venting - fleabay
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Le Mans Master
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venting - fleabay
So I won a set of armrest for 62 corvette. Really, all I want was the top of the armrest. Now, at first I did not notice the shipping was 10.00. Kind of high...
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
Le Mans Master
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From: San Clemente CA
He should just use the flat rate USPS medium box for about $9.00 anywhere in the U.S. A lot of companies make most of their money on shipping and handling. You've seen all of the $19.95 items on infomercials...Everything is $19.95 and if you act now we will send you another one FREE, you just pay the shipping and handling ( which is another $20 each...big ripoff.
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Le Mans Master
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He should just use the flat rate USPS medium box for about $9.00 anywhere in the U.S. A lot of companies make most of their money on shipping and handling. You've seen all of the $19.95 items on infomercials...Everything is $19.95 and if you act now we will send you another one FREE, you just pay the shipping and handling ( which is another $20 each...big ripoff.
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Army
Buying anything small online from any vendor now is kind of ridiculous. I've passed up several "under $15" items because the shipping is more than the piece....
The shipping prices were somewhat justified when oil was at $145/barrel but now its just plain padding somebody's pocket...
The shipping prices were somewhat justified when oil was at $145/barrel but now its just plain padding somebody's pocket...
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I view Ebay with the same regard that I view cell phones-----------------------if you keep them turned off at all times, there's NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!
I dispise both!
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So I won a set of armrest for 62 corvette. Really, all I want was the top of the armrest. Now, at first I did not notice the shipping was 10.00. Kind of high...
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
Last edited by 65GGvert; Oct 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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Just to see the other side for a second. I don't think a seller is allowed to give a buyer negatives any more. Anyway, $15 doesn't sound liked something to get mad over. It's shipping AND handling. I wouldn't want to take time out to box them up, provide the box and tape and take them to the post office for $5.00 additional dollars. I don't think the guy is trying to make a living off the handling charges. It's one of the things you have to look out for when you are finding hard to get and less expensive parts on ebay. It still comes out ahead of buying new or driving around trying to find the part you need. You pay a little for convenience, but you still come out ahead. Remember, you said the ad said, "may cost more for shipping west of the Mississippi". Doesn't seem dishonest if you bought anyway. Again, not defending anyone, just to take a look from the other side.
Plus, ebay charges for the selling the item and using paypal. They are making tons of $$$.
The last time,, I checked Illinois is on the east side of the might Miss.
Pro
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Quite often the seller has limited options for shipping cost. Unless you can prove that he overcharged you, leaving him negative feedback would be unfair and would actually be a pretty dirty trick.
Shipping cost can also include cost of packaging and taking items to the post office. Not to forget all the time involved.
But with this being said, the seller should also provide as much info as possible about shipping cost including all aspects of it.
Pierre
Shipping cost can also include cost of packaging and taking items to the post office. Not to forget all the time involved.
But with this being said, the seller should also provide as much info as possible about shipping cost including all aspects of it.
Pierre
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast Missouri
I know what it takes to ship items. I just sold three items (console molding, rear license light and 5 headlight cups and rings). The most I charge is 7.50 for each item to ship within the US.
Plus, ebay charges for the selling the item and using paypal. They are making tons of $$$.
The last time,, I checked Illinois is on the east side of the might Miss.
Plus, ebay charges for the selling the item and using paypal. They are making tons of $$$.
The last time,, I checked Illinois is on the east side of the might Miss.
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Le Mans Master
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The price of tape and whatever your time is worth shouldn't be significant enough to incur a "handling" fee.
Melting Slicks
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I know for a fact there are people padding the shipping cost and having a starting bid lower than normal. Overall, it nets the same. Ordinarily, the shipping is listed and that is what you pay when you enter a bid.
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Le Mans Master
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Shipping costs adds up eventually can cost 10-15 percent of the restoration. The part which upset me was when the guy accuses me of ripping him off for not paying the extra charge!
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13
So I won a set of armrest for 62 corvette. Really, all I want was the top of the armrest. Now, at first I did not notice the shipping was 10.00. Kind of high...
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
I won the bid and paid for the part using paypal. The high bid was 15.50. I live on the east side of the Miss like that really matters. Now, I receive the following from the seller:
" It will cost us $15 to ship. Please add $5 to the Pay Pal instant payment. The listing says that shipping west of the Mississippi may be more. Thanks for your help."
There is no way shippong should cost 15.00 to ship a part which weighs maybe 2 pounds and fits in a 5x5x8 box within the US.
My response was "you listed the price for shipping"
Then another response from the seller:
"Okay we'll give it a try with the understanding that if it is more you'll cover us. We make the statement in the listing about this and I personnally dislike being ripped off on shipping. Jeff"
It makes me mad! Now, I am going to quit buying parts on ebay!
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13
So true. Fact is the seller is an idiot. I run into those guys in brick and mortar stores too. Can happen anywhere. Ebay starts looking pretty good when you see the prices of the Corvette suppliers shipping. Shipping on those armrests would have easly exceeded $15
Tech Contributor
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Your point is well taken on how things add up. If you are getting what you want, and you truly think the shipping for this particular transaction is unreasonable....just pay it, get your armrests....and never do business with the seller again. It just isn't worth all the hassle, emails, back and fourth...etc..(for $15)..especially if the armrests are exactly what you need, and get you one step closer to making your baby what you want it to be.
Safety Car
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I understand and have also been upset at shipping charges. How about shipping charges for the wrong/broken part, having to pay for the return shipment and being charged a restocking fee
I just purchased a part-flee bay-for my sons daily driver. I bought the part because I needed the part. I expected the seller to ship within a reasonable amount of time. I paid for it right away, ship it right away. They waited 5 days and then shipped. So its now almost 2 weeks out and still no part. Sometimes I really think flee bay is great but when you take a step back and think about your transactions most of them leave alot to be desired.
Greg
I just purchased a part-flee bay-for my sons daily driver. I bought the part because I needed the part. I expected the seller to ship within a reasonable amount of time. I paid for it right away, ship it right away. They waited 5 days and then shipped. So its now almost 2 weeks out and still no part. Sometimes I really think flee bay is great but when you take a step back and think about your transactions most of them leave alot to be desired.Greg