Shouldn't bubble mailers & toploaders be the norm in trading???

[pmannings#1fan]

As collectors and traders of sportscards and non-sport cards, shouldn't we always use bubble mailers and toploaders on cards that we trade, sell or buy? :)!

[fitch123]

yes we should?

[ManInTheMirror]

Not always, man. Alot of people enjoy trading in plain white envelopes. Unless this was the agreement beforehand then I agree all trades should use bubblemailers. Sometimes toploaders aren't needed, you can use cardboard and other stuff. The more cards in there the less there is a need for toploaders. Protection is essential tho but this can be accomplished without toploaders. If it is just a card or two then yea toploaders. I feel like I'm rambling I'll stop now.

[lemur01]

If selling, I say always use bubble to avoid problems. If trading, I don't mind pwe if its a low value card.

[pmannings#1fan]

You're right, there are instances when pwe is used such as (parties) agreed upon or when multiple cards are sent in like a team bag. As far as buying or selling it should be golden rule, especially @ $3.00!!! Glad to see you got the cards bud, thanks for the FB.:)!

[MI Rob]

Not always, man. Alot of people enjoy trading in plain white envelopes. Unless this was the agreement beforehand then I agree all trades should use bubblemailers. Sometimes toploaders aren't needed, you can use cardboard and other stuff. The more cards in there the less there is a need for toploaders. Protection is essential tho but this can be accomplished without toploaders. If it is just a card or two then yea toploaders. I feel like I'm rambling I'll stop now.

Agreed. Depends on the situation, value of the cards, and quantity of cards.

[Rick]

I've bought a ton of cards on eBay & lately, last week especially I got 3 or 4 cards in PWE with $0.41 stamp on them. I was charged $3.00+/- for shipping.

Does this still merit a 5 star DSR on Shipping & Handling? Not Shipping Time. Handling.

I think when I pay $3 for shipping, it shouldn't be a 41 cent stamp with no protection. If you're going to send in PWE with 41 cent stamp, then don't charge me $3.

I haven't left any low DSR yet, but it's happening more & more & if their DSR doesn't take a hit they will think it's okay if they keep receiving 5 stars.

What is the opinion on this situation?

[pmannings#1fan]

I've bought a ton of cards on eBay & lately, last week especially I got 3 or 4 cards in PWE with $0.41 stamp on them. I was charged $3.00+/- for shipping.

Does this still merit a 5 star DSR on Shipping & Handling? Not Shipping Time. Handling.

I think when I pay $3 for shipping, it shouldn't be a 41 cent stamp with no protection. If you're going to send in PWE with 41 cent stamp, then don't charge me $3.

I haven't left any low DSR yet, but it's happening more & more & if their DSR doesn't take a hit they will think it's okay if they keep receiving 5 stars.

What is the opinion on this situation?

Well I have received cards in pwe a couple times & was charged $3.00, which is not cool but I still left all 5s and positve feedback only because the card was in a toploader and not damaged. $3.00 is fair price if 1) bubble mailer, 2) toploader and 3) adequate protection of card. Inexcusable if in pwe for that price, BS!!:)!

[fitch123]

Yeah it bugs me because I charge $2.95 and ship everything in a toploader + bubble mailer. I could be saving tons by just going the PWE route :P Hopefully my customers appreciate it! xD

[Rick]

Well I have received cards in pwe a couple times & was charged $3.00, which is not cool but I still left all 5s and positve feedback only because the card was in a toploader and not damaged. $3.00 is fair price if 1) bubble mailer, 2) toploader and 3) adequate protection of card. Inexcusable if in pwe for that price, BS!!:)!


Yeah I've never left anything less than 5 Stars, even when there have been issues. But, it's starting to get on my nerves when I see it sent PWE 41 cents & I pad $3 bucks.

[dthimesch]

I've bought a ton of cards on eBay & lately, last week especially I got 3 or 4 cards in PWE with $0.41 stamp on them. I was charged $3.00+/- for shipping.

Does this still merit a 5 star DSR on Shipping & Handling? Not Shipping Time. Handling.

I think when I pay $3 for shipping, it shouldn't be a 41 cent stamp with no protection. If you're going to send in PWE with 41 cent stamp, then don't charge me $3.

I haven't left any low DSR yet, but it's happening more & more & if their DSR doesn't take a hit they will think it's okay if they keep receiving 5 stars.

What is the opinion on this situation?

I would have left 1 stars with no second thoughts! regarding shipping.

[mnvikingstwins]

I've got no problem with PWE for trading. Also it's nice for buying on here, when it's a $1 card, not worth the extra $2 for bubble when you could do only $.50 extra for PWE