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OK, so it's another eBay thread.

Buyer asked me if I would ship to Canada and if so, how much extra for shipping.

My response:



<< <i>Please add $2 to total shipping cost and thank you for your interest. >>



His response:



<< <i>oh well thanks for the response but it only costs 1.66 for shipping to Canada in a regular bubble envelope..take care >>



Good night Canada.

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    rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    i got a neg for 42 cents one timeimage
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    StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭


    << <i>OK, so it's another eBay thread.

    Buyer asked me if I would ship to Canada and if so, how much extra for shipping.

    My response:



    << <i>Please add $2 to total shipping cost and thank you for your interest. >>



    His response:



    << <i>oh well thanks for the response but it only costs 1.66 for shipping to Canada in a regular bubble envelope..take care >>



    Good night Canada. >>



    What about the cost of the mailer??
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭
    So by adding the additional $2 to your shipping prices what does it bring the grand total too?

    baseball & hockey junkie

    drugs of choice
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    Canadians are stinky.



    Edit: Except you Mathew, you're not stinky, lol.
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Canadians are stinky.



    Edit: Except you Mathew, you're not stinky, lol. >>



    Sometimes...but after that once a week bathing I am zest fully clean!
    baseball & hockey junkie

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    << <i>So by adding the additional $2 to your shipping prices what does it bring the grand total too? >>



    Brings it to a grand total of $2. Shipping was free.
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    Smells like a blocked bidder to me.
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    slantycouchslantycouch Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>So by adding the additional $2 to your shipping prices what does it bring the grand total too? >>



    Brings it to a grand total of $2. Shipping was free. >>



    Hahah perfect.

    That's unbelievable.

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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>So by adding the additional $2 to your shipping prices what does it bring the grand total too? >>



    Brings it to a grand total of $2. Shipping was free. >>



    In that case...he is giving us Canadian's a bad name.

    mathew
    baseball & hockey junkie

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    storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "....he is giving us Canadian's a bad name...."

    ///////////////////////////////////////////

    Some of the most generous and free-spending folks I know personally are Candians. (They are not customers,
    but pals.)

    Judging any group of folks by some of the SCUM that EBAY allows to use EBAY likely leads to hasty generalizations.

    I only ship to US buyers on EBAY, because of PayPal; not because I don't like foreign nationals.





    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
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    Bill,
    Out him, I haven't added anybody to my BBL in a couple of days, feel the urge!!!
    Neil
    Actually Collect Non Sport, but am just so full of myself I post all over the place !!!!!!!
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I only ship to US buyers on EBAY, because of PayPal; not because I don't like foreign nationals. >>



    It is really sad to say the least.

    I have had to change my Ebay selling practices with paypal when I sell to anyone in the United States (and I only now sell to the US and Canada).

    I use to charge 3.00 for shipping for a baseball card. Now I am being forced to charge 3.00 plus a required 7.95 insurance for any auction selling over $50.00. But it is the ONLY way I can send a single card from Canada to the US with tracking and insurance. needless to say I know that I am losing US buyers and as a result I am selling less and less.

    mathew
    baseball & hockey junkie

    drugs of choice
    NHL hall of fame rookies
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    Here you go Neil:

    jrdunn1

    Has perfect feedback as a buyer and seller. Odd he would get so pizzy about $0.34.
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Has perfect feedback as a buyer and seller. Odd he would get so pizzy about $0.34. >>



    Very odd...

    I am often quoted $4.00 to $5.00 shipping to Canada from the US and will pay it with out a second glance to get a card I am looking for.

    mathew
    baseball & hockey junkie

    drugs of choice
    NHL hall of fame rookies
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    jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,948 ✭✭✭✭
    Canadians have floppy heads!

    image

    (I bring nothing to the table)
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    storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "...needless to say I know that I am losing US buyers and as a result I am selling less and less...."

    /////////////////////////////////////


    I am certain that I lose more in sales by not shipping international than
    most folks MAKE on EBAY.

    Recently, not a day has passed that I don't get requests from foreigners.
    I turn them all down.

    The only shipping that PP will accept is EXPRESS. This costs just under $30.00.
    I cannot, except in rare circumstances, collect/absorb that cost.

    Also, the DSRs get killed because of "slow shipping."

