Is eBay delivery reliable?

Is eBay delivery reliable?

Originally Answered: How accurate is eBay’s estimated delivery? Not terrible. But once the shipment leaves the seller’s hands, both buyer and seller (as well as eBay) are at the mercy of the shipping service.

Why does eBay take so long to deliver?

Shipping times depend on a lot of factors – where it is coming from, the carrier, and the handling time set by the seller. Additionally, eBay sets the shipping time based on their experience.

Is eBay from China?

eBay Inc. (/ˈiːbeɪ/ EE-bay) is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California, that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website. eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, and became a notable success story of the dot-com bubble.

How can you tell if something is from China?

Look at the barcode. If the first 3 numbers are 690 or 691 or 692, the product was made in China. Put it down and buy from any other country. If the numbers are 00 thru 09 to start, it’s USA made.

How can you tell if eBay reviews are fake?

How to spot a fake review

1. Check the language. If the review is extremely long and peppered with technical or specialised marketing terms then this can be a sign of a fake review.
2. Investigate the reviewer.
3. Check the date and time of the reviews.

Is it safe to order from Hong Kong on eBay?

Buying from China or Hong Kong from eBay can be safe, so long as you use the same safeguards you would use for any eBay seller. Pay attention to the timeframes of the eBay Buyer Protection Plan and be sure to take some action if your item has not arrived before that timeframe is up.

What is the Chinese version of eBay?

Taobao (淘宝网 ) is the Chinese website most like eBay. It is full of companies (and individuals) selling their goods in online stores, and also second-hand goods. Finally, it has TianMao (天猫) which is the official Taobao online store.

What does unbranded on eBay mean?

It means it is generic, no associated brand. We order and sell a few products that come unbranded and we brand them ourselves.

Where do eBay products come from?

So where do eBay sellers get their merchandise? Every seller is different and has their own business model, but it usually comes from thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales, auctions, wholesale lots, etc. It also makes a difference where you live.