Re: Shipping in eBay


"TB" <Partyslammer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "John DeBoo" wrote:
>
>> Drew Hill wrote:
>>
>>> There's a good reason to do exactly as you say, and then there is also
>>> a good reason to not do so.
>>>
>>> I also sell on Ebay. I am a full time professional who does NOT have
>>> ready access to UPS, the USPS, or to free boxes excepting the post
>>> office. My time truly is at a premium! I am actually sacrificing time
>>> away from my job, kids, wife, etc. to mail this package to another
>>> person. I am also incruing costs from packaging materials including
>>> bubble wrap, shredded paper, styrofoam pellets, and most importan-
>>> tly the packaging tape.
>>
>> Sorry but I respectfully disagree with the method you use to justify a
>> handling fee. It almst sounds like you are 'sacrificing' yourself so you
>> can sell a few items to us rubes out here, like you are doing us a favor
>> or something. I find that extremely condescending.
>
> Then don't bid. The guy is right. Getting boxes, buying packing material,
> making trips to the post office all eats up a significant amount of time
> and yes, money as well. I can't handle whiners who think they are owed a
> "better" "shipping charge" then what they see on seomone's eBay auction.
> Especially if they win the auction then bitch about wanting a cheaper rate
> then what is clearly posted on the auction. If the charge is clearly
> explained and posted, either accept it or pass on it. No one twists your
> arm. That's Capitolism at it's finest. End of story.
>
> T.B.
>
No access to USPS? Baloney. You have a computer and can conduct the
transaction online and the postman will pick up your package at your
mailbox. You don't need to spend big bucks on a scale to weigh your
package, the USPS will trust your best guess.
I'm 100% disabled and can't drive, but I manage to get to my mailbox, and I
don't charge anyone a premium for the effort it takes to do so.
There are those who try to make a profit from shipping and handling, the
reason is simple, ebay does not get a cut for that portion of the
transaction.
I don't waste my time sending dishonest persons emails, or make a fuss. I
just refuse to bid on their items.
B.A.
IPMS #44200

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