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Taking Amazon to County Court: Settling and Getting Paid – Part 5

Taking Amazon to County Court: Settling, Getting Paid and What Happens If You End Up in Court

This is part five of a guide for Amazon UK FBA or FBM sellers on taking Amazon to County Court. Part one is here: How to Sue Amazon UK as a Seller – Part 1

As we covered in Part Four and earlier in this series, Amazon and Eversheds will leave everything to the last minute. That is their standard playbook. But the chances are, after a few weeks of back and forth and just a few days before the scheduled mediation, you will have come down a bit, and they will have come up a bit.… Click here to continue reading this article

Taking Amazon to Small Claims Court as a UK Seller – Part 4

Are you an Amazon UK seller looking to take them to the Small Claims Court? This is part four of a guide for Amazon UK FBA or FBM sellers on taking Amazon to County Court. Part one is here: How to Sue Amazon UK as a Seller – Part 1

Negotiating a Settlement and Completing the Directions Questionnaire

In Part One, we covered gathering evidence and sending a Notice Before Action.
In Part Two, we covered filing your claim.
In Part Three, we explored Amazon’s defence and the opening of communications with Eversheds.… Click here to continue reading this article

Taking Amazon to County Court: A UK Seller Guide – Part 3

Now you get to meet Amazon’s cadre of corporate lawyers: Eversheds.

So you are a seller on Amazon UK and want to take them to County Court? This is part three of a guide for Amazon UK FBA or FBM sellers on taking Amazon to County Court. Part one is here: How to Sue Amazon UK as a Seller – Part 1

We discussed evidence collection and serving your “Notice Before Action” in part one. We discussed filing your claim in part two. Here we will discuss what happens next.

The first thing to remember is that the lawyers you are about to encounter are just doing their job.… Click here to continue reading this article

How to Take Amazon UK to County Court as a Seller – Part 2

So you want to sue Amazon? This is part two of a guide for Amazon UK FBA or FBM sellers on taking Amazon to County Court. Part one is here: How to Sue Amazon UK as a Seller – Part 1

We discussed evidence collection and serving your “Notice Before Action” in part one. Here we will discuss what is likely to happen next.

When Amazon receives your Notice Before Action, assuming they don’t just ignore it (which they certainly will if you named the wrong entity – see part one), they may have someone from a department called Executive Escalations reach out to you to see if they can solve the issue.… Click here to continue reading this article

How to Sue Amazon UK as a Seller – Part 1

So you want to know how to sue Amazon? If you’re a seller on Amazon UK and need guidance on taking legal action in the County Court against Amazon, you’re in the right place. We’ve been through the process ourselves – and won.

If you are reasonably literate and your case is relatively straightforward, such as withheld stock or funds, you can likely handle it yourself without a solicitor. More complex cases may require legal assistance later, or even a barrister for a hearing. However, many disputes with Amazon UK can be resolved before reaching a hearing or arbitration.… Click here to continue reading this article

The PICC Starfire Plasma Arc Hob: The Future of Electric Cooking?

The world of kitchen appliances is constantly evolving, and the PICC Starfire plasma arc hob is one of the most exciting innovations to hit the market in recent years. While plasma technology is still relatively new, particularly outside of China, it’s making waves in the cooking world with its unique approach to heating. In this article, we’ll explore what makes the Starfire plasma hob stand out and whether it might be the future of electric cooking for those seeking the best of both worlds: control and efficiency.

A Unique Blend of Gas and Electric Cooking

For years, kitchen enthusiasts have debated gas and electric cooking.… Click here to continue reading this article

Using Wise Cards in the USA: How to Avoid ATM Fees

How to get fee-free ATM withdrawals in the USA with a Wise card.

Travelling abroad can be a fun experience, but nobody likes to be ripped off, especially when it comes to accessing your funds. For many, using a Wise card (formerly Transferwise) has become a convenient solution for managing finances across borders.

