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Shipping more than the actual item?

GuruGuru Posts: 3,127
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I just logged onto PSA to submit one item. It's the only item I need slabbed right now and the cheapest shipping is $18 USPS priority. The submission is $17 (I'm not a member). Is it just me or does it seem odd that the shipping is more, even though it's just a $1 more, than the actual submission? I'm just curious why that is? Priority USPS from California can't actually be $18 can it?

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  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,497 ✭✭✭✭
    it's not just the pure shipping cost from California, but the overhead associated with it (materials, labor, etc.)

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • mtcardsmtcards Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭
    Its humorous that about the #1 complaint on ebay (shipping charges) is usually accepted without issue when it comes to other companies
    IT IS ALWAYS CHEAPER TO NOT SELL ON EBAY
  • GuruGuru Posts: 3,127


    << <i>it's not just the pure shipping cost from California, but the overhead associated with it (materials, labor, etc.)

    IMF >>



    Thanks IMF.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    Chris, PM sent.
  • dennis07dennis07 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭
    The PSA charges are USPS postage, Insurance & handling charges and they are clearly displayed on the back of the submission form. I'm not thrilled that there
    isn't a lower rate for small orders but it is what it is.
    Collecting 1970 Topps baseball
  • BaltimoreYankeeBaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,031 ✭✭✭✭✭
    maybe you can send it to someone for a group sub? At least you won't get destroyed in S&H that way.
    Daniel
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,497 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>maybe you can send it to someone for a group sub? At least you won't get destroyed in S&H that way. >>



    That's a great idea!

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • GuruGuru Posts: 3,127


    << <i>maybe you can send it to someone for a group sub? At least you won't get destroyed in S&H that way. >>



    It's a pin and I didn't know if I could do that.
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I didn't realize you could even submit to PSA without being a member. I've been out of the game a while.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Its humorous that about the #1 complaint on ebay (shipping charges) is usually accepted without issue when it comes to other companies >>



    +1....I got an email on Ebay the other day questioning as to WHY IN THE HELL do I charge .50 cents extra for each additional card? They all go in the same box, so I shouldn't be charging ANYTHING extra. (Actually, the extra cards add weight to the package, which costs more to send. Also, anything over 13 ounces HAS to go Priority Mail, which obviously costs more - that particular Ebay was just being an idiot).

    Meanwhile, Memory Lane just charged me $10 to ship ONE SINGLE PSA GRADED CARD!!! I am charging $3.50 on Ebay. So yes, I am in total agreement with your assessment!
  • PMKAYPMKAY Posts: 1,372 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>it's not just the pure shipping cost from California, but the overhead associated with it (materials, labor, etc.)

    IMF >>



    Thanks IMF. >>



    I don't think this is accurate as I have all my subs shipped back on my fed ex account and I don't pay any additional fees to PSA for materials, labor etc, I just pay what the Fed Ex rate is.
  • GuruGuru Posts: 3,127
    I just personally feel that $18 is a bit much for shipping of one graded card back to me. However, it was my choice to have them provide the service and I decided to have them do so. There's not really anyone else who will grade pins so...it was pretty much them or not have it graded.
  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
    What's the insured value of the pin? That's the only reason I can think of for $18 shipping other than to make a few extra dollars.

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,738 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Get a few more pins and the same $18 return shipping rate applies. That is the minimum per order. But as swartz pointed out in your OP, I wouldn't send the Cobb pin in.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • GuruGuru Posts: 3,127
    Yeah, I'm not happy about that Cobb.
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