comicginger1789 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Scenario: You put a bid in on some comics and win. After you win, you realize that the seller has put their own flat rate for shipping (and it is extremely high for one comic, $35). Do you a) mark it as your error because it really is b) say something and try to work to find a more reasonable price with the seller c) pay but then complain with negative feedback about this I am curious what others would do. Or perhaps you have an alternative solution Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Artboy99 Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 it is 1. Your mistake and pay the total and learn so next time it doesnt happen. Turnando, Mr Sneeze, comicginger1789 and 9 others 12 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post davidpg Posted October 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2020 Definitely politely ask if he can revise the shipping. If he's resistant, then pay and learn the lesson kav, icefires, silversurfer275 and 7 others 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kav Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 At what point do you say naw I know i flubbed but I aint payin that tho? If shipping is $50? $100? $1000? 1950's war comics and greggy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bobotski Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 B then A. I still believe in the power of reasonable negotiation and communication. rdz30606, The Lions Den and silversurfer275 3 Link to post Share on other sites
James J Johnson Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said: Scenario: You put a bid in on some comics and win. After you win, you realize that the seller has put their own flat rate for shipping (and it is extremely high for one comic, $35). Do you a) mark it as your error because it really is b) say something and try to work to find a more reasonable price with the seller c) pay but then complain with negative feedback about this I am curious what others would do. Or perhaps you have an alternative solution Which service has been indicated by the seller? This is important, because ebay takes a dim view of sellers profiteering on postage. Also, is the item a slabbed or raw. And lastly, are you both located in the continental US? Edited October 22, 2020 by James J Johnson Link to post Share on other sites
s-man Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, bobotski said: B then A. I still believe in the power of reasonable negotiation and communication. Link to post Share on other sites
miraclemet Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I think B then A. Ask what type of shipping you get for $35. If the provided service doesn't match the cost, ask. If they Say "I send it 2-3 day priority" and they live in the same state as you ask to adjust it to the rate based on where you live. If they say they ship priority mail, flat rate, then ask what you get for the extra? It's a balancing act because you are relying on him to do a good job shipping, and if you complain to much on the front end you may get a slab thrown in a box with a bit of crumpled up newspaper... If he's a jerk about it then default back to A, but then mention in the feedback (still give him the number of stars based on meeting the terms of the deal) that the shipping wasnt worth the cost. THE_BEYONDER 1 Link to post Share on other sites
comicginger1789 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 So we are both in Canada. The book in question is raw, bought for $5. Prior to bidding I asked if he shipped to Canada and if so what postage would be. Response was “hey I live in Canada so that’s not a problem”. So I bid. After winning, it’s $35 to ship. For shipping I was expecting $10-15 at most with tracking. I politely said asked if there was a way we could work together on shipping and he says “I use a flat rate. Sometimes I wil sometimes I lose. It’s always $35”. But then he agrees to lower to $20. Which ok, and technically he did post a flat rate but I can’t help but feel it is definitely gonna arrive cheaply shipped with no tracking and he will be profiting off it as I’m sure he does from others. Is this something I should leave feedback on? Or just take my books when they arrive and not return to buy in the future without much fuss because again technically was my error. silversurfer275 1 Link to post Share on other sites
davidpg Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 minute ago, comicginger1789 said: So we are both in Canada. The book in question is raw, bought for $5. Prior to bidding I asked if he shipped to Canada and if so what postage would be. Response was “hey I live in Canada so that’s not a problem”. So I bid. After winning, it’s $35 to ship. For shipping I was expecting $10-15 at most with tracking. I politely said asked if there was a way we could work together on shipping and he says “I use a flat rate. Sometimes I wil sometimes I lose. It’s always $35”. But then he agrees to lower to $20. Which ok, and technically he did post a flat rate but I can’t help but feel it is definitely gonna arrive cheaply shipped with no tracking and he will be profiting off it as I’m sure he does from others. Is this something I should leave feedback on? Or just take my books when they arrive and not return to buy in the future without much fuss because again technically was my error. Well, $20 isn't a bad price to ship a comic properly these days. A small flat rate box (good for shipping comics) here in Canada is actually $17.99 plus taxes, so that's a proper rate. B2D327 1 Link to post Share on other sites