    Also, some - not all - foreign buyers want their customs docs marked as "gifts."
    Such a declaration conflicts with the invoices/packing-slips that are in the
    parcels; I also worry that the insurance could be voided for false declarations.

    Canadians that I sold to years ago, continue to send MOs or credit-card numbers
    after they call or email. I just don't sell to them on EBAY.



    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I am certain that I lose more in sales by not shipping international than
    most folks MAKE on EBAY.

    Recently, not a day has passed that I don't get requests from foreigners.
    I turn them all down.

    The only shipping that PP will accept is EXPRESS. This costs just under $30.00.
    I cannot, except in rare circumstances, collect/absorb that cost.

    Also, the DSRs get killed because of "slow shipping."

    Also, some - not all - foreign buyers want their customs docs marked as "gifts."
    Such a declaration conflicts with the invoices/packing-slips that are in the
    parcels; I also worry that the insurance could be voided for false declarations.

    Canadians that I sold to years ago, continue to send MOs or credit-card numbers
    after they call or email. I just don't sell to them on EBAY. >>



    Too bad a few rotten apples always have to go and spoil the bunch. I loved the days of buyer bids/I ship/they receive with no tracking/feedback left/everyone happy

    mathew
    baseball & hockey junkie

    drugs of choice
    NHL hall of fame rookies
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    julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    friggin Canadians!

    jk, i love mathew.

    j
    image
    RIP GURU
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>friggin Canadians!

    jk, i love mathew.

    j >>



    Thanks for the shout out...we don't have to man-hug do we?

    in all truth...i'm a jerk.

    image

    baseball & hockey junkie

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    << <i>Canadians have floppy heads! >>



    Yup, with thier flapping heads and beady little eyes... they think they're so smart.


    Seriously though, I just sent a MO to the US yesterday for an ebay item.
    I'm worried, but I've done it few hundred times and no problems, knock on wood.




    << <i> The only shipping that PP will accept is EXPRESS. This costs just under $30.00.
    I cannot, except in rare circumstances, collect/absorb that cost. >>



    Storm, that's to bad. I think lots of collectors would pay the $30 if given the option. Depending on the card.
    I mean a collector with over 500 feedbacks and no negs left for sellers should get some consideration, no?
    Makes me wonder if you have ever declined a request from me personally. image
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    rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    i dont sell cards overseas cause nobody wants mine,but i got killer military biz all over the map earth thing we live onimage
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    storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "Storm, that's to bad. I think lots of collectors would pay the $30 if given the option. Depending on the card.
    I mean a collector with over 500 feedbacks and no negs left for sellers should get some consideration, no?
    Makes me wonder if you have ever declined a request from me personally. "

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    My declination email says:

    "We regret that we are unable to ship internationally, at this time."

    Nothing mean and nothing bashing EvilBAY or PreyPal.

    ...........

    The least expensive collectible I have sent to Canada was $78.00.
    The buyer wanted the postcard, and paid $29.80 for EXPRESS.
    (To a friend - existing customer - the same item could have been
    sent for 75% less. Can't do it with PayPal to strangers, though.)

    I sell VERY few collectibles. 99%+ of what I sell is either designer
    fashion, used-electronics, CHEAP used-clothing. Some of the fashion
    items would suit themselves to the high-shipping costs, but none
    of the other stuff would.



    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
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    rube26105rube26105 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭
    anybody saw canadain baconimage
    with alan alda/john candy,and rhea pearlman, its a riot
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    artistlostartistlost Posts: 2,240 ✭✭✭


    << <i>anybody saw canadain baconimage
    with alan alda/john candy,and rhea pearlman, its a riot >>



    The scene when Dan Akriod polls over Candy and makes him write the truck graphitti in French to match the Enlgish "as here in Canada we have 2 official languages" is one of my favourite movie moments ever.

    mathew
    baseball & hockey junkie

    drugs of choice
    NHL hall of fame rookies
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    DavemriDavemri Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭
    Back to the original post.

    Just a quick question.....

    If you were willing to ship it free to the US, then why would you make him pay for shipping when it is only $1.66? Am I missing something?

    DAve

    FINISHED 12/8/2008!!!
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    << <i>If you were willing to ship it free to the US, then why would you make him pay for shipping when it is only $1.66? Am I missing something? >>



    Because Canadiens have floppy heads. Actually I have no reasonable answer for that.
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