Is this legal???

PlatinumDuck · May 3, 2008 6:56AM

I noticed this listing on the Bay. I think I've seen other threads like it here on ocassion, but I just wanted to know if this is legal. Thats a heck of a shipping price.

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rgCoinGuy · May 3, 2008 6:58AM

It isn't illegal, per se, but it is against ebays rules.

PlatinumDuck · May 3, 2008 7:01AM

Yeah, thats what I meant. I didn't think ebay would let people do this.

adamlaneus · May 3, 2008 7:02AM

These should be reported, in my opinion.

The link to use for reporting problematic auctions

The number you'll have to put into that report...
290227426039

Another auction, with even higher shipping charges...
290227747491

You can also use the "Report an item" link at the bottom of the auction itself.

eBay will notify the seller and give them a chance to alter the auction...there is plenty of time. If the seller does not respond to eBay, then the auctions will get pulled, most likely.

A third one to report, for those so inclined. But this one is a bargain at only $50 for shipping (for each set, no combined shipping discount)

ricko · May 3, 2008 7:06AM

In effect, it is thievery.... trying to use ebay services without paying the fees. Cheers, RickO

tmcsr69 · May 3, 2008 7:06AM

At the bottom of every auction listing is a link for reporting violations that works just as well.

19Lyds · May 3, 2008 7:12AM

Reported.

TavernTreasures · May 3, 2008 7:15AM

The fatcats at EBAY must love this forums "EBAY police".

lathmach · May 3, 2008 7:16AM

-Less money for the Ebay and Paypall more for YOU!!!-

That guy put that in the auction. He's nuttier than a fruitcake.

Ray

AUandAG · May 3, 2008 7:28AM

I don't see the problem. Registered mail. $9.95.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm I would not have a problem with that if I wanted those 2 coins.

bob

adamlaneus · May 3, 2008 7:31AM

Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast!

shmort6552 · May 3, 2008 7:31AM

They have all been changed to "normal" auctions.

Bruce

coinman420 · May 3, 2008 7:34AM

<< Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast! >>

he must have been lurking here???

tmcsr69 · May 3, 2008 7:40AM

<< 

<< Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast! >>

he must have been lurking here??? >>

And had prepared auctions ready to go when reported.

Russ · May 3, 2008 7:41AM

<< Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast! >>

Not really. He's still violating the coin listing rules.

Russ, NCNE

coinman420 · May 3, 2008 7:46AM

<< 

<< 

<< Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast! >>

he must have been lurking here??? >>

And had prepared auctions ready to go when reported. >>

it was not pulled by ebay, it was changed by the seller

pontiacinf · May 3, 2008 8:55AM

its very simple, dont like the shipping costs, dont bid.

its like some of you guys have nothing better to do than litter the board with lame eBay auctions.

adamlaneus · May 3, 2008 8:59AM

<< Thank you for taking the time to report this listing for violation of
our Excessive Shipping Charges policy.

We are working hard to combat the practice of excessive shipping charges on eBay and very much appreciate your help in identifying sellers who you believe are charging excessively for shipping. Please continue to report these types of listings to us. We can only clean up this problem by working together.

Regards,

The eBay Community Watch Team >>

If you don't like it, you are welcome to complain here.

mrearlygold · May 3, 2008 9:02AM

<< These should be reported, in my opinion.

The link to use for reporting problematic auctions

The number you'll have to put into that report...
290227426039

Another auction, with even higher shipping charges...
290227747491

You can also use the "Report an item" link at the bottom of the auction itself.

eBay will notify the seller and give them a chance to alter the auction...there is plenty of time. If the seller does not respond to eBay, then the auctions will get pulled, most likely.

A third one to report, for those so inclined. But this one is a bargain at only $50 for shipping (for each set, no combined shipping discount) >>

Those sellers are in Massachusetts. No surprise.

pontiacinf · May 3, 2008 9:04AM

<< 

<< Thank you for taking the time to report this listing for violation of
our Excessive Shipping Charges policy.

We are working hard to combat the practice of excessive shipping charges on eBay and very much appreciate your help in identifying sellers who you believe are charging excessively for shipping. Please continue to report these types of listings to us. We can only clean up this problem by working together.

Regards,

The eBay Community Watch Team >>

If you don't like it, you are welcome to complain here.

>>

I seriously doubt that some here even know about that, they would rather clutter the boards with this crap.

Lets see if they take the suggestion.

A seriously undetectable fraud is always a welcome post here, but wasting board space on a shipping charge is lame.

ILikeMercs · May 3, 2008 9:06AM

<< 

<< Those items have all been corrected. That was lightning fast! >>

Not really. He's still violating the coin listing rules.

Russ, NCNE >>

no slab pics?

