eBay Jerk of the Day

[shammus]

It's probably best to check with the seller about this sort of request before completing a transaction though. It's not fair to the seller to buy something and THEN ask your questions.

In addition, shipping in a white envelope isn't exactly the safest way to ship your cards. I would say that's a borderline unreasonable request. It's up to the seller to make sure the cards arrive at their destination safely and free from harm. If the original poster had sent the cards in the white envelope and they had been damaged during shipping, he would be liable for them.

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by shammus

It's probably best to check with the seller about this sort of request before completing a transaction though. It's not fair to the seller to buy something and THEN ask your questions.

In addition, shipping in a white envelope isn't exactly the safest way to ship your cards. I would say that's a borderline unreasonable request. It's up to the seller to make sure the cards arrive at their destination safely and free from harm. If the original poster had sent the cards in the white envelope and they had been damaged during shipping, he would be liable for them.

We had an item that we specifically said ship to USA only and a buyer from Austria emailed about overseas shipping which we said we respectfully did not do and the moron bid anyhow. Even when you give specific information and answers to customers, they do not always listen. I agree with Sean about the fact you can't put tracking on a plain white envelope is a possibility here so canceling the transaction may not have been a bad move.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by kmac32

We had an item that we specifically said ship to USA only and a buyer from Austria emailed about overseas shipping which we said we respectfully did not do and the moron bid anyhow. Even when you give specific information and answers to customers, they do not always listen. I agree with Sean about the fact you can't put tracking on a plain white envelope is a possibility here so canceling the transaction may not have been a bad move.

Hello Ken,

If you wish to only ship to the USA you can make the changes on the ebay listing form under shipping. You can check off the places, by continent or country, you do not wish to ship to. If you do that they will not be able to bid. I have first hand knowledge of this. I saw an item on ebayUK that I was wanted to bid on. The seller had Europe only. I asked if he was willing to ship to the U.S. and he said he would. I tried to bid before he unblocked the U.S. and I was prevented from bidding. A message came up saying that the seller did not ship to that country. After he unchecked the U.S. no problem.

Cheers,

Michael

[T206BrownHindu]

I don't like when people say their life is too busy to wait in line (for anything). Nobody likes doing it, but sometimes you have to bite the bullet.

[poorlydrawncat]

I don't see what's wrong with that request. A top loader in a white envelope can be mailed for a single, standard stamp. Just throw it in the mailbox and you're all set. Although had I been the buyer I would have checked beforehand just as a courtesy, as a seller I would probably not deny such a request.

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Hello Ken,

If you wish to only ship to the USA you can make the changes on the ebay listing form under shipping. You can check off the places, by continent or country, you do not wish to ship to. If you do that they will not be able to bid. I have first hand knowledge of this. I saw an item on ebayUK that I was wanted to bid on. The seller had Europe only. I asked if he was willing to ship to the U.S. and he said he would. I tried to bid before he unblocked the U.S. and I was prevented from bidding. A message came up saying that the seller did not ship to that country. After he unchecked the U.S. no problem.

Cheers,

Michael

Know that now and all new listings are done this way. My point is that they specifically emailed about the shipping, we're told no, and they still bid. Did learn from this situation, but I do consider this person a jerk for not respecting the listing and proceeding even after being told no.

[Buythatcard]

Just to show this buyer that I am not a bad guy.

I decided to send the card off in a white envelope. Not only that, I told him that the card is for free.

Sometimes, doing nice things for people has more of an impact than trying to scold them.

[Bpm0014]

That's a class act. Hopefully the seller will appreciate it.

[shammus]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

Just to show this buyer that I am not a bad guy.

I decided to send the card off in a white envelope. Not only that, I told him that the card is for free.

Sometimes, doing nice things for people has more of an impact than trying to scold them.

Very nice and classy thing to do. Did he respond to your offer?

[Buythatcard]

No response yet. Card is already in its white envelope and ready to go.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

Just to show this buyer that I am not a bad guy.

I decided to send the card off in a white envelope. Not only that, I told him that the card is for free.

Sometimes, doing nice things for people has more of an impact than trying to scold them.

Kudos Howard, that was very kind of you.

Sincerely, Clayton

[earlywynnfan]

I'd still mail it; karma will follow.

There have been times where I found out the postage I quoted on ebay was noticably higher than it actually ended up being, so about 6-8 times last year I refunded several dollars to some buyers for the overage. 1 person thanked me.

Ken