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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;afantiques, post: 84374, member: 25&quot;]Those terms and conditions are a mixture of deterrents and misconceptions, combined with unenforceable nonsense.</p><p><br /></p><p>The biggest own goal is the restocking fee. This is the same as saying &#039;I will keep a decent profit and have the item to sell again&#039;. </p><p>In the case of any dispute, this ensures the buyer will open an ebay claim for not as described, and get a full refund plus shipping rather than 80% minus shipping.</p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>Condition : Good overall condition for age. </i></p><p><br /></p><p>Never say this.&nbsp; Stuff is in the condition it is in, age is immaterial and confusing, because how does a buyer know what you consider is allowable for age? Instead, describe and illustrate any damage or wear, and leave the buyer to decide what is acceptable to them. Then when they get the item, they will already have made up their minds the condition is acceptable (assuming an accurate description and adequate pictures). &#039;Good condition&#039; as a statement is different, since the buyer&#039;s opinion may differ. This way disputes lie.</p><p><br /></p><p><i>Please Note - All items are shipped out within 24 hours (during business days) of a cleared Paypal payment to a <u>verified address</u></i></p><p><br /></p><p>Verified addresses have not been needed for years,this makes you look out of touch.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most of the stuff about tracking is pointless waffle, the buyer sees the shipping cost and does not need excuses.&nbsp; You can insure breakables, I think Shipsurance operates in Canada, but self insurance works everywhere.</p><p><br /></p><p><i>Some items may be subject to duty charges so please check your local governments laws concerning the rate of duty on specific items (please note this usually applies to products selling in excess of $500 approx) which are payable by the buyer. </i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>Antique items are not subject to duty.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>This is almost totally incorrect. In most cases import charges (which can be&nbsp; duty charges&nbsp; or more usually import sales tax, start at far lower levels than $500, the EU import charge threshold is 18 Euros. Only Australia, of the countries commonly shipped to, has a high threshold at AU$1000.</p><p><br /></p><p>In some circumstances antiques can be exempt from import sales taxes, but they need to be imported through freight channels such a courier service like FedEx and the import documents must include a declaration from a recognised authority that the item is in fact antique. This would normally be a letter from an antique dealer or expert who is a member of some respected antique association. Postal items marked &#039;antique&#039; on the customs sticker are charged, if at all, the same as any other goods.</p><p><br /></p><p>It seems a shame&nbsp; on an otherwise well presented listing to include features that would either deter buyers or make problems for you down the line.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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