Shipping eBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags

noshoepolish · Jul 13th, 2007, 02:58 AM

I know shipping went up but please don't fold up leather handbags when You ship them. Adjust your starting price or shipping fee, buy the appropriate size box, and ship with care.

Just a friendly reminder...

handbag*girl · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by noshoepolish

I know shipping went up but please don't fold up leather handbags when You ship them. Adjust your starting price or shipping fee, buy the appropriate size box, and ship with care.

Just a friendly reminder...

I agree but as a seller I just wanted to mention that everytime I sell a bag I want to purchase a box big enough and make sure its packed properly. most buyers don't want to pay the extra shipping...its unbelieveable. If people don't want to pay to have there item shipped properly and for you to buy a bigger box what do you do. I am sick of losing money on auctions because I feel the need to be a good seller.

ladyisobel · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:05 AM

omg there aren't really people who fold leather bags are there?

lulilu · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:04 AM

I am neurotic about packing bags I sell. My biggest fear is that it will arrived in less than perfect condition.

peppy · Jul 13th, 2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by handbag*girl

I agree but as a seller I just wanted to mention that everytime I sell a bag I want to purchase a box big enough and make sure its packed properly. most buyers don't want to pay the extra shipping...its unbelieveable. If people don't want to pay to have there item shipped properly and for you to buy a bigger box what do you do. I am sick of losing money on auctions because I feel the need to be a good seller.

I've seen some auctions where the seller states that shipped unfolded is $xx, and folded is $yy. So, the choice is left with the buyer, and the seller wouldn't have to eat the extra shipping costs.

court811 · Jul 13th, 2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyisobel

omg there aren't really people who fold leather bags are there?

yup there are!

I received my Coach Mandy (over $800 bag) literally folded in half and crammed into a USPS flat rate box. I stuffed it full and left it for a few days and it's fine, but I was not thrilled

chloebalenciaga · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by noshoepolish

I know shipping went up but please don't fold up leather handbags when You ship them. Adjust your starting price or shipping fee, buy the appropriate size box, and ship with care.

Just a friendly reminder...

Why would anyone think it cheaper to cram a bag into a small space? We're talking ounces not pounds: suitable packaging is a sound investment.

Jen Loves LV · Jul 13th, 2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chloebalenciaga

Why would anyone think it cheaper to cram a bag into a small space? We're talking in ounces not pounds. Suitable packaging is a sound investment.

Because with new rates with USPS they charge by size too... I just shipped a speedy that cost me the rate of a 9lb box because of the box size

, if i had been able to put it in a smaller box it would have been significantly less, but I didn't want to send it flat!

bestinclothes · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:40 PM

LV ships a Speedy flat.

chloebalenciaga · Jul 13th, 2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jen Loves LV

Because with new rates with USPS they charge by size too... I just shipped a speedy that cost me the rate of a 9lb box because of the box size

, if i had been able to put it in a smaller box it would have been significantly less, but I didn't want to send it flat!

I had no idea!

Live and learn.

Lvbabydoll · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by handbag*girl

I agree but as a seller I just wanted to mention that everytime I sell a bag I want to purchase a box big enough and make sure its packed properly. most buyers don't want to pay the extra shipping...its unbelieveable. If people don't want to pay to have there item shipped properly and for you to buy a bigger box what do you do. I am sick of losing money on auctions because I feel the need to be a good seller.

Same here. I don't know how many times I offer Priority Mail and Media Mail on my book auctions, the buyer chooses Media Mail because it's the cheapest, then is annoyed when they don't have it 2 days later.

Anyway, thanks for the reminder, noshoepolish!

bellacherie · Jul 14th, 2007, 01:50 AM

I rec'd a rare chloe bag in an old shoebox.

You can imagine the condition the bag was in...

Thank god chloe bags are supposed to be smushy!

handbag*girl · Jul 14th, 2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by peppy

I've seen some auctions where the seller states that shipped unfolded is $xx, and folded is $yy. So, the choice is left with the buyer, and the seller wouldn't have to eat the extra shipping costs.

a great idea...who would think you have to go through all that though. When dealing with eBay I always uy insurance and always pay for the best shipping option. Not worth taking the risk i think but it amazes me how many feel different

Miss Sooky · Jul 14th, 2007, 07:46 AM

Ah, the packaging issue! This is something that really matters to me but I have noticed people take a variable approach to say the least . . .I have also noticed that since the UK Royal Mail started distinguishing on size as well as weight, items are being squashed into smaller and smaller packages. I now often say to sellers that I am sure they will be careful about the packaging but wanted to mention it explicitly following a few disappointing experiences. So far, everyone is very receptive.

noshoepolish · Jul 14th, 2007, 12:50 PM

I do the "folded" with some "As Is" stuff that starts at 99 cents. Esp the duffles that are huge.

I just got an ergo tote that was folded. Just not my way of receiving something that costs over $475.

Jul 13th, 2007, 02:58 AM	#1
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags I know shipping went up but please don't fold up leather handbags when You ship them. Adjust your starting price or shipping fee, buy the appropriate size box, and ship with care. Just a friendly reminder...

Jul 13th, 2007, 07:05 AM	#3
ladyisobel Member Location: devon uk	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags omg there aren't really people who fold leather bags are there? __________________

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#4
lulilu Member	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags I am neurotic about packing bags I sell. My biggest fear is that it will arrived in less than perfect condition.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#9
bestinclothes Member	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags LV ships a Speedy flat.

Jul 14th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#12
bellacherie Enthusiast Location: Australia	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags I rec'd a rare chloe bag in an old shoebox. You can imagine the condition the bag was in... Thank god chloe bags are supposed to be smushy! __________________ On a quest to find the perfect bag DONE (and eat my vegetables) STILL WORKING ON IT The story so far: Chloe Paddington - 06 Chocolat, 05 Craie, 05 Sable, 07 Argent Baby, 06 Muscade Baby, 06 Jeans Moyen, 06 Blanc Small Front Pocket, 07 Blanc baby, 06 Gris Vert, 06 Whiskey, 05 Grenat, 05 Chocolat Louis Vuitton - Speedy 30, Speedy 25, Petit Noe, Neverfull PM

Jul 14th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#14
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags Ah, the packaging issue! This is something that really matters to me but I have noticed people take a variable approach to say the least . . .I have also noticed that since the UK Royal Mail started distinguishing on size as well as weight, items are being squashed into smaller and smaller packages. I now often say to sellers that I am sure they will be careful about the packaging but wanted to mention it explicitly following a few disappointing experiences. So far, everyone is very receptive.

Jul 14th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#15
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: Shipping EBay Stuff - Please Don't Fold Leather Handbags I do the "folded" with some "As Is" stuff that starts at 99 cents. Esp the duffles that are huge. I just got an ergo tote that was folded. Just not my way of receiving something that costs over $475.