Shipping?

[Bliggity]

I also noticed that seller (he has some other items ending tonight) and found it pretty unusual. I usually charge $3.25 to cover postage and supplies (which is a loss by a couple pennies). Since he advertises the shipping cost in advance, I guess you can't do much except ding him on the stars.

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

, I guess you can't do much except ding him on the stars.

I was thinking about that, just don't know if it is customary.

[Bliggity]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

I was thinking about that, just don't know if it is customary.

I can't recall ever paying more than $4 shipping on a card of that value. I've never given less than 5 stars on shipping, but I certainly would in your case, and wouldn't feel bad about it.

ETA: I guess you may want to wait and see how the card arrives. If he sends it in a flat-rate box, I guess the shipping price isn't too bad. I think that's a little overkill for a $150 card, but I know some buyers may prefer that. If he sends it in a regular bubble mailer, then it's unreasonable.

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

I can't recall ever paying more than $4 shipping on a card of that value. I've never given less than 5 stars on shipping, but I certainly would in your case, and wouldn't feel bad about it.

ETA: I guess you may want to wait and see how the card arrives. If he sends it in a flat-rate box, I guess the shipping price isn't too bad. I think that's a little overkill for a $150 card, but I know some buyers may prefer that. If he sends it in a regular bubble mailer, then it's unreasonable.

Thanks for the reply. I'll do that-wait for it to arrive.
Btw, I have an nicely centered 1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio SGC 80. Just love it!

[Bliggity]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

Thanks for the reply. I'll do that-wait for it to arrive.
Btw, I have an nicely centered 1939 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio SGC 80. Just love it!

Well obviously now you have to show it!




Not to derail the thread or anything...

[BruceinGa]

Working on it. Comcast keeps going down

[keithsky]

Buy the card from one of the major auction companies and it would be 15.00 shipping plus 20% buyer's premium

[Snapolit1]

For any card over $100 I usually ask $10 for shipping. Covers the priority mail box and the occasional purchase of bubble wrap and tape. And my time to walk to the post office and wait in line. And send you an email with tracking info. May not be the cheapest but card will be safe and haven't lost one yet.

In any event, the price of shipping is pretty irrelevant by itself. What's important is how much you are paying for the card plus shipping.

[BruceinGa]

finally.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

I also noticed that seller (he has some other items ending tonight) and found it pretty unusual. I usually charge $3.25 to cover postage and supplies (which is a loss by a couple pennies). Since he advertises the shipping cost in advance, I guess you can't do much except ding him on the stars.

My response to that is, if a seller lists a fixed shipping cost and you are aware of it, then it is what it is and there should be no issues.

If your card arrives in a well-secured box, etc., then there is zero to complain about.

If it arrives in a flimsy package, then you can complain and ding.