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Views on Shipping and handling charges?
Posted By: Lee Behrens
This is a topic I would like to hear some discussion about. I personally charge $2.50 S/H (which is posted in my auctions) for each of my single card auctions, if they are multiple winners I do not charge any extra. It cost me .55 postage, .20 bubble pack, the rest is to help cover the cost of the auction. I do not feel this is excessive and is posted in my description. |
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Views on Shipping and handling charges?
Posted By: MikeSchmidt
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Posted By: John
If the person puts the total in the auction then i feel they can charge whatever they want as long as you know before hand you should factor that in to what your paying....but when people dont put the total in,i either email them or if they have a low/bad feedback record dont bid at all....in your case i would not buy from them again,but also tell people who they are so it doesnt happen to someone else....one of the board members on the other board got charged $12 for a single card,and the auction said "buyer pays shipping",and he told people because he didnt want it to happen to other people...also if it says "buyer pays ACTUAL shipping" from a reliable seller then ill usually bid....take care,John |
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Posted By: Tom (autograf)
I generally charge $2.00 on single cards with values at about $20.00 and below. Above that, and especially with pricey items, I pretty much force people to take insurance as I don't want to be responsible for the actions of the USPS....especially lately.....if the $6.00 included insurance, then I don't think it's entirely unreasonable unless it comes in an envelope with a 55c stamp on it. Depends on the value of the (10) T206 cards......$200.00 value with insurance would be $3.00 for insurance alone. So....no insurance, you got screwed, with insurance could see it. |
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Posted By: leon
I agree with the folks that say if a shipping charge is stated it is ok to charge whatever. Forewarned is fairwarned. Just factor in the cost and make a decision. As for me it seems I somehow always lose on shipping. Yesterday I sent the G & B out Fedex overnight as stated in the auction, with insurance. I stated $30.00 shipping in the auction description. Actual cost was $34.98 regards all... |
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Posted By: Lee Behrens
I received the cards today, with some postage refunded and the cards were as described. Everthing was handled very well. |
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Posted By: Anthony
Ok, here's another variation on the topic. I believe that the seller is responsible for getting the product to the buyer safely. If it is lost, then the transaction hasn't been completed, and the buyer is due a refund. While most sellers I've dealt with have agreed when something didn't show up (about 4 times in 500+ transactions) two didn't. If you are selling an item shouldn't insurance always be included in the shipping and handling charges? I always request it to be, and never question paying extra for it if necessary. Any thoughts? Is the seller only responsible for dropping the package in the mail, as one had stated? |
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Posted By: Marc S.
I in no way believe that everything I send through the mail gets to the people to whom I'm sending the item. However, if the buyer is unwilling to pay an extra dollar for insurance and confirmation, then I will not pay that extra money myself. |
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Posted By: runscott
That's a tricky subject. I pay for insurance on items I sell for over $50 to avoid that problem. But it's a hassle to go to the Post Office just to insure a $10 card, so you're probably better off just reimbursing buyers for lost items that don't cost much. I sent a check to a buyer for a piece of broken glass in a display the other day - just seemed like good business practice. E-bay has some sort of insurance deal, but I think there's a deductable. |
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Views on Shipping and handling charges?
Posted By: Lee Behrens
Hey remember, One man's junk is another mans treasure. I have limited resources and prefer quanity over quality (which would be nice and I do treat myself every now and then), but I am very pleased with the cards I have aquired. |
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Views on Shipping and handling charges?
Posted By: runscott
Lee, I am constantly amazed at your ability to find decent cards at low prices. |
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