However, one persistent challenge faced by users is finding ATMs (cash machines) in the USA where they can withdraw cash without incurring hefty fees. Most US banks impose charges ranging from $2 to $4 for withdrawals made with cards outside their network.… Click here to continue reading this article

essentialphoto.co.uk Discount Code – 10% Voucher Code

Get an essentialphoto.co.uk 10% discount voucher code that actually works! No voucher sites, no “click here to reveal” nonsense, no affiliate links. Just a 10% code. For free.

Looking to elevate your photography or filmmaking game? Discover PiXAPRO, your go-to destination for top-quality studio lighting equipment and accessories. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic beginner, PiXAPRO has everything you need to bring your creative vision to life.

With a diverse range of products including flash units, continuous LED lighting, modifiers, stands, backgrounds, and video solutions, PiXAPRO caters to the needs of photographers, filmmakers, and content creators alike.… Click here to continue reading this article

The Amazon Base Reserve Policy Cash Grab: Amazon’s Seller Stranglehold

The Amazon Base Reserve Policy Cash Grab: Amazon’s Seller Stranglehold

Have you had the “Changes to your Base Reserve policy” email from Amazon?

Amazon, the titan of the online retail landscape, has instigated a policy change that reverberates profoundly throughout its vast seller community. This new policy involves holding onto a reserve of sellers’ money for over a week on a rolling basis, under the guise of a Delivery Date Based Reserve policy.

For veteran Amazon sellers, this policy represents not only a potential financial setback but also a concerning indication of Amazon’s increasing self-interest.… Click here to continue reading this article

De-dollarization Picks up Pace Amid Bigger Yuan Role

Since the start of 2023, many “de-dollarization” events have taken place.

Russia and Iran jointly announced the launch of cryptocurrencies for international trade. Saudi Arabia gave approval for selling oil in currencies other than the US dollar. Argentina and Brazil planned to establish common currencies. Brazil and China agreed to stop using the US dollar as an intermediate currency.

The term “de-dollarization” has become worthy of some real focus, especially at a time when the globalization of the Chinese renminbi is on an uptrend.

Heating up

There are two key short-term reasons why de-dollarization has picked up pace.… Click here to continue reading this article

Cheaper Than Amazon and eBay: Private Retailer Websites

Cheaper Than Amazon and eBay: If you want to shop cheaper than Amazon or eBay, you need to remove the intermediary.

Online shopping nowadays is cleverly set up to put an intermediary between the buyer and the seller. That intermediary might be Amazon, eBay, another shopping platform, or an advertising portal like Google.

With food, it’s Uber Eats or Deliveroo. With taxis it’s Uber. With groceries it’s Getir. There’s always someone who wants to put themselves between buyer and seller at your expense.

However you wrap that up, somebody in between the buyer and the seller is looking to make a profit there, and that profit must be included in the price that you pay.… Click here to continue reading this article

How to Send Money to Ukraine Fast

If you want to send money to Ukraine, there are ways to do it way faster and cheaper than your bank and with fewer hoops to jump through.

There are several reasons why people might want to send money to Ukraine. Here are a few common ones:

Family support: many people have family members living in Ukraine whom they wish to support financially. This could include sending money for living expenses, education, healthcare, or other essential needs.
Humanitarian aid: in certain situations, people may want to provide financial assistance to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, such as disaster relief, poverty alleviation, or helping vulnerable populations.

… Click here to continue reading this article

Where to Buy Gtech Battery Chargers Trade – In 10s

Where to Buy Gtech Battery Chargers Trade: If you’re in the vacuum cleaner repair trade, and you repair Gtech vacuum cleaners, you might be looking for somewhere to buy Gtech battery chargers trade, that is, at a trade price in quantity.

How does £5.90 each including delivery and VAT* when buying ten sound? Read on……

(* price correct at time of writing)

In the vacuum cleaner repair trade, repairers often encounter various challenges when it comes to sourcing affordable and OEM-looking battery chargers, especially when dealing with Gtech vacuum cleaners. Who wants those nasty generic black ones some sell?… Click here to continue reading this article

How To Get a Twitter Blue Tick Cheapest in the UK for £7 a Month

How to get a Twitter blue tick cheapest in the UK? You can get it for £7 a month, not the £11 a month that you’ll pay via Apple.

