I WANT A BOX!!!!

[Wally's Comics]

I am not a nose bleed high grade collector so for me Fines are considered part of my collection. If a box was requested, then the seller should have met that request. If it is the thread I think it is, those should have been boxed IMO.

 

It was semi requested via pm.

 

My calling card when I buy is "Please pack well" and I added "In a box hopefully"

I did this this because the calculated shipping was low.

 

Perhaps in the future, instead of semi-requesting it, it would be better to just straight up request it. Instead of 'I hope you pack in a box' and expect them to get the hint, just straight up say 'I want these packed in a box and I'm willing to pay extra for it'.

 

I'm not trying to shift blame, it's just that I've found from my experience that when I feel strongly about a packing issue I get better result if I make it plainly known.

 

Just my

 

yeah, well what do you think I am doing now???

 

It's obvious I have to be more blunt. I just thought it was a given that you don't send nice books this way.

 

Basically, if you don't want to box your books and give them a better chance to arrive in the condition you state they are in the thread - then plain and simple let that me known ahead of time so I don't buy from you.

 

 

 

[Wally's Comics]

I always ship boxed and expect the same in return. Most of the time (90% or more) I double box.

 

Brother you are Clutch!

 

 

 

 

[Comics-n-ERB]

I got a package from ComicConnect a month or so ago with two books; one a fine+ the other a VF. Total of $243.00.

 

They came in a shipping envelope between two pieces of cardboard. Upon receiving, one end of the package laying flat on the table, the other end stood up in the air 3-1/2 inches. In other words, the books were bent all to hell.

 

I did not contact them about compensation or returns, I just didn't have the time to worry about it.

 

I did just purchase some more books last night from them. I will be asking them to box these.

 

Why would you let them off the hook? Really?? $243 and you don't think it's worth your time?

 

I for one (and many boardies can attest to this) go above and beyond with my shipping. 99% of the time is double boxed with every slab bubbled wrapped and more peanuts than one would think would fit in there. Like Dr. Balls, I pack it tight! And believe you me, many sales are less than $250.

 

If you don't alert CC about their terrible shipping, then you're only allowing them to get away with shady business practices and it not only hurts you, but future collectors as well. No better way to run off the future than allowing CC to drop the ball.

 

+1. I would get a refund even for $50.

 

It's too late in the game to ask now. I'm sure if I had asked they would of made it right. I had a lot going on at the time, including going out of state for a week the next day. Like I said, I just didn't have the time to worry about it.

 

[lizards2]

o.k. I haven't had this happen in quite awhile, but I received some books I cared about,

from these boards, that were loosely in between two pieces of cardboard in an envelope mailer.

 

Given, that this was a small order of set of books - but they were nice VF/ VF+'s.

 

I let it be known that I preferred these to be in a box via pm and they still got sent this way.

 

Needless to say this set got damaged and even though I am going to send the books back for

a full refund - I value my time enough that I want to avoid books being sent this way so I don't

feel like I'm wasting my time.

 

If these are beaters or dollar books it's one thing, but once you get past books being

a certain grade - I like for care in a box be my standard.

 

Depending on the order - when I ship out - I double box, so I don't feel it's too much to ask

for a single box that is packed well.

 

I will not give out the person's name/ID so don't even ask. This thread is not to shame anyone

here. People packaging practices are their business. If it works for them, then why rock the boat?

I fear that with the higher postal rates this will be more of a common practice (sigh!).

 

 

But let it be known...

 

Even if it costs more (for semi-high grade books) I WANT A BOX please!

 

If this can't happen, please let me know up front so we don't waste either of our times.

 

Thank you!

 

 

This guy had a stack of bubble mailers with flimsy cardboard - unfortunately, one of the books got ripped.

 

linky

[Dr. Balls]

I have had no problems with envelope shipping, mostly because I used 4-6 pieces of cardboard. But, if someone wants a box and will pay for the bump in postage, I see no reason why not.

[lizards2]

I have had no problems with envelope shipping, mostly because I used 4-6 pieces of cardboard. But, if someone wants a box and will pay for the bump in postage, I see no reason why not.

None that anyone has disclosed to you yet.

[lizards2]

Can we tell anonymous stories about getting badly packaged books from other Boardies?

The answer to your rhetorical question is, "not for long." I'm sure everyone is looking at his post history, making guesses, even as we speak.

[lizards2]

Here is my stock plea to invoicing - feel free to cut and paste on your next purchase:

 

Are you planning to ship these in a box? I would like mine shipped in a box to protect them - let me know if that will cost extra.

[Wally's Comics]

Here is my stock plea to invoicing - feel free to cut and paste on your next purchase:

 

Are you planning to ship these in a box? I would like mine shipped in a box to protect them - let me know if that will cost extra.

 

thanks...

 

note taken.

As I said earlier, it looks like I have to be this Blunt.

 

 

 

 

[romanheart]

I've had an item broken because of being in a box.

 

I think it has to do more with the care in packaging.

 

It should be obvious if you send multiple comics to make sure they don't slip and adequately protected by a much bigger cardboard, preferably inside a box.

 

Best to stick with buyers who have never failed you.

