Hindman Auctions Shipping

[x2drich2000]

Recently won several cards from this auction house and was wondering if any one has any experience using one of the 3rd-party shipper listed on their site or any other ideas for shipping. To say I was suprised by their in house shipping quote would be a big understatement.

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[raulus]

Did you win something extra bulky and/or fragile that would call for special shipping arrangements?

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by raulus

Did you win something extra bulky and/or fragile that would call for special shipping arrangements?

Nope, 4 standard graded cards totalling $2500. In house shipping quote was $120 fedex priority overnight. Definitely don't need priority overnight so waiting to hear back if they ship any other ways, but looking for other options at the same time.

[oldjudge]

They are not making money on that shipping charge. Their insurance policy may require overnight shipping with signature required.

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

They are not making money on that shipping charge. Their insurance policy may require overnight shipping with signature required.

Yes, if shipping priority overnight the amount isn't bad, but how many people really would need/want that at this price point? I think most people would want to reduce costs unless its a truely exceptional item. To me, I can't think of anything that I would get that getting it tomorrow rather than the following day would make an ounce of difference and getting it before 10am or after 3pm even less of a difference.

[Baseballcrazy62]

There shipping is outrageous and before I bid with them again I will get a quote in advance.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

They are not making money on that shipping charge. Their insurance policy may require overnight shipping with signature required.

I am not familiar with any insurance that requires overnight shipping. Signature required, absolutely.
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[sb1]

Have a local friend or board member pick it up in person after you pay and they can forward to you. I have had one or two do this for me in the past when shipping with these types of third party shipping operations.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Nope, 4 standard graded cards totalling $2500. In house shipping quote was $120 fedex priority overnight. Definitely don't need priority overnight so waiting to hear back if they ship any other ways, but looking for other options at the same time.

Whoa! $120 seems like a lot of bread for shipping 4 standard size graded pieces.

Most auction houses seem like they would be closer to $25, give or take.