Do you leave negative feedback for excessive shipping?

[D.P.Johnson]

What about the cost of printer ink and labels???......

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by D.P.Johnson

What about the cost of printer ink and labels???......

As a collector trying to connect with other collectors you should be factoring in your printer ink, labels (I forgot those on the list above, whoops - it's actually a loss of 4 cents per package), and business cards.

How many of you guys are here that are collectors, but have a business card for your hobby business?

I meet quite a few guys who set up at card shows on the weekend that pass out business cards and are collectors. Their table cost and business card cost may be minimal, but it still factors in.

Let's get back to the topic: negative feedback for excessive shipping. Would you leave a negative feedback for an charge of $3.50, disclosed at the time of listing?

[D.P.Johnson]

Originally Posted by Sean1125

As a collector trying to connect with other collectors you should be factoring in your printer ink, labels (I forgot those on the list above, whoops - it's actually a loss of 4 cents per package), and business cards.

How many of you guys are here that are collectors, but have a business card for your hobby business?

I meet quite a few guys who set up at card shows on the weekend that pass out business cards and are collectors. Their table cost and business card cost may be minimal, but it still factors in.

Let's get back to the topic: negative feedback for excessive shipping. Would you leave a negative feedback for an charge of $3.50, disclosed at the time of listing?

My comment wasn't directed at you Sean; I'm actually impressed you've figured out exactly what it DOES cost to ship a small package. I remember this topic (the cost of shipping) being discussed before, and I think it sheds some light on the subject, expecially for those people who think sellers are "gouging" when they charge $3.00 or so to ship an item.
Anyway, with that being said, NO I don't think $3.50 is excessive for shipping an item, and I wouldn't leave negative feedback...

[begsu1013]

to answer you question directly...

it depends:


q: if i pay $3.50 and it's properly packed?

a: great. posi feedback.


q: if i pay $3.50 and it shows up in a white envelope, but still unscathed?

a: i say "wow", note the brass balls but still don't leave neg feedback.


q: if i pay $3.50+ and it shows up in a white envelope and is damaged?

a: heaven help them.