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When do you give negatives on shipping prices?..

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Harley Troy

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I think if it's WAY over a negative may be warranted if you can't reach an amicable settlement before hand. But I do think a person's time and care is worth something and 3.05 shipping to $6.00 charged isn't unreasonable to me as long as the books arrives in condition stated, like Boozad said.

 

 

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Stronguy

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I only give negative if they grossly overcharge and grossly under pack; like the guy who charged me $45 to ship 10 slabs, stuck them unprotected in a box and had $17 in postage.

 

However, if it's something like what you experienced, I would note it in the comments.

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I only give negative if they grossly overcharge and grossly under pack; like the guy who charged me $45 to ship 10 slabs, stuck them unprotected in a box and had $17 in postage.

 

However, if it's something like what you experienced, I would note it in the comments.

 

I wouldn't even note it, in these circumstances. The only thing that gives me pause is the "He quoted $5 and charged $6". You might ding his DSR to a 4 (only because of his $5 quote) but under no circumstances put a 1 or 2 as it is very punitive to a seller, since they lose discounts, etc.

 

I think if you agree to pay X amount shipping you should never leave less than 5 star feedback if you are charged X. The only caveat to that philosophy is in regards to combined shipping.

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passion4comics

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If it's only a dollar or two let it go. Like one guy said already if it's robbery then slam them with negative feedback. A week ago I was complaining about a guy that charged me $19 for a $4.90 flat rate. He caught 10 negative feedbacks in one shot. If he charged me a few dollars over regular postage and it was packed well then it's warranted. $6 isn't bad at all.

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TheWatcher

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In my opinion it's a non-issue for a $3 difference in shipping charges. If it was a $10 difference, then he's deserving of getting slammed (if he wouldn't refund the difference). In the big picture, getting overcharged $3 on shipping is the least of your worries when buying on eBay

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BaltimoreLauren

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

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VintageComics

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I think if it's WAY over a negative may be warranted if you can't reach an amicable settlement before hand. But I do think a person's time and care is worth something and 3.05 shipping to $6.00 charged isn't unreasonable to me as long as the books arrives in condition stated, like Boozad said.

 

 

Agreed, $3 over is not a lot, especially if there were any special packaging materials involved AND if the books arrived in good shape because of them.

 

Now if he wrapped them in a used sandwich bag and stuck a stamp on the side and dropped it in the mail like that, that's going to be a different matter.

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

 

If the customer inconveniences me by buying on a Friday I'm charging him for the extra drink I have to buy as I walk by the local bar.

 

:sumo:

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If the book arrived in the condition stated, shipped fast and safe, with decent communication, I'd give him 5 stars and glowing feedback. 3 bucks aint much.

 

After you got the invoice and before sending payment, did you tell him your concern about the dollar extra shipping?

nope I just figured it was what it was & was not a lot so just paid it ... it sort of erked me a bit when it came back even less than quoted price though, but I"m happy with the books & like others have said... what the hell ... (shrug)

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VintageComics

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If the book arrived in the condition stated, shipped fast and safe, with decent communication, I'd give him 5 stars and glowing feedback. 3 bucks aint much.

 

After you got the invoice and before sending payment, did you tell him your concern about the dollar extra shipping?

nope I just figured it was what it was & was not a lot so just paid it ... it sort of erked me a bit when it came back even less than quoted price though, but I"m happy with the books & like others have said... what the hell ... (shrug)

 

Where did the book come from? $3 is pretty cheap to ship....

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

 

If the customer inconveniences me by buying on a Friday I'm charging him for the extra drink I have to buy as I walk by the local bar.

 

:sumo:

 

Roy, you have given me the best idea ever.

 

Drinks are on me tonight!

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

 

If the customer inconveniences me by buying on a Friday I'm charging him for the extra drink I have to buy as I walk by the local bar.

 

:sumo:

 

i take muni to the bars, and a cab home if i am crunked. :acclaim:

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VintageComics

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

 

If the customer inconveniences me by buying on a Friday I'm charging him for the extra drink I have to buy as I walk by the local bar.

 

:sumo:

 

Roy, you have given me the best idea ever.

 

Drinks are on me tonight!

 

So, like, does that mean we have to come down to Baltimore?

 

:o

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BaltimoreLauren

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was it for shipping and handling, a la bubble wrap, and box? some even use the cost for gas. :screwy: that's why i always charge exact shipping. no surprises with me and i walk to the post office. :acclaim:

 

Bro, high test gas is expensive in my area.

 

 

:insane:

 

If the customer inconveniences me by buying on a Friday I'm charging him for the extra drink I have to buy as I walk by the local bar.

 

:sumo:

 

Roy, you have given me the best idea ever.

 

Drinks are on me tonight!

 

So, like, does that mean we have to come down to Baltimore?

 

:o

 

If ya'll do, I'll wear my beehive wig, hun!

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