[comix4fun]

I have had no problems with envelope shipping, mostly because I used 4-6 pieces of cardboard. But, if someone wants a box and will pay for the bump in postage, I see no reason why not.

 

 

I can attest to Balls shipping. The books he sent me were very safe.

 

I bought some low dollar books (but all NM's) off a guy on ebay and he sent me a quote for priority envelope shipping. I emailed back and requested a box and that I would pay more for shipping.

 

He responded "I always box the books but they fit in the priority envelope". I didn't know what he meant until I got the package.

 

Inside a priority mail envelope were 8 bagged and boarded books inside a uline comic sized box of heavy cardboard that fit perfectly inside that priority envelope. It was the perfect solution for a small amount of raw books (less than 10).

[lizards2]

Trouble, is, I would estimate that a 1/3 of the people that sell here would naturally ship in an envelope unless you pestered them - see DRBalls post above.

 

All I can conclude is that these type of people have never read the shipping thread (posted above) and rarely buy comics through the mail themselves.

 

They don't get many complaints, likely because after the first damaged order, their customers probably don't say a word, but flee to better hunting grounds.

 

I've had an item broken because of being in a box.

 

I think it has to do more with the care in packaging.

 

It should be obvious if you send multiple comics to make sure they don't slip and adequately protected by a much bigger cardboard, preferably inside a box.

 

Best to stick with buyers who have never failed you.

[faster friends]

If asked, I always use a box. Or if more than 2 or 3 books I use a box. But for 1 or 2 books, an envelope can be used and packaged safely. Just use lots of oversize cardboard.

 

[romanheart]

I find ordinary people who want to sell their collections pack fairly nice and most comic ebay dealers, but there is a small group of ebay dealers who send it to you however they want no matter how politely you ask.

[Ken Aldred]

I've experienced this on the boards - requesting boxed, bombproof packing, I'll cover the costs, don't worry - all of that, crystal clear, and with an intentional tone of concern.

 

When I received a small number of raws from the US on one occasion, they were bagged and boarded, wrapped in newspaper, sandwiched between two extremely flimsy pieces of cardboard and sent in a thin, tight-fitting envelope. Problem here is that when the package is stuffed clumsily through a British household letterbox and falls to the ground, the books will likely be stressed and then suffer at least a corner ding. A couple of items were in the $20 to $30 range, NM+ graded, so I wasn't very happy.

 

I soon get tired of talking to a brick wall.

[Logan510]

I always ship using a box, it doesn't matter if it's a $5 book. I would rather lose a little money off the bottom line than to make a customer unhappy.

[Ken Aldred]

Find a book with a presentation you like, take the necessary steps to give it the best chance of getting to you looking like that, then contentedly move on to something else. Get the job done properly rather than keep going around in circles over the same bloody thing.

 

[DR.X]

Step 1.

 

Find the right boxes and stock up if your shipping lots of books. My main box is the S - 342's. I also use two other adjustable depth mailers. They're not expensive. Order a bundle then you have them.

 

I can fit up to ten books between two pieces of double cardboard in the smaller 342's. Wrap the books tight in a piece of newspaper and attach the corners to the cardboard with heavy tape. Add the next piece of cardboard and wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap.

 

 

 

Step 2.

 

Stock up on cardboard. I cut my own. Tons of it. I know some girls in the recieving department at a local big box store. Go in and use your charm. Beg, plead, what ever. Buy em lunch. They'll love you for it. They put the big sheets to the side for me when they unpack appliances and stuff. I got cardboard coming out my azz.

 

 

 

 

Step 3.

 

If you have no personality and can't talk to chicks, dumpster dive. Seriously, there's lots of recycling dumpsters in many areas. People throw lots of big cardboard boxes and skids in there. Its a treasure trove.

 

Step 4.

 

The finished product. This is one that's going out today. Ten books. Two pieces of double cardboard, and wrapped in bubble wrap. It's the only way to roll. People want they're books in one piece.

 

[Logan510]

Step 1.

 

Find the right boxes and stock up if your shipping lots of books. My main box is the S - 342's. I also use two other adjustable depth mailers. They're not expensive. Order a bundle then you have them.

 

I can fit up to ten books between two pieces of double cardboard in the smaller 342's. Wrap the books tight in a piece of newspaper and attach the corners to the cardboard with heavy tape. Add the next piece of cardboard and wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap.

 

 

 

Step 2.

 

Stock up on cardboard. I cut my own. Tons of it. I know some girls in the recieving department at a local big box store. Go in and use your charm. Beg, plead, what ever. Buy em lunch. They'll love you for it. They put the big sheets to the side for me when they unpack appliances and stuff. I got cardboard coming out my azz.

 

 

 

 

Step 3.

 

If you have no personality and can't talk to chicks, dumpster dive. Seriously, there's lots of recycling dumpsters in many areas. People throw lots of big cardboard boxes and skids in there. Its a treasure trove.

 

Step 4.

 

The finished product. This is one that's going out today. Ten books. Two pieces of double cardboard, and wrapped in bubble wrap. It's the only way to roll. People want they're books in one piece.

 

 

I like your process, very detail oriented

[Awax]

Can I just say when I read the title of this thread Dee Snider of Twisted Sister yelled loudly in my head:

 

 

I want a box!