Crazy Shipping Charges

F117ASR

I know that some people like to make that extra buck or two from shipping but this is ridiculous. If I type my zip code in I get 28.00! Yeah right! Like three slabbed coins weigh 25 lbs!

sliderider

Mine comes out to 16.20. Still a lot to ship 3 slabbed coins. 2-3 day Priority mail sucks.

wayneherndon

$12.30 for me!

WH

Bochiman

Correct me if I am wrong (please!) but that isn't something the seller can control, right?
I am talking about the USPS postal calculator that is used.

So, it looks like there is a problem using it (anytime I have used one in an auction, I have an outrageous amount listed for me and I just shake my head and walk away....not going to risk it) and not necessarily one due to the design of the seller.
Not to say the seller wouldn't keep it if it was sent, but, I wouldn't hold it against them.
They would likely be better off just stating $5 or something.

Bochiman

Oh yeah...here is what mine came out to:



All prices include any packaging and handling fees charged by the seller.


US Postal Service Priority Mail®
Estimated delivery time: 2-3 days.
Learn more about US Postal Service shipping.

Shipping & Handling: $27.80
Insurance (optional): $1.30

Cladiator

$27.80 for me too.

littlejohn

Shipping & Handling: $16.85
Insurance (optional): $1.30
FOR ME

Gonfunko

It doesn't even think mine is a U.S. Zip!

100proof1957

Moron had to set that up with the wrong weight
that 5.60 anywhere in the country !
Insured and tracked !

Rev1775

Yep, he just sets the weight and size way up... to over inflate the costs.... jerk

"eBay's shipping calculator determines U.S. Postal Service and UPS shipping charges within the 50 United States based on your zip code. Sellers enter shipping information when they list their item, including the weight of the item, the shipping service they use, and any packaging and handling fees.

When you enter a zip code, the shipping calculator uses all of this information to determine the correct shipping charge. Note that the shipping insurance rate is only shown when an auction ends since the rate is based off the final price of the item"

Im in Pa right next door and mine was 12.00 to ship that...

jshawaii

Ouch!!! $27.00 + insurance to Hawaii.... thats more then I got charged to ship a collection of 30 Ikes by U.S. Priority last month.

Thats as bad as a 15% "Juice" for Heritage on-line auctions!

goose3

Now now friends, don't forget you should have to compensate the seller for his/her time, materials, gas, wear and tear on car, and just plain hassle of mailing you the package!

Geez. The nerve of some of you.

hamiltonjh

APO address (96319)

US Postal Service Priority Mail® 2-3 days (LMAO)

Shipping & Handling: $27.80
Insurance (optional): $1.30

K6AZ

Enter your U.S. ZIP Code and click on the Calculate button

Review the shipping services and rates for shipping to "23113".
All prices include any packaging and handling fees charged by the seller.


US Postal Service Priority Mail®
Estimated delivery time: 2-3 days.
Learn more about US Postal Service shipping.

Shipping & Handling: $11.05
Insurance (optional): $1.30

Interesting, looks like I am the lowest so far.

Before roasting this guy, I would ask him about this. A lot of people have had problems with the shipping calculator.

Tootawl

For me it was:
Shipping & Handling: $11.05
Insurance (optional): $1.30

RotatedRainbows

I also received 11.05 but it should not matter where you live with priority mail as it cost the same to send it 2 miles as it does 2000 in the US. I do not know why he does not just put a fixed price in for shipping based on the weight of the item.

Barry

<< <i>I also received 11.05 but it should not matter where you live with priority mail as it cost the same to send it 2 miles as it does 2000 in the US. >>


That used to be the case, but no longer. Now, the distance travelled by the package does affect rate, except on the lowest weights.

K6AZ

Barry, for under a pound priority mail is $3.85 anywhere in the US. This guy is either gouging on the S&H, or he didn't enter the information right.

Neptune

pa-leeze folks - don't buy from these type gougers. Yes, they CAN control it.

telecoin

Here is a little trick I use for shipping heavy packages: You can ship any weight priority package anywhere in the country for only $3.85 (flat rate). I have shipped 20 to 25 rolls of cents for just $3.85 using the PO flat rate envelope. I pack the rolls in a priority cassette-type box and then insert it into the 1 lb. flat rate envelope. Post Office regulations state that you may not use tape on the outside of the package so there is a procedure I use to pack the envelope using 2 sided carpet tape on the inside of the package to secure it. For a step-by-step tutorial click this link: PACKING LINK

Bikingnut

27.80 to San Diego.

earlwbollinger

It does seem a bit steep with free boxes from USPS.
I got $19.30 for shipping plus $13.0 for insurance too.
Maybe he uses that extra heavy padding material in a extra big box?

Russ

<< <i>US Postal Service Priority Mail®
Estimated delivery time: 2-3 days.
Learn more about US Postal Service shipping.

Shipping & Handling: $27.80
Insurance (optional): $1.30 >>



At least it's a consistent gouge. That's the same shipping rate I got.

Russ, NCNE

mgoodm3

27.80 + 1.30 insurance like everyone else.

K6AZ

I punched in a San Diego zip, and it did come back as $28.70 plus insurance. I sent the seller a polite email asking if this was indeed correct. We'll see what he has to say.

susanlynn9

Mine came to over $16. I think that's interesting since those coins could ship Priority Mail anywhere in the US for $3.85 (the price for a package up to 1 lb). I wouldn't even have a problem with $4.50 or $5 if the seller wants to allow for wrapping materials.