$4.00 for shipping and this is what I got
zef204
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I am usually not one to complain about s/h. I actually took the seller's side on that debate the other day where the $6.00 was not excessive. But in this envelope came 2 common cards that I paid $.99 ea for and $4.00 shipping. 2 auctions/ combined shipping so I didn't think it was THAT out of line. Anyhow, here is the scan...
Is this rediculous for $4.00 shipping on a $1.98 win?
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Poor seller.. Crappy shipping.
<< <i>Is this rediculous for $4.00 shipping on a $1.98 win? >>
I would say so. Why do people ship any value of cards in a letter envelope? The envelope gets processed by a machine, increasing the odds of it getting damaged. A cheap bubble mailer, .60 postage, and he still could have made his "S&H profit" - but your cards would have arrived safely.
Because they're booger eating a-holes.
Usually I just mention what I charge and how items are shipped.
This example burns me up.
In the past month I jumped into the modern selling market to see what would happen.
I have the time and made buys that would ensure no losses.
In that time I have shipped close to 100 packages, and found ways to make shipping less costly and more efficient.
Some things I hear and know are not true -
Shipping materials costs -
#0 bubble packs can be bought at Sam's Club for $4.50 in boxes of 25, 18 cents each.
Top loaders - 10 cents max
Penny sleeves - negligible, less than a penny.
Postage-
Postage can be purchased and printed on Ebay/Paypal. A 2 oz. package (one or two cards) will cost 93 cents, which includes delivery confirmation. They charge a little more than the usual 60 cents for this package, but would you rather stand in line? Insurance up to $200 can now be printed this way too. Print the label on regular paper and tape securely to the package.
If you want to print postage on labels buy 8 1/2 x 11 label stock, $25 for 100 sheets and print two labels per sheet.
Priority mail can also be printed this way, with the flat rate envelopes/boxes available free at the post office, or you can order quantities of 25 for free which are delivered to your house.
So, you now have a package that has cost about $1.50 to produce, and needs to be delivered to the postal service. Drop in any mail box, pack n ship, or post office.
Four bucks is not steep, but for 25 cents more I ship Priority Mail, which I require for orders over $50. I figure if someone spends that much then they deserve better handling.
Lets face it, some people just shaft us on shipping. Others may not know the real cost or how to package items safely.
I find that buyers really appreciate secure packaging and low cost shipping. That's why I charge $2.50 for up to three cards, and 50 cents each after that.
My two cents.
My cost:
Postage $.49
Delivery Confirmation and Paypal fee for first class label $.33
#000 Bubble Mailer $.14
Top Loader and Penny Sleeve $.05
My actual cost to ship a single card is $1.01
I figure my time is worth the other $.24
Bottom line is a lot people make a lot of money by charging excessive shipping fees. I simply figure their shipping price in to what I'm willing to pay for an item and bid accordingly. If I paid four dollars and received a standard envelope with a $.39 stamp it would be an automatic neg followed by a nastygram to the seller. Totally uncalled for in my opinion!
Shannon
My Steve Carlton Basic Registry Set
GG
I won a few auctions for you last week and this is how I got them today. One card was unharmed, but the other had a dinged corner and the card in the penny sleeve was hanging out. For $4.00 shipping I think maybe you could invest in a bubble mailer? I understand that there are handling charges, but come on. Your cards are awesome and that is why I bought again but please get them to me in one piece. If you won't do a bubble mailer at least tap two pieces of cardboard around the cards.
His response...
I am going to continue to ship the same way there should have been tape on the top of the holder. If you do not like the way the cards will be shipped please purchase your cards elsewhere. Let me know which card was damaged and I will replace it.
I appreciate him taking care of the card that was damaged but I think I am going to buy my cards elsewhere.
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Oh yeah, EagleEye
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The bad thing is...most sellers now only give feedback once the buyer has...instead of the other way around. You hit him with a negative, you can be sure that you are going to get a retaliatory negative in return.
I don't have a problem paying for shipping. I sell as much as I buy and I have too lost money on shipping. But take care of thecards that you are sending out. It would never cross my mind to stick a card ina toploader, throw it in a white envelope and sen it on its way. I would think that anyone in this hobby places value in cards. I would think that would make someone want to ship with care. I don't think that $4.00 is unreasonable, I think the shipping method was.
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I've also gotten broken slabs from a bubble mailer. How they handle the situation keeps me buyin or makes me look at other sellers.
I charge $3 for a shipping and that can be up to 3 slabs in the bubble mailer. What more handling charge do I need to charge when I'm throwing multiple cards into the same mailer?? Even with delivery confirmation and 1st class shipping, I've never lost money on basic shipping of a few slabs.
So for all those sellers out there who charge 3 or 4 bucks for a white envelope delivery, you're going to lose some business.
Who was the seller?
Mike
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
there is no pride anymore...
GG
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He is a big seller of autos and mainly Chicago guys. Good rating, good condition, but a bad attitude.
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