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AhmanfanAhmanfan Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭✭
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So I sold a textbook on eBay (the book is probably 3-5 lbs, typical textbook size). Anyway I put the max allOwed fixed shipping cost for the books category-$4- and stated I would ship media mail. Makes sense, right? Who would complain about $4 shipping AND handling for a big textbook? Well here was the note that came along with the PayPal payment:

Note to seller
USPS.com says that Media Mail is $2.41 for the 1st lbs. and $.39 for each additional pound. Can you refund the difference from what I paid for shipping? You can send me a partial Paypal refund or just put the cash in the inside cover which is probably the

I think they just put that note on every Purchase , fishing for tiny refunds (looks like a big buying account). I found it a little presumptuous though.
John
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HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS

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    DarinDarin Posts: 6,332 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>So I sold a textbook on eBay (the book is probably 3-5 lbs, typical textbook size). Anyway I put the max allOwed fixed shipping cost for the books category-$4- and stated I would ship media mail. Makes sense, right? Who would complain about $4 shipping AND handling for a big textbook? Well here was the note that came along with the PayPal payment:

    Note to seller
    USPS.com says that Media Mail is $2.41 for the 1st lbs. and $.39 for each additional pound. Can you refund the difference from what I paid for shipping? You can send me a partial Paypal refund or just put the cash in the inside cover which is probably the

    I think they just put that note on every Purchase , fishing for tiny refunds (looks like a big buying account). I found it a little presumptuous though.
    John >>



    Tape one or two pennies to the inside front cover.
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    ArchaninatorArchaninator Posts: 823 ✭✭✭
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    vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    send him paypal invoice for the tracking
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    otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
    So, if the package is 5 pounds, is he going to send you a nickle?
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    prthdprthd Posts: 1,323


    << <i>

    << <i>So I sold a textbook on eBay (the book is probably 3-5 lbs, typical textbook size). Anyway I put the max allOwed fixed shipping cost for the books category-$4- and stated I would ship media mail. Makes sense, right? Who would complain about $4 shipping AND handling for a big textbook? Well here was the note that came along with the PayPal payment:

    Note to seller
    USPS.com says that Media Mail is $2.41 for the 1st lbs. and $.39 for each additional pound. Can you refund the difference from what I paid for shipping? You can send me a partial Paypal refund or just put the cash in the inside cover which is probably the

    I think they just put that note on every Purchase , fishing for tiny refunds (looks like a big buying account). I found it a little presumptuous though.
    John >>



    Tape one or two pennies to the inside front cover. >>



    Super glue a dollar bill and 7 pennies to the inside cover.
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    mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭
    I'd write:
    My handling charge is $1.37, so it actually adds up to $4.29. Looks like you owe me 29 cents. I accept Paypal and cash.
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    grote15grote15 Posts: 29,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    USPS.com says that Media Mail is $2.41 for the 1st lbs. and $.39 for each additional pound.

    Media mail is actually .41 for each additional pound. I'd tell them to stop trying to rip me off, LOL..


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    Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479


    << <i>I'd write:
    My handling charge is $1.37, so it actually adds up to $4.29. Looks like you owe me 29 cents. I accept Paypal and cash. >>



    This.
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    TonyCTonyC Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I'd write:
    My handling charge is $1.37, so it actually adds up to $4.29. Looks like you owe me 29 cents. I accept Paypal and cash. >>



    This. >>



    +2
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    1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I'd write:
    My handling charge is $1.37, so it actually adds up to $4.29. Looks like you owe me 29 cents. I accept Paypal and cash. >>



    This. >>



    +2 >>



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    CrazyMind2017CrazyMind2017 Posts: 1,205 ✭
    Send him a tupperware container filled with dog poop.
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    bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>So I sold a textbook on eBay (the book is probably 3-5 lbs, typical textbook size). Anyway I put the max allOwed fixed shipping cost for the books category-$4- and stated I would ship media mail. Makes sense, right? Who would complain about $4 shipping AND handling for a big textbook? Well here was the note that came along with the PayPal payment:

    Note to seller
    USPS.com says that Media Mail is $2.41 for the 1st lbs. and $.39 for each additional pound. Can you refund the difference from what I paid for shipping? You can send me a partial Paypal refund or just put the cash in the inside cover which is probably the

    I think they just put that note on every Purchase , fishing for tiny refunds (looks like a big buying account). I found it a little presumptuous though.
    John >>



    Wait, wha??? If the book weighs 4 lbs or more, then you're losing money on the shipping. I'd just politely point that out to the buyer and move on.
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    GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    you should include a book on economics. Or 5th grade math.

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    scashaggyscashaggy Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭
    Media Mail Rates

    Really?

    This guy is complaining about a few cents?
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    Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    I wouldn't even reply to be honest. Like you said, they probably do that with every purchase AFTER they buy it.

    When I purchase something off eBay, I include the shipping charge into the total. They should of asked you that BEFORE the purchase. Just disregard that message and Im sure theyll go away. If not, tell them that you will correct/adjust it with the next purchase they make from you and leave it at that.
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    AhmanfanAhmanfan Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭✭
    I'm going to ship the book and ignore the message. I would love to tell the buyer what I think of his 'request', but I would love even more to not have to put up with any crap regarding this transaction.
    John
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    HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
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    ArchaninatorArchaninator Posts: 823 ✭✭✭
    Ignore...great idea...NOT!
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    CNoteCNote Posts: 2,070 ✭
    Just ship it and ignore it? No way. It's just about 2012...start this guy's year off with what he/she deserves- your honest thoughts about asking for a couple dimes.

    Oh, and what's the user id?
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    TabeTabe Posts: 5,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Next time setup the auction to go around the fixed fees for categories by specifying the size of the package as being something really large - like an 8lb book instead of 4lbs, for example. In other words, use the "calculated" shipping instead of flat fee.

    Or just ignore the guy.

    Tabe
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    scashaggyscashaggy Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭
    Make sure the shipping comes out to right around $4 and print the postage cost on the label and highlight it.
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    grote15grote15 Posts: 29,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agree with the OP. Not worth your time and trouble to engage this buyer. Ship out and add him to your BBL and move on.


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    JMDVMJMDVM Posts: 950 ✭✭✭
    Ignore and block
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