Ebay in Thailand

[tinot]

Hoping for some input with this. 

 

I signed up for an ebay account to sell a few things thinking it would be straight forward. But it seems that there isn't a site specific to Thailand. Everything appears to be in USD and when I sell it seems you're also paid in USD. Why on earth would I want paying in USD when I'm in Thailand?!

 

All a bit odd. So my question is, can I sell on ebay.com in Thailand and get paid in thai baht, as their customer service team behave like politicians when they try to answer what are simple questions!

Edited October 14, 2022 by tinot

[plus7]

>>Why on earth would I want paying in USD when I'm in Thailand?!

 

When you pay in USD, the conversion is done by your local bank transparent for you. No matter what country you're in.

If you prefer in local currency, the conversion is done by the site (or its payment system). The rate may be (and often is) disadvantageous for you.

 

If you want something specific to Thailand in THB, consider using Kaidee

[G Rex]

Ebay is not very popular (or usable) in Thailand.  For selling - try Facebook marketplace , or even Bahtsold.   For buying - previous 2 & Lazada. 

I have had an Ebay account for 20 years, but find it not much chop here in Thailand. Delivery fees and methods, and taxes and duties tend to be the killers.  Also with upcoming changes to PayPal (ie its death for non-Thai 'residents' in LOS) - payments will be more fiddly...

Cheers

Edited October 14, 2022 by G Rex
incorrect spelling

[tinot]

13 minutes ago, plus7 said:

>>Why on earth would I want paying in USD when I'm in Thailand?!

 

When you pay in USD, the conversion is done by your local bank transparent for you. No matter what country you're in.

If you prefer in local currency, the conversion is done by the site (or its payment system). The rate may be (and often is) disadvantageous for you.

 

If you want something specific to Thailand in THB, consider using Kaidee

Of course its a disadvantage. Hence my statement. 

 

Not to mention, I want nothing to do with the USD or the US for that matter.

 

Kaidee, hmm, haven't heard of that before. Thanks. I will have to check that out. Is it ok for high value stuff? And most of all, is it safe?

[tinot]

16 minutes ago, G Rex said:

Ebay is not very popular (or usable) in Thailand.  For selling - try Facebook marketplace , or even Bahtsold.   For buying - previous 2 & Lazada. 

I have had an Ebay account for 20 years, but find it not much chop here in Thailand. Delivery fees and methods, and taxes and duties tend to be the killers.  Also with upcoming changes to PayPal (ie its death for non-Thai 'residents' in LOS) - payments will be more fiddly...

Cheers

Im starting to think the same now. Its a mess isn't it. Probably not worth the hassle.

[tinot]

baht sold seems ok and a lot better for f2f sales. Thanks for that heads up!

[ezzra]

Ebay become so convoluted and complicated to use specially after their new payment system payoneer, but they're the bosses, if you want to use them you need to follow their rules and you wil learn after a while...

[tinot]

Lots of fake <deleted> on that there Baht Sold for any unsuspecting buyers! Reminds me of gumtree or Loot. Anyone remember them?

[tinot]

3 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Ebay become so convoluted and complicated to use specially after their new payment system payoneer, but they're the bosses, if you want to use them you need to follow their rules and you wil learn after a while...

So was it easier for thai sellers when they had PayPal?

[tinot]

Does this forum have a sales section by any chance?

[G Rex]

8 minutes ago, tinot said:

Does this forum have a sales section by any chance?

Only in the Motor section I think…

[G Rex]

I will search EBay sometimes when searching for car parts, or electrical items. Often what I am looking for will not be sent to Thailand.  However, after finding what I am looking for, I will often get links to Lazada or Shoppee with the same item. Their search engines are not too flash in English - but the (scary) wonder that is Google helps make the connection for me.

In Australia, I was quite happy with EBay - as a buyer, and a seller. In LOS, I have learned to live without it.  The imminent changes to PayPal will be the final nail in the coffin ⚰️..  

[tinot]

5 minutes ago, G Rex said:

I will search EBay sometimes when searching for car parts, or electrical items. Often what I am looking for will not be sent to Thailand.  However, after finding what I am looking for, I will often get links to Lazada or Shoppee with the same item. Their search engines are not too flash in English - but the (scary) wonder that is Google helps make the connection for me.

In Australia, I was quite happy with EBay - as a buyer, and a seller. In LOS, I have learned to live without it.  The imminent changes to PayPal will be the final nail in the coffin ⚰️..  

Its difficult getting stuff here, I admit. Thats the most frustrating thing about living here. Wish we had Amazon Prime!

I hated PayPal. Complete crooks!

Edited October 14, 2022 by tinot

[tinot]

I keep hoping to find some big electrical chain where you can buy PS5 and games etc. Seems like they just dont exist outside of the smoke.

[G Rex]

1 minute ago, tinot said:

I hated PayPal. Complete crooks!

Agreed!  But for me was convenient to use for some recurring payments and subscriptions. It meant i could use a credit card, without divulging all of my account information. I might have to investigate to see if there are any other options for this.

[2baht]

1 hour ago, tinot said:

Im starting to think the same now. Its a mess isn't it. Probably not worth the hassle.

Don't forget either, eBay charge 13.4% commission on all sales, very greedy!

[IAMHERE]

14 hours ago, G Rex said:

The imminent changes to PayPal will be the final nail in the coffin

What are these changes ? I don't use it much and then only to purchase.

[G Rex]

3 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

What are these changes ? I don't use it much and then only to purchase.

Hi.  You will find a lot of info on this thread.  You can also go to Paypal site & look up FAQ.  Cheers

 

PayPal re-registration now requires Thai national ID card

[tinot]

22 hours ago, 2baht said:

Don't forget either, eBay charge 13.4% commission on all sales, very greedy!

I dont have an issue with that - just the cost of doing business. Do you work for free?

Edited October 15, 2022 by tinot

[Liverpool Lou]

23 hours ago, tinot said:

I hated PayPal. Complete crooks!

Why do you say that they are complete crooks?