Sometimes I just don't understand the logic of the ebay seller

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by travrosty

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.

+1, totally agree. Have it happen to me as a buyer and seller. I will not send anything without DC.

[BleedinBlue]

Originally Posted by HOF Auto Rookies

+1, totally agree. Have it happen to me as a buyer and seller. I will not send anything without DC.

DC, OK. No problem. Insurance? Do the math. You'd have to lose about 15% of your items to make that pay off for you in this case. Adult signature required? Give me a break.

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.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by BleedinBlue

DC, OK. No problem. Insurance? Do the math. You'd have to lose about 15% of your items to make that pay off for you in this case. Adult signature required? Give me a break.

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.

It was $11, I'm sure they really didn't care, probably taking a loss on the card for having it sell that low, eBay fees etc, to maintain a good image and avoid any conflict. IMO

[Runscott]

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.