Am I being unreasonable?
arlea1957
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I recently had some stuff sell on ebay and one bidder bought 4 items which were all 1979 SBA's from a bank roll. His winning bid was 1 cent per coin (obviously not much interest in these). On the items I had $1.95 shipping. He sent me an email regarding combined shipping. I sent him back an email stating that I would cut the shipping cost in half for each additional coin he bid on ie 1.95 for the first 1 for the send .50 for the third etc. So the four coins came to about 3.75 for shipping which is what I invoiced him for (total $3.79). I then received another email telling me my mailing costs were to high for any standard usps shipping and could I explain to him why I was charging so much? I was going to lose it on him but decided to just respond that the shipping charges were clearly explained to him and if he did not agree he should not have bid and that I will gladly cancel the auction (and go spend the $4.00).
comments appreciated.
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You do not need to explain yourself to them. Your auction clearly stated the terms?
That should be enough. Joe
Yep, you were being very reasonable IMO.
Joe.
My wife bought an item from China before. She won the auction for a small display piece. She won the item for 1 cent. The shipping was $75!!! She didn't read the fine print and had to pay. She thought it wasn't that bad. She thought she was getting an old piece. Then she learned that the dynasty she won the item was from was now, not 100 years ago like she thought. Buyer beware! READ ALL OF THE AUCTION BEFORE BIDDING! Just my opinion. Ray
Let him know that even though you've lost money on this, you're not complaining. If he cannot live with it then charge him full rate for each and every item. That ought to change his tune.
Next time you list an item with face value of One Dollar, for Pete's Sake, start your auction at 99 cents. With all due respect ... with all the people out there literally looking for something for nothing, protect yourself. What were you thinking?
He obtains $4 (did I read that correctly) delivered for less than face and he's going to complain? YOU don't need customers like that.
<< <i>I then received another email telling me my mailing costs were to high for any standard usps shipping and could I explain to him why I was charging so much? >>
To better answer the question, WHO MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT STANDARD RATES? S/H is involved, materials, your TIME and as for why so much ... you might mention that you do not have to offer discounts at all and it's full rare for each item won.
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So we can block em !!!
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<< <i>Who is this bidder? I think a lot of us would like to block him. >>
Ditto. This oozepile is whining about getting money for less than face, including shipping. He's definitely block material.
Russ, NCNE
Then come back tell us his ebay name so we can block him.
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Joe.
I just paid almost $7 for shipping on a slabbed coin, seller wouldn't negociate the shipping but I really wanted the coin. If I find out there was no insurance on the package there will be hell to pay.
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Who is it-
we want to extinguish his flame from buying on the bay.
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<< <i>Ok, so if the actual shipping comes to around $2 for all the items in one package, how do you justify the overage charge to the buyer?
and handling.
Joe. >>
I find that there are very few instances where a "handling" fee is really justified. It's just another excuse for a seller to make extra money on top of the auction bids.
I agree, except in cases where the items are selling for below its cost.
San Diego, CA
In your opinion. Unfortumately, in an eBay auction the buyer does not get to dictate the terms, the seller does. Once you win the auction you are subject to the auction's terms. If someone thinks the S&H is too high or unfair, address it with the seller BEFORE you bid otherwise don't bid.
Joe.
<< <i>I find that there are very few instances where a "handling" fee is really justified. It's just another excuse for a seller to make extra money on top of the auction bids.
I agree, except in cases where the items are selling for below its cost. >>
In an auction format that's the risk you take if you don't put a reserve or opening bid amount to cover your costs.
There are many tools available out there to calculate shipping costs, if people would just use them. Takes all the mystery and questions out of the equation.
Start an auction at a cent ?, don't whine and try to jack up the cost with bogus "fees" because you lost money.
Agree, at the same time, the terms of the auctions are clear so there is no negociation after the fact, in fact, insurance should be added in this case since the buyer might even say he did not receive the coins afterward.
San Diego, CA
IMHO
Russ
<< <i>I have the same problem, potential bidders want to send SASE to bring down shipping costs. One called my preference for Priority mail outrageous. I said fine, you win, you send me a SASE, and I never want to hear from you again. That includes if you never get the item because it gets lost in the mail, if its bent,scratched,busted,burned,shredded, or slips out a hole in the envelope. You ask for cheap, you get cheap. Period. These guys get something for almost nothing, then want to have you eat the cost of listing the item,paying Ebay when it sells, then cheaping out on shipping--BLOCK HIM!