Yes, you can save £48 a year on your Twitter blue tick. Read on to see how.

Why do people pay for Twitter? There are a few benefits of paying for Twitter Blue aside from getting your verified blue tick (or blue checkmark as they say in the US).

Twitter Blue is a subscription service offered by Twitter that provides a range of additional features and benefits to its users.… Click here to continue reading this article

Dedollarisation is Really Happening Now.

I’ve written about Dedollarisation a few times in the past. A lot of people thought it nonsense and imagined the US dollar couldn’t be reduced in influence.

I wrote this article in 2015: Two for the Price of One: De-dollarise and Reduce American Hegemony. I correctly predicted that the US would have to be carefully handled during dedollarisation and it would go down kicking, screaming and lashing out and quite likely start a war while it was doing so. I was correct in that and the conflict the US ignited in Ukraine is testimony to that.… Click here to continue reading this article

Review: Diddly Squat Farm Shop. Clarkson’s Farm. What to Expect.

If you want to visit Clarkson’s Farm, aka Diddly Squat Farm Shop, we were there a few days ago so can give you the inside skinny together with a few thoughts.

Regular readers know that we’re big fans of Jeremy Clarkson and occasionally republish the odd article of his here on the site.

Many only know him from Top Gear, Grand Tour, or Clarkson’s Farm, but in fact, he cut his teeth as a writer. He writes for the Sunday Times, The Sun and has written many books (many of which are just his newspaper articles republished together – but still worth reading twice).… Click here to continue reading this article

Where to Buy a 30mph Speed Camera Sign

Buy a 30mph Speed Camera Sign

If you want to buy a UK specification combined 30mph and speed camera sign, we can point you to it.

On its own, a 30mph sign is of limited effect. Similarly, on its own, a camera sign is of limited effect. However, put the two together and psychologists say that the combined effect is a more effective call to action in the brain. That is why local authorities have started using the combined speed limit and camera sign.

You probably live on a road where the traffic is continually speeding, and you’re looking for a sign to slow them down.… Click here to continue reading this article

The Bank of England vs the banks of England – Negative Interest Rates

This article is from the Fortune and Freedom newsletter.

On 28 September, economists at the US central bank published some important research. It concluded that imposing negative interest rates is a bad idea.

Sure enough, two weeks later, the Bank of England asked our banks whether they’re prepared for negative interest rates…

Typical.

But what are negative interest rates? Are they really coming to the UK? And what do they mean for you?

That’s what we’ll tackle today. Start to, anyway.

Negative interest rates may seem bizarre or impossible. But, when central bankers are involved, the bizarre becomes a lot more possible.… Click here to continue reading this article

Taste of success at High Peak Business Club’s latest meeting

The latest meeting of High Peak Business Club took place on the morning of Friday, October 6.

The guest speaker was Raymond Reynolds, property and business development director of Greggs and his theme was Baking Up A Business. The club’s Edwina Currie reported: “Raymond Reynolds is Scottish and very tall. And slim – if he’s eating a lot of his firm’s pasties, he doesn’t show it.

“Changing roles after ten years as retail director, he now has “a wide portfolio of responsibilities.” He’s been with Greggs since the 1980s, so he’s seen it grow and adapt as the traditional High Street has come under pressure.… Click here to continue reading this article

Small Business Fed Up of Queuing at The Post Office?

Small business wondering if there is more to life than queuing at the Post Office counter?

Wondering which courier to use?

Been there – done that. Here are some pointers.

The post office or couriers are the two options.

Remember: For Highlands and UK islands always use the Post Office, they will always be cheaper. You’ll find the postcodes couriers surcharge online, IM, PO33, BT and some K Scottish ones. Couriers don’t want to go there so they charge more. PO is always cheaper on small boxes.

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Parcel2go

We used to use parcel2go.com… Click here to continue reading this article