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Sellers Who Drop Ship - Suggestion: PUT THAT IN THE DESCRIPTION!!!

So I just bought a case of cards from a seller on ebay because of their location and knowing I could have the case in a day. Then I find out it's a 5 day ship because he had it dropped shipped from another state.

Nowhere was this listed in the description. In fact, it says "our last case in stock."

It's very annoying to expect the arrival of an item on a certain day and then find out it's gonna take nearly an extra week, so please, if you sell on ebay and you "drop-ship" stuff - let the customer know that when they read the description of the item - or at the very least - don't specify a state in the "item location" line!
kshorton says: i gots an Empire State Building card... seeking advice.. is this better and worth more than my psa 3 franco harris 1973 topps card which i defouled by trying to make a baby with ? Please advise. the franco card is graded.. the ESB card is not yet, and I do not want to have a baby with the ESB card.
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  • so are you making sure that if board members drop ship to put in the description.... ?
    sounds like you should be emailing the seller and leaving some appropriate feedback image
  • slantycouchslantycouch Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭
    I've had that happen too and it's really annoying.
  • Heh, I had that work out in my favor last month. Bought some A&G from a seller in Wyoming. They shipped from Pennsylvania. Since I live in Michigan, I got the stuff next day. Woot!
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  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    I find it funny how we are all so different. To me that is such a trivial issue I would not even think to list it in the auction. It seems like as long as the guy didn't promise you a shipping time he hasn't done anything wrong. Plus, maybe it was his last one he could drop ship!? I don't know but to me I would certainly NOT leave a neutral or negative about it.
  • jimq112jimq112 Posts: 3,511 ✭✭✭
    If I'm opening it to grade cards, I don't care when it arrives within reason, but if it's the newest hottest thing then even a few days delay can make a huge difference.

    What did the seller say in the auction? link?
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  • That is annoying.
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  • Its annoying, but has been a part of Ebay since day one.


  • << <i>I find it funny how we are all so different. To me that is such a trivial issue I would not even think to list it in the auction. It seems like as long as the guy didn't promise you a shipping time he hasn't done anything wrong. Plus, maybe it was his last one he could drop ship!? I don't know but to me I would certainly NOT leave a neutral or negative about it. >>



    There you go. I agree^^. Personally, I think some folks just look for anything to beech about. Unless the seller states a specific date in the auction details, there is not any real reason to complain about 5 days to receive a case of cards.
  • He could live 30 miles away and it take 5 days to be delivered even if shipped the same day.

    I have many items recently take 10 to 15 days to be delivered with a travel distance of less than 300 miles.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Neg him.



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    Steve
    Good for you.
  • I'm not going to "neg" him over it. In fact, he'll receive a positive feedback, provided the case arrives in fine condition.

    Yes, I guess we are all so different. I bought from him specifically because the item location said New York. If it said Georgia, I would have bought it from someone else, even if it was going to cost me an extra $10 so I could have it this week and break it. The point is, I as a buyer was bothered by it and I find it hard to believe those who are excited to get a product they want to break and believe it will be a 1 day ship and then find out it's 5-6 wouldn't be disappointed.

    I would certainly agree - he had no obligation to deliver it by a certain date. But is it that difficult to just simply say - "hey - I drop ship my items - so don't estimate the shipping time based on the item location I specified above."

    kshorton says: i gots an Empire State Building card... seeking advice.. is this better and worth more than my psa 3 franco harris 1973 topps card which i defouled by trying to make a baby with ? Please advise. the franco card is graded.. the ESB card is not yet, and I do not want to have a baby with the ESB card.
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  • << <i>so are you making sure that if board members drop ship to put in the description.... ? sounds like you should be emailing the seller and leaving some appropriate feedback image >>



    I let him know. I was just ranting to the board image
    kshorton says: i gots an Empire State Building card... seeking advice.. is this better and worth more than my psa 3 franco harris 1973 topps card which i defouled by trying to make a baby with ? Please advise. the franco card is graded.. the ESB card is not yet, and I do not want to have a baby with the ESB card.
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  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    NEG him!




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    Steve
    Good for you.
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