German Ebay

ZermattGT · 11-01-09, 10:19 PM

Does anyone out there have any experience shopping, buying and shiping something from German Ebay?

The translation barrier continues to be a problem, particularly in regard to arranging/sourcing shipping. This of course makes it impossible to agree on a cost up front.

Booty · 11-01-09, 10:26 PM

Just use an on line translator like babelfish and it all gets easier. It may take some time to translate and translate but at least you won't, shouldn't get fleeced.

Coxy · 11-01-09, 10:28 PM

I bought a set of lowering springs from German eBay. I had the help off Tarka off here he's pretty fluent in German!

SteveCat · 11-01-09, 10:28 PM

Agreed.Done it several times using translator mate.

Its only fear of the new which holds you back

Go to it und buyen ein parten forthwith.....en!

Booty · 11-01-09, 10:33 PM

einen Übersetzer ja aber nicht zu benutzen würde eine dumme und dumme Sache sein!!

Coxy · 11-01-09, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booty

einen Übersetzer ja aber nicht zu benutzen würde eine dumme und dumme Sache sein!!

systran says: a translator yes to use a stupid and stupid thing would however not be

ZermattGT · 11-01-09, 10:38 PM

Here are the 1st and second responses to my questions of "will you ship to the US?" and then if so "how much through DHL Shipping " which someone recommended to me.

da ich keine ahnung habe mit welchen versandt ich das paket in die staaten versenden kann biete ich diesen versandt nicht an

wenn ich bei der berechnung nicht falsch gemach hab kostet das mit dhl ca. 1900 euro

Booty · 11-01-09, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coxy

systran says: a translator yes to use a stupid and stupid thing would however not be

It works one way but not the other as German pronunciation is not quite like ours, probably a bit like in Latvia too.

ZermattGT · 11-01-09, 10:42 PM

Here are the translations I got???????

"because I have no idea what I sent the package in the States, I offer this can not be shipped to these "

"if I am in the calculation did not misunderstand the cost for the remaining, with about 1900 euro dhl"

At first it seemed like no, not possible. Then 1900 Euros? That's like 2500 dollars US.

My other investigations indicated 250-300 Euro. Am I misunderstanding?

randall977 · 11-01-09, 10:43 PM

I use eBay.de a lot - especially to sell Audi stuff for huge amounts! Babel Fish helps but you do need a basic knowledge of German or you will come unstuck - fortunately I'm a bit German. Most Germans speak English so I sometimes email before hand to make contact.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200297385111

11-01-09, 10:26 PM	#2
Booty Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Deepest darkest Shropshire Posts: 5,077	Just use an on line translator like babelfish and it all gets easier. It may take some time to translate and translate but at least you won't, shouldn't get fleeced. __________________ 1987 Audi Coupe quattro - Clarion Tribute Car 2012 Audi A6 Allroad 2004 Mercedes SLK 350 2017 Mercedes GLA 220

11-01-09, 10:28 PM	#4
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Agreed.Done it several times using translator mate. Its only fear of the new which holds you back Go to it und buyen ein parten forthwith.....en! __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

11-01-09, 10:33 PM	#5
Booty Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Deepest darkest Shropshire Posts: 5,077	einen Übersetzer ja aber nicht zu benutzen würde eine dumme und dumme Sache sein!! __________________ 1987 Audi Coupe quattro - Clarion Tribute Car 2012 Audi A6 Allroad 2004 Mercedes SLK 350 2017 Mercedes GLA 220

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ZermattGT Quad Lamp Commando Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A. Posts: 4,299	Here are the translations I got??????? "because I have no idea what I sent the package in the States, I offer this can not be shipped to these " "if I am in the calculation did not misunderstand the cost for the remaining, with about 1900 euro dhl" At first it seemed like no, not possible. Then 1900 Euros? That's like 2500 dollars US. My other investigations indicated 250-300 Euro. Am I misunderstanding?

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randall977 Mr Typ 43! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 838	I use eBay.de a lot - especially to sell Audi stuff for huge amounts! Babel Fish helps but you do need a basic knowledge of German or you will come unstuck - fortunately I'm a bit German. Most Germans speak English so I sometimes email before hand to make contact. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200297385111