Just curious about thoughts on shipping $$$

[obadger]

Seems the latest trend on here is to charge for shipping. As a longtime seller, I look at shipping/supply costs as part of the costs of doing business. If folks are charging for shipping, that eliminates one of the advantages of the forums over ebay. I don't care either way, I can spend my money on ebay just as easy as on here. An example---------Buyer has card for $30 and has $2 shipping charge listed also, I offer $28 dlvd., response---sure I can do that, but shipping will be $2. Really???? Do these folks not know what $28 dlvd. means?? Don't remember who's sig this was in, but it was "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine". My humble opinion is that, substitute the word shipping for fees. Any thoughts fellow members?

[jlzinck]

Seems the latest trend on here is to charge for shipping. As a longtime seller, I look at shipping/supply costs as part of the costs of doing business. If folks are charging for shipping, that eliminates one of the advantages of the forums over ebay. I don't care either way, I can spend my money on ebay just as easy as on here. An example---------Buyer has card for $30 and has $2 shipping charge listed also, I offer $28 dlvd., response---sure I can do that, but shipping will be $2. Really???? Do these folks not know what $28 dlvd. means?? Don't remember who's sig this was in, but it was "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine". My humble opinion is that, substitute the word shipping for fees. Any thoughts fellow members?

I think you see the shipping charges in response to the dunping and fire sales that go on here.

If I have a card for sale at $30 delivered it $30 delivered.

No I have already factored in a "savings" compared to Ebay in my price.

Seller in you example isn't too bright then. I would just say no.

The "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine" you saw I believe is in regards to paypal. Meaning he will not send or accept paypal "gift"

[bigzig]

In the scenario you provided rather than saying "I'll take 28 + shipping" the seller should've said "the best I can do is $30 dlvd".

I personally have no problems paying a shipping charge. You are paying it anyway whether the seller adds it into the price of the card or lists it seperately.

[obadger]

I think you see the shipping charges in response to the dunping and fire sales that go on here.

If I have a card for sale at $30 delivered it $30 delivered.

No I have already factored in a "savings" compared to Ebay in my price.

Seller in you example isn't too bright then. I would just say no.

The "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine" you saw I believe is in regards to paypal. Meaning he will not send or accept paypal "gift"

Thanks, but yeah, I know all that. Sad thing is, its been more than 1 seller to reply like that. I think it all started with the quick sales also, I guess selling a 45 cent card for 1.50 isn't enough profit.:eek::D

[bboi30]

Seems the latest trend on here is to charge for shipping. As a longtime seller, I look at shipping/supply costs as part of the costs of doing business. If folks are charging for shipping, that eliminates one of the advantages of the forums over ebay. I don't care either way, I can spend my money on ebay just as easy as on here. An example---------Buyer has card for $30 and has $2 shipping charge listed also, I offer $28 dlvd., response---sure I can do that, but shipping will be $2. Really???? Do these folks not know what $28 dlvd. means?? Don't remember who's sig this was in, but it was "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine". My humble opinion is that, substitute the word shipping for fees. Any thoughts fellow members?

Shipping is a cost any good seller factors into their product. Do you really think that stores don't factor in that cost? Packaging top loaders penny sleeves, all of that costs money.

Now ebay fees is a different story. When I sell I factor in shipping, unless it's a high end item. The savings here comes in the form of saved fees, NOT saved shipping & fees. You are bending the seller over a barrel if you are trying to waive all the fees + the shipping costs(IMO).

ANGLE SHOOT MUCH???????

[obadger]

Yes, obviously there are costs to be built in to everything. Guess nobody got the sarcasm of this post.:rolleyes:

[cking]

Yes, obviously there are costs to be built in to everything. Guess nobody got the sarcasm of this post.:rolleyes:

I did. I will give a straight answer because nobody else seems to want to. Its because people are cheap as*^s on here, plain and simple.

[mortatort]

I think you see the shipping charges in response to the dunping and fire sales that go on here.




I did a fire/quick sale once with over 100 cards. I found that it was simpler to charge a flat $2 for shipping and then list the cards at a sale price. If I had listed each card with a dlvd price then it would stand to reason that I should discount for multiple card sales. Factoring it the way I did just seemed like much less work[and less haggling over shipping discounts] when doing alot of cards in one day.





The "you pay your fees, I'll pay mine" you saw I believe is in regards to paypal. Meaning he will not send or accept paypal "gift"


That's the way I've always understood it.

[u_want_my_cards]

Its our cards.... We can list them for whatever price we want them too. We aren't making you buy them.... Go back to eBay then and have fun :)!

[palmdesertcards]

Its our cards.... We can list them for whatever price we want them too. We aren't making you buy them.... Go back to eBay then and have fun :)!

You must be a fleabay employee... sounds like you should stick to beebay buddy.:)!

[palmdesertcards]

I did. I will give a straight answer because nobody else seems to want to. Its because people are cheap as*^s on here, plain and simple.

+1 to this comment:eek:

[u_want_my_cards]

You must be a fleabay employee... sounds like you should stick to beebay buddy.:)!

Really "buddy"? I can't stand eBay. Why would someone make a thread about shipping costs? ITS THEIR CARD! If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it.

[obadger]

Wow, its funny how a "I'm bored, will post a dry sarcastic thread" about shipping costs, turns into this. Jeepers:)

[palmdesertcards]

Really "buddy"? I can't stand eBay. Why would someone make a thread about shipping costs? ITS THEIR CARD! If you don't like it, you don't have to buy it.

I didnt start this thread, glasses much?:flex:

[peekaboo]

IF you could keep some people from answering the threads would be PEACHY!



Wow, its funny how a "I'm bored, will post a dry sarcastic thread" about shipping costs, turns into this. Jeepers:)

[cking]

IF you could keep some people from answering the threads would be PEACHY!

Put them on ignore and you can. You have choices,utilize them.

[JDK16]

my prices are always delivered 100% end of story.. i factor shipping into it before making it