many other useful things

Thanks Gary, will give it a crack this morning

Rachel, to answer your question - YES absolutely the seller is responsible. They have the contract with NZ post and they are required to get it to you. I have noticed recently that a few parcels I sent are "stuck" at the post shop for days (trackng states ready for pick up), and then all of a sudden its updated and then delivered shortly. If it was 10th, I wouldnt be panicing just yet. Its probably still making its way.  

This maybe a stupid question, but has your product got a stock level of 0 causing it not to list? For me, if it doesnt list its either because of this otherwise there is sometimes a message stating why it hasnt listed (eg account in debit, missing info - eg DVDs forgetting to tick the nz classification button, too many words) - these are just examples ive seen

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Maybe I need to open up a new bank account for just trademe with my first and last name only - if that is even possible nowadays   Callum - thanks for these statements. However, they dont state that full name details should be provided, just to either provide or check/confirm bank account details. And actually this is what most people do, and I confirm the details are correct. So I think I am complying with those statements.   Donal - I am often receiving feedback on a daily basis, the buyer will often see feedback on the day they are making the paymen...

And these prices include the price of the bag so if you package yourself and send instore its $1 or more cheaper depending on the size