Private Sellers

While "Who should take action against the carrier; myself or the buyer or both jointly? Where do the various responsibilities and obligations start and end, and with whom do they lie in this sort of transaction?" sounds like a fairly simple question it isn't all that easy.

When you sell something on E-Bay as a private seller it is the same as selling something at a yard sale. Items are sold "as is" unless stated otherwise.

There may be other problems with shipping though. The USPS requires that the shipper submit all insurance claims so if you shipped via that method than it would probably be presumed that you assume the liability for filing any claims if needed - especially if you chose the method of shipment. If the buyer chose the method of shipment than things could change there.

Of course, the legal implications aren't the end of things either since there could be moral implication as well and then there is your E-Bay rating...

Many thanks "Fishin". Does anyone know as applies to the UK ?