Anyone here done business with Chris Long Management?

[mdschulze]

When I started selling a few weeks ago, I played by Ebay's rules. By the time I relisted one of the larger items multiple times at $3.00 a pop, I knew I had to change things. Ebay never offered to refund my listing fees because my item didn't sell... nor did I expect them to. If you take the amount of listing fees I spent on items that didn't sell, minus what I "screwed" Ebay out of on Final Value Fees... Ebay still comes out the winner. I do not shed any tears for Ebay nor do I lose any sleep over feelings of guilt. My priorities on selling first goes to the Buyer, then myself. Ebay still makes money on my listings... just not as much!

BTW: On 3 of my posted items, I had questions asked by potential bidders, about the higher shipping costs. I responded to their questions, and posted all correspondence for anyone to see... including Ebay. My answers were along the lines of, "I posted a higher shipping cost to maintain the value of the item but to also minimize Ebay's Final Value Fees". Not once did I have anyone object to this statement, nor did I receive an infraction from Ebay.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

Not once did I have anyone object to this statement, nor did I receive an infraction from Ebay.

Most buyers shouldn't care, which is why no one will be objecting. The only issue will be if someone on this board doesn't like your tone and decides to rat you out to eBay. Some of the people who view these threads are really closely aligned with ebay, either as power sellers, or as fraud police. One of them could go out of their way to rat you out, but I would hope that wouldn't happen.

The fact that ebay has made a profit on you is probably not the best motivation for self-helping yourself to some of their expected profit. At least, it's not particularly persuasive. You found a way around the ebay listing fees. Eventually ebay might catch on and penalize you. Or not. I don't really care one way or the other.

[mdschulze]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Most buyers shouldn't care, which is why no one will be objecting. The only issue will be if someone on this board doesn't like your tone and decides to rat you out to eBay. Some of the people who view these threads are really closely aligned with ebay, either as power sellers, or as fraud police. One of them could go out of their way to rat you out, but I would hope that wouldn't happen.

The fact that ebay has made a profit on you is probably not the best motivation for self-helping yourself to some of their expected profit. At least, it's not particularly persuasive. You found a way around the ebay listing fees. Eventually ebay might catch on and penalize you. Or not. I don't really care one way or the other.

Yeah, I don't really care either... that's why I had no problem listing my Ebay ID on here. If Ebay deems me a terrorist and cancels my account... Oh well! As long as I'm open an honest with the Buyer and they are happy...I'm happy. It doesn't hurt to make a little cash either!!

[Jim VB]

Paul, Mike,

Fair enough.

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to exert my will, or values on anyone else. I was just expressing my opinions.

[bobbyw8469]

My two cents....it is silly to argue about a $4 shipping charge, unless it comes in a plain, white envlope with a 44 cent stamps. I know buyers want shipping as cheap as possible, but the only way I know of to ship it cheaply is to affix a stamp and an address label straight on the PSA slab itself (and even then, I think the slab is considered too small to just put a stamp on and mail it by itself).

[mdschulze]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Paul, Mike,

Fair enough.

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to exert my will, or values on anyone else. I was just expressing my opinions.

Jim,

I respect your opinion and you make valid points, not just on this thread but others that I've read as well. I don't get to participate much in this forum since I know very little about pre-war cards so I thought I would jump in and share my recent experiences with Ebay regarding shipping practices. Although we share different opinions on this, I appreciate the honesty and keeping everything civil. You're a top notch guy and I look forward to reading more of your posts. BTW... this helps my posting percentages as well! Check it out Leon!!!

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by mdschulze

Jim,

I respect your opinion and you make valid points, not just on this thread but others that I've read as well. I don't get to participate much in this forum since I know very little about pre-war cards so I thought I would jump in and share my recent experiences with Ebay regarding shipping practices. Although we share different opinions on this, I appreciate the honesty and keeping everything civil. You're a top notch guy and I look forward to reading more of your posts. BTW... this helps my posting percentages as well! Check it out Leon!!!

Mike,

You'll always be OK with me... ever since you made that crack about divorcing a "crack head stripper."

You've got equity for life, with me.

[mdschulze]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Mike,

You'll always be OK with me... ever since you made that crack about divorcing a "crack head stripper."

You've got equity for life, with me.

I wish I was joking on that one... unfortunately, it was the truth. Boy, do I have some stories for you.... maybe down the road when things are slow on here! May God Bless!