Goldin Auction Shipping Charges

[danmckee]

Kudos to Kenny Goldin Auctions for fixing me up

A fast phone call and killer customer service and BINGO!

Thank you Kenny!

Sincerely,

Dan Mckee!

[pawpawdiv9]

Just looked, No Mickey, Not even a pluto or the duck? All this love for Dumbo. What were the other 7 cards of?
I remember a similiar post, where someone sent their own paid postage box. Been cheaper using the 5.95 flat rate box.

[danmckee]

Heck I am working on this set and for $150 I didn't even look to see if I needed any, then I get the $23 shipping charge....

Thanks Goodness he fixed me up IMMEDIATELY!

Thanks Kenny!

[pawpawdiv9]

I agree here, I wonder if thats their set minimum? That they charge that no matter if 1 or 5+ cards. Or how their structure is set with more high-end stuff? I think it might just be a set rate for using Fed-Ex. Here is their site info:

9. Shipping: Costs for packaging, shipping and insurance will be added to all invoices. No lots will be shipped until full payment is received. PLEASE NOTE: All invoices greater than $1000.00 MUST be shipped via FedEx to a physical address with an adult signature requirement for insurance purposes. Items will be shipped as soon as possible after the payment has cleared. If you would like to pick your items up in person at our New Jersey location, we will waive the shipping and handling charges, however sales tax will be charged in accordance with New Jersey tax codes. If you purchase from a live auction, we do not allow in person pickup at the auction. All items will be shipped from, or picked up in New Jersey, no exceptions. Most items are sent FedEx with tracking, insurance, and signature confirmation. Extremely large or heavy items may require special shipping arrangements. If you are interested in bidding on an oversized item, we suggest calling before bidding to determine the approximate shipping cost.

10. Sales Tax: Shipments made to Nevada and New Jersey will be charged appropriate local sales tax unless the bidder has provided to Goldin Auctions a current and valid Nevada or New Jersey tax exempt resale certificate.

[ullmandds]

this is a recurring issue...NO?

[wondo]

I just checked - won a lot of five graded cards and the shipping is just short of $23 (shipping and insurance). Now I paid 30% less for the lot than I anticipated for the lot so I'm happy. Making shipping and handling a profit center really ticks off the public. I would think that AHs would catch on. REA could have easily increased it's revenue with it's all inclusive model, but the public loves it. We don't like surprises.