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Sometimes I just don't understand the logic of the ebay seller
This is another rant about the lack of common sense by some sellers on ebay. Today's rant has to do with packing and shipping an item.
I bought a card on ebay earlier this week. A 1941 Goudey Bob Muncrief that I won for $11.53. Shipping was $5 which is far too high but I've gotten used to sellers who try to gouge buyers on shipping and factored this into my bid. Total for the delivered card was $16.53 which I was comfortable with. Last night I got one of those little slips in my mailbox telling me I needed to stop by the post office and sign for a package. This was a bit baffling since I didn't remember buying anything which should have required a signature. I picked up my card this morning and this genius had purchased delivery confirmation, insurance and required an adult signature on my $11.53 purchase. Total shipping charge on the label is $7.65. He actually lost money on the $5 shipping fee he charged me. Seriously? Insurance, DC AND Adult Signature required? How paranoid can you be? He did save on the packaging though. Rather than use new packaging he took a portion of a previously used bubble mailer. not the whole bubble mailer but just exactly enough to fit around the semi-rigid holder. Because it is an odd size I'm sure he had to pay extra for shipping as well. He then wrapped the whole Dr. Frankenstein's creation in tape and saran wrap to make sure it didn't get wet I guess. The thing was so small that the labels for DC, INS and Postage cover up 80% of the front. When I got it I spent a few minutes trying to figure out how to get into the thing before I gave up and just got out the scissors. Fortunately the raw card stayed in it's holder so I didn't cut off a corner. I feel better now but remain amazed he couldn't ship a single $11.53 card for less than $7.65. |
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The guy probably got jobbed a time or two by people claiming they didnt get an item, or that it was damaged, etc. It only takes once to make someone cautious.
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+1, totally agree. Have it happen to me as a buyer and seller. I will not send anything without DC.
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Also, apply some common sense. When the buyer has 2400+ feedback and 100% rating it's probably a safe bet this guy hasn't been building up feedback to steal his $11.53. Last edited by BleedinBlue; 04-05-2012 at 02:36 PM. |
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I completely understand Brian's frustration, and I respect his opinion, but...
There are ALL kinds of sellers, and all kinds of buyers, on ebay. You will never know exactly what's going on in their heads, but I really think that as long as they state their shipping up front, the buyer should (as Brian did) take that into account in their bidding, and then as long as the item arrives safely....just enjoy the item you won. I got chewed out right and left by a buyer, because I charged $5.00 for priority insured shipping. I said "sorry", refunded ALL of his shipping, then made sure he could see the actual shipping cost on the label. No, I received no apologies, and I'm sure he dinged me for excessive shipping.
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Totally agree. I never ship a thing without using Insurance and delivery confirmation.
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I have no problem with sellers sending to me with insurance and DC, I just can't stand signature requirement. I am never home to sign those, and I do not need my finacee signing for it either. Plus I have to wait an additional day or more before I can go to the post office to pick up the new Gem that I have been waiting on, and signature delivery just slows down the process of me having my new card
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Last edited by ChiSoxCardboard; 04-05-2012 at 11:22 PM. |
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Maybe the seller put the card into his company's mail. Didn't pay anything and made $5 for "shipping"...
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The post office has changed their fee structure over the past few years (with zones, first-class parcel vs first-class letter, etc,...), so I think the cheapest it costs to send a bubble mailer package is $2.25 (I may be wrong, though)
I agree that $5 is a little high on postage, but it's actual great that he used the extra services. Why should you care if he over spent on those services for you to get the card ? I would love a seller to do that. I've received a card loose in an envelope on occasion. |
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Depends on the value of the card as to whether I insure it or go for delivery confirmation. As a rule anything under $40.00 I send first class in a flat rate box and just ask for the seller to e-mail me when it arrives. Only had one package damaged in shipping and the buyer was very gracious in not asking for anything as he really wanted the card and may or may not have it reslabbed. It also depends on the person I am dealing with. For the most part here, people from Net54 are pretty easy going. Guess I would be more careful if I didn't know a persons reputation. Common sense is the rule!
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zljones right on with that fiancee comment. I don't need anyone else signing for or knowing what I have purchased.
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