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kismet — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:40:16 GMT

Does anyone have any experience ordering items from China. I have checked feedback but still leary of ordering.

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BelindaOBX — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:47:02 GMT

Be prepared to wait. It takes a long tiem for packages to come. I have not had any problems.

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moonandthestars — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:48:34 GMT

Hi, I know I've ordered a few times from China sellers. They all had great feedback, the items were not expensive and it all worked out well! The shipping took quite a while and as I recall maybe one package was not received by me, and when I notified the seller, they sent me another, without hesitation. Sellers and products can vary, but my experiences have been very good.

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janz — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:51:32 GMT

I ordered from some guy in China...several hundred dollars worth ... outrageous shipping charges he said he would combine and never did. I never got the merchandise even though it said "shipped" so I contacted eBay. I had to email him and ask about the order and wait a certain number of days for response, then let eBay know if he responded (nope). EBay then contacted him, refunded my money in full... backed by eBay policy... and he is no longer a seller.

My son has ordered several items with only one he didn't get and eBay refunded his money. He has been happy with buying from China.

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patbz — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:30:12 GMT

I have bought a number of silk scarves as well as some semi precious jewelry from China. I always check the feedback and sometimes it takes a month to get something. I have never been disappointed.

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Carmie — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:33:34 GMT

I have purchased several items from China on e-bay including a new screen and battery for my iPad, silk scarves, and household items. Everything was delivered in about 10 days except 1 item that took about a month when there were shipping problems from China which was a problem for everyone for a short time.

The sellers were polite and very gracious.

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GenXmuse — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:55:26 GMT

I’ve always regretted my eBay purchases from EBay. Like others have mentioned, shipping takes a long time and even if they offer return it’s too expensive to ship back.

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qvcfreak — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:00:56 GMT

I haven’t had any problems but if you’re buying for Christmas it’s too late. It takes about a month to get your item but other than that, no issues.

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TX-starlight — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:40:21 GMT

I always buy from US sellers only. I don't want anyone from other countries having my paypal info. & I noprmally only buy from sellers with 100% good feedback. I recently had a bad experincce even doing that. I purchased a PLUS size, but was sent a missy size. being the holiday mailing season, I wanted to return immediately, & did. I was not refunded my return fee, since I didn't wait for return label. I was NOT happy about that. Still debating over it.

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JaneMarple — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:43:18 GMT

I've ordered curtain tie backs, beautiful napkin rings, silk scarves, cell phone accessories, silver and pearl jewelry, decorative toss pillow covers, and other items from China without any issues. Tracking is pretty easy and notifications are given every step of the way, even through customs.

The only slow shipping that I've ever had was around Chinese New Year when everything closes down for awhile but most vendors will let you know ahead of time.

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bonnielu — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:58:32 GMT

Had good luck and bad with orders coming from countries other than the US. 1. wrong product sent 2. long waits 3. poor quality and or inconsistent sizing 4. having to sign for items that are barely $10. I am very careful these days and feel Ebay has supported me but I really don't want to have to complain.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:01:33 GMT

I've ordered many small jewelry items like beads, stones and sterling findings. I've never had a bad experience. Things generally arrive in about10 days and are well-packed.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:42:19 GMT

I'm not a super shopper but I have purchased things from foreign countries and they are very good about communicating the wait times and shipping process.

I don't think I've ever bought anything more than $25 on eBay and I've had an account since 1999.

Even at the height of my eBay shopping, I've only used it for things I couldn't find anywhere else. It has never been my go-to shopping site.

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pommom — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:33:41 GMT

I've ordered only one thing from China - a timer that had tons of great reviews - and rightly so. It took a while to receive it, but I would do it all again. $1.99 free shipping and the best little timer ever.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:11:55 GMT

@kismet wrote:
Does anyone have any experience ordering items from China. I have checked feedback but still leary of ordering.

@kismet

You don't say what you're interested in, but can't you find something made in America?

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NickNack — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:03:26 GMT

I've only ordered from China one time that I can remember and was sent the wrong item.

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Q4u — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:22:45 GMT

I've been a seller on eBay since 2003 and started buying around 2001. I don't buy from China because I prefer to spend my money with US sellers....

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Shelbelle — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:50:58 GMT

I have ordered inexpensive jewelry and CD's, no problems, prompt delivery too.

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kismet — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 09:22:33 GMT

Yes, I could buy this in the US but the price is much higher. It's only about $10. but it's the fact that someone in China would have my address.

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depglass — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:37:48 GMT

I got on an agate bangle kick a few years back and bought maybe 20 from China at amazingly low prices. I have colors to match everything I own. Shipment was fast and cheap. I would not buy cosmetics or anything that could be counterfeited, though.