IMHO
Russ >>
Probably because Priority Mail is the biggest farce that the USPS has running these days. The ONLY reason many sellers like it is because they are too damn cheap to buy supplies to mail stuff.
I've been mailing out PSA cards. I wrap them in cardboard (which I buy) and place them in a bubble mailer (which I buy) I tape the cardboard and the mailer. It costs me 1.47 (I think) for one card with Del. Con. My bubble mailers make it anywhere as fast as priority mail does and I don't have to pay close to 5.00, or charge the bidder that ripoff fee.
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<< <i>I have the same problem, potential bidders want to send SASE to bring down shipping costs. One called my preference for Priority mail outrageous. I said fine, you win, you send me a SASE, and I never want to hear from you again. That includes if you never get the item because it gets lost in the mail, if its bent,scratched,busted,burned,shredded, or slips out a hole in the envelope. You ask for cheap, you get cheap. Period. These guys get something for almost nothing, then want to have you eat the cost of listing the item,paying Ebay when it sells, then cheaping out on shipping--BLOCK HIM!
IMHO
Russ >>
Probably because Priority Mail is the biggest farce that the USPS has running these days. The ONLY reason many sellers like it is because they are too damn cheap to buy supplies to mail stuff.
I've been mailing out PSA cards. I wrap them in cardboard (which I buy) and place them in a bubble mailer (which I buy) I tape the cardboard and the mailer. It costs me 1.47 (I think) for one card with Del. Con. My bubble mailers make it anywhere as fast as priority mail does and I don't have to pay close to 5.00, or charge the bidder that ripoff fee. >>
I can testify in the positive for this !
Buy the way here are some inexpensive SBA's that sold for 1 cent on e-bay link
<< <i>By the way here are some inexpensive SBA's that sold for 1 cent on e-bay link >>
Those look like the OP's auctions, which would make "sarge" the pinhead in question.
Honestly, I don't think I'd have the chutzpah to ask a seller to sell me SBAs at below face, including shipping. For sarge to do so and then complain about it is unbelievable.
<< <i>Out em !!!
So we can block em !!! >>
<< <i>I find that there are very few instances where a "handling" fee is really justified. It's just another excuse for a seller to make extra money on top of the auction bids.
In your opinion. Unfortumately, in an eBay auction the buyer does not get to dictate the terms, the seller does. Once you win the auction you are subject to the auction's terms. If someone thinks the S&H is too high or unfair, address it with the seller BEFORE you bid otherwise don't bid.
Joe. >>
It's fun to deal with the nice people on eBay.
Every once in a while I get an email from somebody asking why they are blocked from bidding.
Now, that I've added sarge to the list maybe I'll hear from him.
I only block people for 3 reasons:
1) I've dealt with them in the past and they've done something bone-headed so I don't want to deal with them again
2) They've felt the need to email me with some asinine comments
3) I've seen how they deal with other people (mostly here)
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<< <i>It's fun to deal with the nice people on eBay.
Every once in a while I get an email from somebody asking why they are blocked from bidding.
Now, that I've added sarge to the list maybe I'll hear from him.
I only block people for 3 reasons:
1) I've dealt with them in the past and they've done something bone-headed so I don't want to deal with them again
2) They've felt the need to email me with some asinine comments
3) I've seen how they deal with other people (mostly here) >>
ahmen to that
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My shipping/handking charge is stated up front.
Smoetimes I have my nephew help me package and send out coins. He enjoys doing it and it's good experience for him.
I "pay" him to help.
This is one example of a handling charge.
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<< <i>By the way here are some inexpensive SBA's that sold for 1 cent on e-bay link >>
Those look like the OP's auctions, which would make "sarge" the pinhead in question.
Honestly, I don't think I'd have the chutzpah to ask a seller to sell me SBAs at below face, including shipping. For sarge to do so and then complain about it is unbelievable. >>
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very strange views on postage make him insure for your protection Seller rhcoin5unl ( 1299) Mar-12-06 03:32 8381146504
Reply by sarge: One experience with this guy was all I need. Never again! He's clue-less.
Seems it isn't the first time he questioned something to an annoyance factor.....
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
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<< <i>This guy is a total ass just for asking you to combine the shipping. >>
If I were you I would be sure to put my right thumb print on the obverse and my left thumb print on the reverse of all 4 coins, just so he can remember where and WHOM he got the coins from!
Later, Paul.
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