[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Ah, the joys of selling. I've got a couple of purses listed. A potential buyer asked me about shipping to Canada. I used Ebay's shipping calculator and gave him a total. I added $2.00 in for the actual box. $2 only. doesn't account for if I'll need foam peanuts, etc...none of that. The box isn't a small box, 'cause it's not a small purse.[/FONT]
However, the possible buyer emailed back that he felt the cost was expensive since the bag isn't new, doesn't have tags and is empty. He then asked me if that was my best "offer." WTF!! Mind you...the cost is only $5 more than domestic shipping unless the buyer chooses parcel post domestically.
So....I sent him this.
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[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Whether the bag is new, has tags and empty?? has no bearing on what shipping will cost. The fact is that the USPS charges per size of box AND weight. Weight is NOT the only factor. This is not a small purse, therefore, the box won't be all that small. I'm not going to mangle the bag or fold it just to get it in a smaller box, which only MAY get it somewhere cheaper.
Add to the fact that Canada is still considered international, though we reside on the same continent. As you reside in another country, I must add insurance and signature confirmation in order to be protected under paypal and ebay. That is the only way I will ship.
So, that leaves you two options: understand that I'm not making money off shipping and that I send items through the mail the way I expect to receive them (well packed and secure with appropriately sized packaging) and bid, win, and pay the shipping for a great bag. Or don't bid.
I don't wish to haggle about something I can not change. I could send the box Parcel Post (which is cheaper), but you are not in the States and therefore are ineligible for that.
It's unfortunate that you feel it's okay to disparage a bag and the way it would be shipped since it's not new...however, I take care of my bags and my business.
I hope you still feel inclined to bid. If not, good luck in your ebaying.
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However, the possible buyer emailed back that he felt the cost was expensive since the bag isn't new, doesn't have tags and is empty. He then asked me if that was my best "offer." WTF!! Mind you...the cost is only $5 more than domestic shipping unless the buyer chooses parcel post domestically.
So....I sent him this.
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[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Whether the bag is new, has tags and empty?? has no bearing on what shipping will cost. The fact is that the USPS charges per size of box AND weight. Weight is NOT the only factor. This is not a small purse, therefore, the box won't be all that small. I'm not going to mangle the bag or fold it just to get it in a smaller box, which only MAY get it somewhere cheaper.
Add to the fact that Canada is still considered international, though we reside on the same continent. As you reside in another country, I must add insurance and signature confirmation in order to be protected under paypal and ebay. That is the only way I will ship.
So, that leaves you two options: understand that I'm not making money off shipping and that I send items through the mail the way I expect to receive them (well packed and secure with appropriately sized packaging) and bid, win, and pay the shipping for a great bag. Or don't bid.
I don't wish to haggle about something I can not change. I could send the box Parcel Post (which is cheaper), but you are not in the States and therefore are ineligible for that.
It's unfortunate that you feel it's okay to disparage a bag and the way it would be shipped since it's not new...however, I take care of my bags and my business.
I hope you still feel inclined to bid. If not, good luck in your ebaying.
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