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Shady eBay Seller ---> sportscardinvestor

ArchaninatorArchaninator Posts: 828 ✭✭✭
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This sellers charge $2 per additional PSA graded card won after the initital $3.95 for 1st Class shipping.

Not a mention in the listings! This post is to simply warn or inform you of this seller's business practices.

Terry Wilson
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 277-1800

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  • mosaicmosaic Posts: 700 ✭
    That sucks, but it's not unusual on eBay... their shipping discount could be better, but, again, some volume sellers don't even offer a discount!

    Thanks for the heads-up though. I'm particularly glad you posted this warning to every forum. *grin*
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  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    If the seller does not mention it in his listing, it is the bidders responsibilty to ask before bidding (and then factor the shipping charges into their bids)

    Is it high/overpriced shipping?--Yes

    Is it shady?--No (as Mosiac metioned, some sellers do not give any combined shipping discount.)
    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
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  • baseballfanaticbaseballfanatic Posts: 2,415 ✭✭
    4 sharp corners charges 8.00 for 3 cards...
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  • Yzerman19CYzerman19C Posts: 205
    I learned many years ago if the shipping details including combined shipping aren't listed ask before you bid
  • mtcardsmtcards Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭
    I agree with Akbar...

    Bad business policy...yes
    Excessive shipping...probably
    Shady..No, policy was listed
    IT IS ALWAYS CHEAPER TO NOT SELL ON EBAY
  • cardbendercardbender Posts: 1,831 ✭✭
    Never assume anything about shipping prices if they're not listed.
    That's why there's the 'ask the seller a question' tab to hit on the ebay auctions. If you're not sure what the seller may charge, you should ask them. If they don't answer your question, then don't bid on their stuff. It's pretty simple.
  • jmbkb4jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963
    never amazes me how much anger is directed toward overpaying (possibly/arguably) $1 or $2 for a set of auctions.

    like I've said before - wish I had your problems!!
  • drewsefdrewsef Posts: 1,894 ✭✭


    << <i>never amazes me how much anger is directed toward overpaying (possibly/arguably) $1 or $2 for a set of auctions.

    like I've said before - wish I had your problems!! >>



    and where exactly do you ship 5 PSA cards first class that costs $6-7?
  • nccardcollectornccardcollector Posts: 61
    Well, the mailer is about a dollar, the stamps can be around $2, gas to the post office could be $2.00, your time could be worth $2.00

    That's around $7 to ship a single order not including insurance.

    Seems high, but not excessive.

    I usually charge 3.50-4.50 depending on if it's graded or not. I will add insurance if buyer wants it.

    Note: This is only for ebay. I'll negotiate a total price including postage if I sell on this board...
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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Sorry to hear about your situation but you should have requested what combined S/H would be on multiple purchases.

    Because of the circumstances, posting the Seller's eBay ID is one thing but to post their personal info is out of line, in my opinion.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • cravetoppscravetopps Posts: 1,134
    I think if you win 2 or 3 cards, this is perfectly acceptable. If it's more than 3, then it is a bit excessive but certainly not worth a "warning" IMO. However, it is always a good practice to mention shipping charges for multiple cards, particularly if you sell cards in lots like this seller does.
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  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,911 ✭✭✭
    Never assume anything - ask before purchasing - graded cards obviously add weight unlike raw - not real far off with the "extra charges" - sour grapes with the whole personal info stuff - not needed...


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  • mbothnermbothner Posts: 763 ✭✭✭
    I was charged $14 for shipping on 6 graded cards. It was in the description but I still questioned the seller and here was my response.

    "My shipping charges include "handling" fees becuase I pay someone to do my shipping. Remeber, you are getting these cards at a price that is barely more than what I paid to have them graded. I'm sorry it seems like a lot, but I did count on getting the full shipping fees that I advertise in my auctions just to barely break even on these cards."
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  • drewsefdrewsef Posts: 1,894 ✭✭


    << <i>Well, the mailer is about a dollar, the stamps can be around $2, gas to the post office could be $2.00, your time could be worth $2.00

    That's around $7 to ship a single order not including insurance.

    Seems high, but not excessive.

    I usually charge 3.50-4.50 depending on if it's graded or not. I will add insurance if buyer wants it.

    Note: This is only for ebay. I'll negotiate a total price including postage if I sell on this board... >>



    Your getting ripped off on bubble mailers, you can buy them for 15 cents or less, you can have the post office come pick the package up for you, and if you feel the need to charge people for your time to ship a sportscard, well, you still aren't close to the actual cost.
  • LeiascardsLeiascards Posts: 3,233
    The PO does not do pickup at all locations. Locally starting next year we will have to have a PO box as our local PO is cutting off delivery of mail to cut costs. This is happening in many towns with a population of less than 1000.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    7 cards won, total $567.37
    shipping? $34.15

    They must take the shipping prices from Mastro.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • bifff257bifff257 Posts: 751 ✭✭
    I have a simple solution to problem..............


    Don't bid on auctions were seller don't spell out shipping terms or other terms of the sale.... Move on, plenty of good sellers that have very clear S/H charges in their auctions.







    << <i>Because of the circumstances, posting the Seller's eBay ID is one thing but to post their personal info is out of line, in my opinion >>




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  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    Or just figure it into your bid, just like you would an auction house commission.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • jmbkb4jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963


    << <i>

    << <i>never amazes me how much anger is directed toward overpaying (possibly/arguably) $1 or $2 for a set of auctions.

    like I've said before - wish I had your problems!! >>



    and where exactly do you ship 5 PSA cards first class that costs $6-7? >>



    oh my god!!! $6-7 for 5 PSA graded cards!

    Easily. 1st class posting = $2.50 or so. signature confirmation = $2.00. insurance = $2.30

    again, so much anger directed.
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