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Ebay question/issue
I bought a motorcycle jacket off ebay. Just an old polyester spring jacket. Nothing heavy or anything like that. Ending price was $30 (I was the only bidder). Got an invoice from the seller for $65. $35 for shipping a jacket that weighs what 2 lbs from SD to PA???? I sent an email asking him how he was planning to ship it and all. Have heard nothing for 4 days. What would you do? Is there any recourse through ebay for charging outrageous S&H. Even if the seller was taking it to a Mailboxes ETC. to send It would be less than that with them packing the thing. I don't mind at all paying for handling as most people tend to forget sellers must box and tape up things which can get pricey but $35???
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Re: Ebay question/issue
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Sometimes it helps when you talk to someone instead of emailing back and forth.
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Obviously it's being shipped via Tahiti. I paid 5 bucks for shipping a Nissan Radiator to my door - UPS 3 day delivery.
No way I'd pay $30 bucks for a jacket unless Catherine Zita-Jones showed up wearing it. Ron.
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Those outrageous S&H charges are a 'legit' scam that some sellers use.
For example, take a look at any 'grounding kit' for the SVX on Ebay - you see prices of around $16.99-$19.99 for a unit. However, if you look at S&H charges, they are for the same amount as the item you are buying! Sellers have to list the S&H upfront on their auctions, but these charges aren't listed until you get to the bottom of the auction and are often written in light gray lettering. Just be wary in the future... -Chike
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Ron,
If CZ-J shows up at your door wearing only a motorcycle jacket, you are: a) DREAMING b) HALUCINATING c) HAD A BAD BOX-O-WINE d) ALL OF THE ABOVE
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Ron,
If CZ-J shows up at your door wearing only a motorcycle jacket, you are: a) DREAMING b) HALUCINATING c) HAVING A BAD BOX-O-WINE d) IN DIRE NEED OF VIAGRA e) ALL OF THE ABOVE On the other hand, if I show up at your door wearing only a motorcyle jacket, you are: a) HAVING A NIGHTMARE b) HALUCINATING c) HAVING A BAD BOX-O-WINE d) IN DIRE NEED OF A LOBOTOMY e) ALL OF THE ABOVE
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Larry III & The Beautiful Naviguesser '19 Tungsten Pearl Outback 3.6R Ltd...."AISHA" '08 Harvest Gold Outback 3.0L. L. L. Bean...."AIJOU" '07 Gray Diamond Pearl Outback XT Ltd..."AH SO" '05 White Pearl & Silver BAJA Turbo..."AH HA" '97 Bordeaux Pearl SVX LSi..."SUBYDOO" '94 White Pearl SVX LSi..."PEARLY" '92 White Pearl SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."SVXY" '92 Teal SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."ALCYONE" '96 Polo Green LSi ... "MIDORI" '00 Black Dodge VIPER RT-10... "VINNIE" Engineers do it with precision. English teachers are novel lovers. Home: larrysingeriii@comcast.net SVX FEVER, CATCH IT AT A MEET NEAR YOU !! |
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You found one of the potential pitfalls of buying through eBay. I've bought a number of items, and I have avoided buying from some vendors when they charged outrageous shipping fees. In example, I've bought replacement batteries and cases, etc. for our family's cell phones and have seen shipping charges anywhere from 'Free' to $15.00 for items that weigh only a matter of ounces. You've got to weigh the shipping charges against the 'bid' amount and look at total cost to put it on your doorstep. (Where's the bargain in paying $5.00 for the $10.00 item if you have to pay $15.00 to ship it?)
Sometimes it works in your favor. I just bought a set of 17x7 OEM 'take-off' alloy wheels for my wife's Land Rover Freelander on eBay for use as spares so she can have 'winter' and 'summer' rubber. I managed to win the auction for a whole $102.50 and the seller is only charging me about $40. to ship all four rims(!?). As they say, let the buyer beware. -Mark |
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Tell him (the seller) to send it COD.
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Actually, Larry, I DID find your smooth dome sorta'...well....HOT! Skip the jacket. Ron (Headline.....LarryIII gives Ron head at Reading).
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I've never bought anything on Ebay that didn't have the S&H charges listed upfront...but I believe you. I'm sure some sellers find anyway to lure people into bidding on their stuff!
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