Online shopping is part of the life of a modern person. Today on the Internet it is easy to place an order for a certain amount and pay for it. Such trading platforms as AliExpress and eBay are very popular among Russian buyers. Buying on eBay through intermediaries is a bargain that simplifies delivery and payment.
Tasks
Resellers on eBay help make a bargain by earning a set percentage from the transaction. The eBay Internet site is one of the most popular. It is profitable to place an order, and it is positioned as an online auction. Buyers set the price themselves, which in the end is fixed. The tasks of intermediaries include creating the most comfortable conditions for the purchase of goods.
The sequence of actions is as follows: buyers add the goods they like to the basket, deposit the required amount to the account of their intermediary, and he, in turn, makes a purchase for the auction client (communicates with the seller, orders and checks the goods, sometimes opens a dispute).
The buyer on eBay only chooses, pays and receives the order. In order to make a purchase on eBay, you need knowledge of English or German, as well as certain skills on the trading floors (the ability to pay for an online order, choose delivery, register an account, etc.). All these nuances are decided by intermediary companies. Sometimes it’s hard to do without them.
One of the main problems that even experienced buyers face is the delivery of goods. It may be limited, that is, the order is not delivered to a particular region of Russia. Intermediaries often have offices in different countries of the world, where the goods arrive, and they already send it to the buyer.
EBay resellers also solve the problem of paying for an order if the method offered by the seller is not available. In this case, the buyer replenishes the intermediary account, which then deals with the goods.
Pros and cons
EBay resellers are an ideal option for those who like to shop at foreign online stores and want to save on shipping.
- Intermediary companies independently negotiate with the seller, analyzing any conflict situations.
- The client receives high-quality goods, which are checked by an intermediary.
- The buyer independently chooses the delivery and its conditions.
- Resellers combine several orders into one, reducing the cost of delivery.
- The average commission of the service is 10% of the price of goods.
- Resellers work with various online stores anywhere in the world.
- Intermediary companies place their bets automatically.
Such companies still have disadvantages:
- some take a long time to process an order;
- high interest rates;
- long delivery;
- really run into scammers.
How to choose
When choosing an intermediary to purchase from eBay, pay attention to its reputation. It’s good if the service has been working for more than ten years and it has a lot of positive reviews. Choose exactly those companies that offer their services in Russia and interact directly with eBay.
The study of customer reviews is one of the criteria for the right choice. However, it should be noted that reviews do not always reflect the truth. The best option is an intermediary check. Try through the company to order some trifle in the online store. If there are no problems with payment and delivery, then in the future you can use the services of the company to make larger transactions.
Buying on eBay, even taking into account the commission of an intermediary, is profitable. Prices in the online store are fixed, which means that delivery through the company will be significantly lower than directly. Often, goods purchased in a foreign online store are cheaper than delivery. Intermediaries successfully solve this problem by taking on all the difficult issues.
Payment and delivery
The delivery intermediary with eBay performs an important function, simultaneously solving the main problem of buying abroad. Auction order delivery is not always free. With the help of an intermediary, you can form one large package of several, which is much more profitable. Intermediaries take goods in their warehouse, sort them, group them in one package and send them to the customer. This happens if one buyer orders several products in different online stores.
Thus, delivery through an intermediary is cheaper, because the buyer pays an intermediary company that solves all other issues. Payment is made by credit card, electronic services and wallets.
Overview
An eBay reseller is often required. It is especially relevant if a Russian buyer makes an order on American or European Internet sites.
Reliable intermediaries include the following companies:
- Barrier.net has been operating on the market for ten years, it offers payment, delivery of orders from foreign online stores. The intermediary communicates with the seller, makes bids, draws up customs certificates and much more.
- Shopozz.ru is the largest Russian service that operates in Russia and the CIS countries. He is engaged in the purchase and delivery of orders from foreign online stores. Plus an intermediary - a small commission (only 7%).
- "Your Intermediary.ru" works directly with eBay, as well as European and American stores. Combines parcels from different outlets into one, so the buyer saves money favorably.
- AlfaParcel.com is a convenient and inexpensive service. Employees of this intermediary company buy and deliver goods from eBay. Accepts electronic payments.
Reviews
EBay intermediaries in Russia work on favorable terms, but before you conclude a deal, study the experience of other customers in dealing with intermediary companies. Judging by the reviews, intermediaries are an ideal solution if there are difficulties with the order. The plus is that today there are a lot of reliable companies that charge a minimum price for work. The maximum delivery time is one month.
The disadvantages of ordering through an intermediary are the opportunity to face fraud, pay for the goods, but not receive it. The disadvantages also include lengthy order processing. Buyers note that sometimes the wrong product is ordered. Many eBay users recommend contacting the following reseller companies: eBaytoday, Pochtoy, Alfaparcel.