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More eBay conundrums

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scottish

scottish

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So I just received my 11th feedback as a seller since the new (or old) DSR system has been in place.

 

I'm guessing the only way to get a 5.0 in 'Shipping and Handling' is to take a hit to shipping cost? I'm certainly not complaining at the 4.9 I have, but I only see that getting lower since I usually charge actual cost.

 

I DO offer media rate on comics, but then you get a hit because it took so long to reach the buyer... :(

 

No win situation? (shrug)

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VintageComics

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How about sending out a pre-emptive email explaining

 

a) what you are doing for the customer that is above and beyond what is required

b) explaining to them how the star system affects you

 

Sounds like now everyone might need a PR manager to survive on eBay.

 

:screwy:

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Dick Pontoon

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I used to offer free shipping on everything in the UK, and still do for slabs, but still couldn't get a 5 on the DSR system.

 

Amen to that. I never pad my shipping costs, and even will refund tiny amounts of excess postage, but I still don't have a perfect score. People are both conditioned by places like Amazon and expect free or almost free shipping, and are clueless as to actual postage costs.

 

I don't let it bug me though, it is what it is.

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scottish

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How about sending out a pre-emptive email explaining

 

a) what you are doing for the customer that is above and beyond what is required

b) explaining to them how the star system affects you

 

Sounds like now everyone might need a PR manager to survive on eBay.

 

:screwy:

(thumbs u Will you be my PR manager Roy? :foryou:

 

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scottish

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I used to offer free shipping on everything in the UK, and still do for slabs, but still couldn't get a 5 on the DSR system.

 

Amen to that. I never pad my shipping costs, and even will refund tiny amounts of excess postage, but I still don't have a perfect score. People are both conditioned by places like Amazon and expect free or almost free shipping, and are clueless as to actual postage costs.

 

I don't let it bug me though, it is what it is.

 

I don't think anything bothers you Mr. Pontoon - except perhaps my endless array of eBay questions. lol

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VintageComics

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How about sending out a pre-emptive email explaining

 

a) what you are doing for the customer that is above and beyond what is required

b) explaining to them how the star system affects you

 

Sounds like now everyone might need a PR manager to survive on eBay.

 

:screwy:

(thumbs u Will you be my PR manager Roy? :foryou:

 

I think the general consensus on here is that unless I'm doing PR for Hitler, my PR work will be an utter disaster.

 

:angel:

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comicalgems

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How about sending out a pre-emptive email explaining

 

a) what you are doing for the customer that is above and beyond what is required

b) explaining to them how the star system affects you

 

Sounds like now everyone might need a PR manager to survive on eBay.

 

:screwy:

(thumbs u Will you be my PR manager Roy? :foryou:

 

I think the general consensus on here is that unless I'm doing PR for Hitler, my PR work will be an utter disaster.

 

:angel:

 

OT HItler or Tarantino Hitler?

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Comicopolis

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How about sending out a pre-emptive email explaining

 

a) what you are doing for the customer that is above and beyond what is required

b) explaining to them how the star system affects you

 

Sounds like now everyone might need a PR manager to survive on eBay.

 

:screwy:

(thumbs u Will you be my PR manager Roy? :foryou:

 

I think the general consensus on here is that unless I'm doing PR for Hitler, my PR work will be an utter disaster.

 

:angel:

 

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I thought I could increase my "As Described" rating by only selling CGC. I got an e-mail stating that they received a Qualified grade. Yes - as stated in the listing. Next e-mail is a picture of how it got "broken" in the mail.

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Aces

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My "Item As Described" rating is 4.8 out of 5 which makes me laugh since all the sales rated were CGC 9.8 books.

 

Maybe the buyer didn't agree with the CGC grading? doh!

 

 

Hubba Hubba

 

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