Pretty much same reasoning here. Also better than text boxing my pictures with my ebay handle old school style.misterwhisper wrote:I always hide them because I've had other sellers "borrow" my photos for their listings before, and once I got a post-purchase question from a buyer who'd bought a 5-year old print from me and then noticed the same-number print apparently sold by another seller. Fortunately I had the original invoice and sent it to him, but I could see some potential for provenance claims otherwise.jjttdw wrote:I don't get why people hide the number on prints that are years old. 2005 Obey....hidden number.RiotAct wrote:yeah that’s kind of strange, unless the print is part of a set and the buyer is shooting for matching #s or somethingguryter wrote:Don't message sellers asking for a print's number. Let it be a surprise, there are so few of those in life.
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Stingers wrote:If you can't get it up eat less fudge, excersise and stop being a kitten.
Relax, I honestly don't give a fudge.john38103 wrote:All gin every thing. drymount all you hoes.
PLUSH wrote:Guy claims he never received notice that his $1600 prints were waiting. On USPS end it says that delivery attempts were made
Several of these
Attempted Delivery Abroad
On the Parcel Force site it says this:
Customs charges raised
Revised Customs charges raised
Awaiting payment of customs charges
Returned to sender - Customs charges unpaid
Why would they raise custom charges?
I guess he just didn't want to pay?
OF course he filed PP claim as item not received.
Yep. In the UK 1600 would be a LOT of charges too. Dunno about elsewhere but over here the buyer would fudge their pants.
earlgreytoast wrote:Not an anomaly; this is why some folks try to charge a very small amount for an item and a ridiculously high shipping charge.soupysound wrote:i just recently noticed the final value fee assessed is only on the purchase price of an item that offers free US shipping... no fee is assessed on the INTL shipping portion if it was an INTL buyer. wonder if that is an oversight or intentional. not a huge deal, but just an anomaly.
eBay takes their cut from domestic shipping (has for many years). Just not anything above that domestic charge for international shipping (Not sure when this started but it was fairey recent, to answer the original question posted)
ebay taking a cut from shipping has always bugged me. I live in a state where shipping charges, (if charged at cost), is not taxable-providing it's listed separately on the invoice. Because of this - it bugs the fudge out of me that ebay takes a cut. Money hungry bastards.
Although shipping is non-taxable in my state, handling charges are taxable.
In states where it's required to pay tax on shipping - ebay is also getting a cut on that tax amount. That's just BS. I've often wondered about the legalities of ebay taking a cut on shipping charges that have been taxed.
Although shipping is non-taxable in my state, handling charges are taxable.
In states where it's required to pay tax on shipping - ebay is also getting a cut on that tax amount. That's just BS. I've often wondered about the legalities of ebay taking a cut on shipping charges that have been taxed.
Why would legality be an issue? They are a private company that takes a cut for the use of their website/service. It has nothing to do with state taxes. The reason they charge fees on shipping is so people don't make $.99 listings with $250 shipping charge.
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I know it has nothing to do with state taxes. It's the principle...money hungry ebay. I get it...the shipping charge vs low listings.Kramerica wrote:Why would legality be an issue? They are a private company that takes a cut for the use of their website/service. It has nothing to do with state taxes. The reason they charge fees on shipping is so people don't make $.99 listings with $250 shipping charge.
I have you foed, but displayed your post to tell you to drymount off. Who, around here, doesn't have their own pet peeves? I don't need your permission to post my dislike for something, asshole.cotis wrote:I don't like it, therefore it is illegal!
Bye.
IWish wrote:ebay taking a cut from shipping has always bugged me. I live in a state where shipping charges, (if charged at cost), is not taxable-providing it's listed separately on the invoice. Because of this - it bugs the fudge out of me that ebay takes a cut. Money hungry bastards.
Although shipping is non-taxable in my state, handling charges are taxable.
In states where it's required to pay tax on shipping - ebay is also getting a cut on that tax amount. That's just BS. I've often wondered about the legalities of ebay taking a cut on shipping charges that have been taxed.
In most states you report the income you get on shipping and deduct the cost of the shipping (including and eBay fees assessed). If there is a profit, you pay taxes on that profit. I know many people don’t do this but it’s kinda what you are supposed to do, especially if you sell anything for a profit.
The whole state sales taxes / use taxes is reduculous in most states. I wish there was a better way to handle those
I deduct shipping and fees; however, when the tax man reviews the business portion of my taxes, (bag sales), he likely responds with a hearty laugh. On my '17 filing, I was $46 over the minimum amount to claim it as income. Because of that $46, I had to pay $37 in taxes. I know...$37 isn't a lot - going through a tough time, right now.
isn't it 200 transactions or $20,000 through paypal before you have to file? you sell that many bags?IWish wrote:I deduct shipping and fees; however, when the tax man reviews the business portion of my taxes, (bag sales), he likely responds with a hearty laugh. On my '17 filing, I was $46 over the minimum amount to claim it as income. Because of that $46, I had to pay $37 in taxes. I know...$37 isn't a lot - going through a tough time, right now.
I read the IRS instructions relating to self-employment claims the minimum is $500. I made $546.
I have no idea about the $20k paypal information. Sounds a bit off, to me. Do you think the IRS will let folks slide from paying income taxes on that amount? I don't. I'm no accountant...something tells me that your information is incorrect.
I have no idea about the $20k paypal information. Sounds a bit off, to me. Do you think the IRS will let folks slide from paying income taxes on that amount? I don't. I'm no accountant...something tells me that your information is incorrect.
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200 transactions AND 20k, but that's just before ya get 1099'd. Everyone is supposed to file if income is made even if ya don't get the 1099. I'd imagine most here don't.ciphe wrote:isn't it 200 transactions or $20,000 through paypal before you have to file? you sell that many bags?IWish wrote:I deduct shipping and fees; however, when the tax man reviews the business portion of my taxes, (bag sales), he likely responds with a hearty laugh. On my '17 filing, I was $46 over the minimum amount to claim it as income. Because of that $46, I had to pay $37 in taxes. I know...$37 isn't a lot - going through a tough time, right now.
RupertPupkin wrote:I live by this rule and this rule alone: people are drymounting idiots.
Claiming paypal income is on the honor system, but if IRS comes up with a way to track paypal user income(s) for tax purposes... you can bet that they will investigate prior years, too. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.Codeblue wrote:200 transactions AND 20k, but that's just before ya get 1099'd. Everyone is supposed to file if income is made even if ya don't get the 1099. I'd imagine most here don't.
Codeblue is correct as usual. You won't get 1099'd until those thresholds are met, but you are still liable for reporting profits.
Basically it means if you want to sell, you should be maintaining an inventory and keeping track of purchases/sales/costs/receipts, ect.
Also (at least in my state) if you buy stuff for personal use you should be paying sales/use tax every year as well (unless the seller collects this tax for you)
My parents worked for the IRS so I've had it drilled into me to do these things, but my guess is most people here don't bother
Basically it means if you want to sell, you should be maintaining an inventory and keeping track of purchases/sales/costs/receipts, ect.
Also (at least in my state) if you buy stuff for personal use you should be paying sales/use tax every year as well (unless the seller collects this tax for you)
My parents worked for the IRS so I've had it drilled into me to do these things, but my guess is most people here don't bother