THE_BEYONDER Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, davidpg said: Well, $20 isn't a bad price to ship a comic properly these days. A small flat rate box (good for shipping comics) here in Canada is actually $17.99 plus taxes, so that's a proper rate. Yup. $20 is fair Shipping costs are absolutely bananas these days . I do a flat rate of $20 US when I post a selling thread here, and offer a refund for the difference if the actual shipping cost is less. It’s never been less. Link to post Share on other sites
THE_BEYONDER Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said: So we are both in Canada. The book in question is raw, bought for $5. Prior to bidding I asked if he shipped to Canada and if so what postage would be. Response was “hey I live in Canada so that’s not a problem”. So I bid. After winning, it’s $35 to ship. For shipping I was expecting $10-15 at most with tracking. I politely said asked if there was a way we could work together on shipping and he says “I use a flat rate. Sometimes I wil sometimes I lose. It’s always $35”. But then he agrees to lower to $20. Which ok, and technically he did post a flat rate but I can’t help but feel it is definitely gonna arrive cheaply shipped with no tracking and he will be profiting off it as I’m sure he does from others. Is this something I should leave feedback on? Or just take my books when they arrive and not return to buy in the future without much fuss because again technically was my error. Pay the $25 & wait until it arrives. No sense discussing feedback before then. B2D327 and silverseeker 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning55 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said: So we are both in Canada. The book in question is raw, bought for $5. Prior to bidding I asked if he shipped to Canada and if so what postage would be. Response was “hey I live in Canada so that’s not a problem”. So I bid. Yeah, this is what got you in trouble. No numeric answer was given. It's similar to when I ask about combining shipping. I always write, "Do you combine shipping, and if so, how is that calculated?" Or "....how much would it be for x number of books?" It's amazing how evasive people can be, and maybe not even intentionally. It's really hard to get someone to give you a straight answer on anything these days. Or give you the answer you need, the one on which you will base your decision. Sometimes it's just not worth it....to either of you. Link to post Share on other sites
comicginger1789 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 43 minutes ago, davidpg said: Well, $20 isn't a bad price to ship a comic properly these days. A small flat rate box (good for shipping comics) here in Canada is actually $17.99 plus taxes, so that's a proper rate. I know I am fine with that if it comes in box. I’m used to that. It was the $35 that seemed high that’s all. If it arrives in box tracked I will be happy because the seller worked with me and that’s great. If it arrives in an envelope with no tracking well...I’ll likely just not return to buy is all. i was more so curious if people report people who appear to overcharge on shipping to try and make money. Or if as long as it’s posted it just is what it is. Pay it or don’t bid. ThothAmon 1 Link to post Share on other sites
musicmeta Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Something like this happened to me many years ago. I bid and won a comic on ebay only to realize the shipping was like $17 for one comic shipped domestically. I just paid it and didn't say anything because the shipping price was clearly stated in the listing. I was just blind that time...It's never happened again. Link to post Share on other sites
kav Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, kav said: At what point do you say naw I know i flubbed but I aint payin that tho? If shipping is $50? $100? $1000? greggy and 1950's war comics 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wombat Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, comicginger1789 said: Sometimes I wil sometimes I lose. It’s always $35”. BS. He never loses. I really hate sellers that use shipping to make money. Doesn't mean you shouldn't have noticed, but I still hate it. Link to post Share on other sites
Artboy99 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, bobotski said: B then A. I still believe in the power of reasonable negotiation and communication. in my opinion, after the purchase is done you should honor the agreement you made Turnando and Deadpoolica 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpoolica Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 4 hours ago, comicginger1789 said: a) mark it as your error because it really is THE_BEYONDER 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kav Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 hours ago, kav said: At what point do you say naw I know i flubbed but I aint payin that tho? If shipping is $50? $100? $1000? greggy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
