Global Shipping Program - A cautionary tale.

kahnjar1 · 27th October 2019, 09:19 PM

I have commented on the Forum re GSP in the past, and nothing changes IMHO. I have had correspondence with Ebay themselves with no result. My comment has always been that GSP is both SLOW and EXPENSIVE compared with regular mail.
If from the USA request USPS or from the UK either Parcelforce or Royal Mail Signed for. From France Colissimo is the best IMHO.
If the seller insists on using GSP I will not buy from him.
Bottom line is read the shipping terms on the auction page, and unless the shipping/postage method is clearly stated by the seller, then ask the question as to what he /she uses. It costs nothing to ask a question and in the end can save one much heartache and unnecessary $$$.
Stu

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27th October 2019, 09:19 PM	#4
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	I have commented on the Forum re GSP in the past, and nothing changes IMHO. I have had correspondence with Ebay themselves with no result. My comment has always been that GSP is both SLOW and EXPENSIVE compared with regular mail. If from the USA request USPS or from the UK either Parcelforce or Royal Mail Signed for. From France Colissimo is the best IMHO. If the seller insists on using GSP I will not buy from him. Bottom line is read the shipping terms on the auction page, and unless the shipping/postage method is clearly stated by the seller, then ask the question as to what he /she uses. It costs nothing to ask a question and in the end can save one much heartache and unnecessary $$$. Stu