PlatinumDuck · May 3, 2008 10:13AM

pontiacinf, I was simply interested in knowing if that was legal or not. I figured I would ask here since there are many knowledgeable people. I'm terribly sorry if I ruined your day by "cluttering the Board" with my question. If you hate threads like these, then why reply to them?

Thanks to those who responded

CarlWohlforth · May 3, 2008 10:20AM

Maybe he is reading these boards?

If so my advice/suggestion is he run the text through a spell checker before listing.

$10 shipping isn't terrible even though I get dinged for charging $3.95 (sheesh!). It is a steep asking price.

coinman420 · May 3, 2008 10:31AM

<< Maybe he is reading these boards?

If so my advice/suggestion is he run the text through a spell checker before listing.

$10 shipping isn't terrible even though I get dinged for charging $3.95 (sheesh!). It is a steep asking price. >>

carl, he reversed the buy it now and shipping prices, as soon as it was posted here.

platduck, i`ve read hundreds of posts like your OP... one more isn`t going to kill anybody

Loki · May 3, 2008 10:45AM

<< $10 shipping isn't terrible even though I get dinged for charging $3.95 (sheesh!). It is a steep asking price. >>

I hear you brother. I used to purposely lose on shipping (I still do with Reggies) and I was still getting dinged so I just charge slightly over shipping to cover gas to P.O. Heck if they are gonna ding me at least I break even.

nutz4coinz · May 3, 2008 11:17AM

ILikeMercs hit the nail on the head. The shipping charges isnt a big deal. You might get a notice from ebay stating that your shipping charges are higher than similar items, but the real issue is images of the front and back of the slab. They should be ended immed iately according to their rules. I actually did get a notice from ebay for high shipping charges, but my charges were only $7.00, it was for an item over $150....insured shipping with signature/delivery confirmation (yeah, there have been a couple of times I DID pay out more on shipping then I charged, but I like to cover my butt for those that will file disputes for non delivery, etc...). Bottom line with shipping charges, if you dont like them, then dont bid....but if its something you REALLY need/want, I dont think a high shipping charge is going to stop you from bidding...

edited to add: I FULLY agree that the seller is a lurker.

TavernTreasures · May 3, 2008 4:41PM

Some members of this board apparently have nothing better to do than squeel to EBAY for any minor violation. Very lame. I guess there are rats everywhere.

Griv · May 3, 2008 4:45PM

<< Some members of this board apparently have nothing better to do than squeel to EBAY for any minor violation. Very lame. I guess there are rats everywhere. >>

They aren't squeelin, they are identifying buttheads. Are you feeling left out?

seatedcoins · May 3, 2008 5:03PM

<< 

<< Some members of this board apparently have nothing better to do than squeel to EBAY for any minor violation. Very lame. I guess there are rats everywhere. >>

They aren't squeelin, they are identifying buttheads. Are you feeling left out? >>

atom48coin · May 3, 2008 11:44PM

These threads never cease to amaze me. How come no one's complaining about shipping charges by Heritage, Teletrade, PCGS, and other online sellers (some of whom post on this board) whose shipping charges are out of sight!?!

COINB0Y · May 3, 2008 11:50PM

It should be a crime to spell this bad:

_______________________________________

"Both Grade it by the PCGS PR69/MS69

Firt time ever with low mintages !!!
If you have any questions I would be more than happy to help you.
The set is caming with the"INDIVIDUAL ORIGINAL MINT BOX
and the Certification of authentisity by the US Mint "

_______________________________________

coppercoins · May 4, 2008 3:46AM

<< It should be a crime to spell this bad:

_______________________________________

"Both Grade it by the PCGS PR69/MS69

Firt time ever with low mintages !!!
If you have any questions I would be more than happy to help you.
The set is caming with the"INDIVIDUAL ORIGINAL MINT BOX
and the Certification of authentisity by the US Mint "

_______________________________________ >>

umm, that would be "badly".

Russ · May 4, 2008 3:59AM

<< These threads never cease to amaze me. How come no one's complaining about shipping charges by Heritage, Teletrade, PCGS, and other online sellers >>

The shipping charge in the auction now is not what the shipping charge was when the OP posted this thread.

Russ, NCNE

adamlaneus · May 4, 2008 4:04AM

As Russ said...the original shipping charge was $149.95 in one auction, $139.95 in another auction and $49.95 in a third auction. These are for items that would cost $15 or so to mail in nice packaging, fully insured.

That is way, way out of line. That is not a shipping charge. It's not shipping/handling/insurance. It is questionable behavior and sellers who circumvent rules like this are the ones to beware of.

It is at the same level of those awful Chinese scammers who not only charge outrageous shipping (for bars of lead).

Is this legal???

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