Brrly1 1,146 #1 Posted March 2, 2008 Hello to everyone Iam just kind of curious as to what you guys my think about this one. I won a fuel tank and a mower guard from a goy living in Southern Ind. down around Cincinnatibut in Ind. I had asked this guy for combined shipping on these items and he sends me a quote for the same amount for each item if won seperately, total was 15.00 each or 30.00. I had already previously wrote to the guy and he stated if he gets enough money for them,only problem there bids were already in place. Personally my thoughts you really don't want to hear. Does anybody here have any thoughts John :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #2 Posted March 2, 2008 I despise sellers who profit from shipping. I don't have any advice for you, except leave feedback with what you think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #3 Posted March 2, 2008 i sell on ebay and i allways try to get the buyer the best price on shipping. there is times that i have over charged a little by accident. allways check the sellers feedback. i have been burned with not charging enough on shipping. my loss their gain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #4 Posted March 3, 2008 Well Karl, I also have another thing on this guy. Acouple of another guys also did some checking on this guy. One of the other items he has sold was relisted, it was a 58rj.These guys believe that he had a shill bidder by the name of iceman bid on everything this guy had that of corse included the two pieces that I had won. I also beleive he again is the lead bidder on the 58rj http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWN:IT&ih=019 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWN:IT&ih=019 now that I have looked it looks like the rj has been removed. I would leave bad feedback but only after he leaves feedback for me John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #5 Posted March 3, 2008 Yes Perry I have also purchased from you, I believe it was some sheetmetal, your shipping price was fine, but this is ridiculous John :imstupid: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #6 Posted March 3, 2008 Would you belive I actually had a seller refund the difference between calculated and actual shipping? It was only about $2! Now THAT is a great seller! And the only one I ever heard of doing it too. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #7 Posted March 3, 2008 Hello Kevin Actually I have had this happen before .The guy wanted 40.00 to ship 2 front weights. I finally got a phone # and talked with the guy and he finally figured out it would not be right so I gave him half and he shipped them right away and I think he still made a few dollars John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #8 Posted March 3, 2008 Well Karl, I also have another thing on this guy. Acouple of another guys also did some checking on this guy. One of the other items he has sold was relisted, it was a 58rj.These guys believe that he had a shill bidder by the name of iceman bid on everything this guy had that of corse included the two pieces that I had won. I also beleive he again is the lead bidder on the 58rj http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWN:IT&ih=019 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:MEWN:IT&ih=019 now that I have looked it looks like the rj has been removed. I would leave bad feedback but only after he leaves feedback for me John The "Iceman" cometh. It's does look fishy as old "Iceman" has "0" feedback. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,599 #9 Posted March 3, 2008 The "Iceman" cometh. It's does look fishy as old "Iceman" has "0" feedback. And "Iceman" and the seller have both been members of ebay since May 2007. Hmm, a coincidence...I doubt it. <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #10 Posted March 3, 2008 I've been on this soap box before, but here I go again. I also despise sellers who make a profit on shipping. I will avoid bidding on an item if the shipping is more than I think it should be. I have accidentally overcharged on shipping before, but if it's more than a few cents I always refund it. I have found that the eBay shipping calculator ahoots a little high. If a buyer pays before I send a corrected invoice, I almost always end up refunding a little money. I see things on there all the time that I know will ship for $5.00 or less and the seller wants $10.00 or more to ship it. If it's something I would like to bid on, I won't hesitate to e-mail the seller first and let them know that they're out of line on the shipping charge. A couple of times they've even shipped to me for a lower price, but more often they tell me, " that's the price, take it or leave it". I leave it. A lot of people don't realize that you can ship up to 50 pounds in a flat rate priority box for $9.00. I've shipped a lot of wheel weights that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #11 Posted March 3, 2008 Jim just a heads up....the flat rate boxes are now 20 pounds. Put the post lady mentioned they are going to be offering new bigger more expensive boxes soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #12 Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah I ran into the flat rate box issue already Sold some parts I intended to put into a flat rate box, and thats what I charged for. Then found out that the box is only rated for 20 lbs now Had to use 2 and lost some money on the deal. Live and learn. I gave the guy the original price for shipping and stuck with it as it was my foul up not his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #13 Posted March 4, 2008 Jim just a heads up....the flat rate boxes are now 20 pounds. Put the post lady mentioned they are going to be offering new bigger more expensive boxes soon. Thanks for the heads up on the flat rate boxes. I'm sure that one would have burned me in the near future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #14 Posted March 4, 2008 I almost forgot about this one. I spotted something non Wheel Horse on ebay a while back that I wanted to bid on. The shipping was $15.00 and it was only 6 miles away so I asked if I could pick it up. He said sure, but it's $15.00 to pick it up. I told him where to stick it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #15 Posted March 4, 2008 Jim just a heads up....the flat rate boxes are now 20 pounds. Put the post lady mentioned they are going to be offering new bigger more expensive boxes soon. It'll probably still be cheaper than UPS though. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #16 Posted March 4, 2008 I know i have probably over charged some of you , but i dont have a regular job to compensate for gas, and the post office is 11 miles away one way! i try to be as accurate as possible so the buyers will come back and my feedback shows it! i did buy a forward/reverse/park decal for my D-200 a while back and the seller charged me $3.00 for shipping its the size of a silver dollar and as thick as 2 or 3 sheets of paper, recieved it in an envelope with a 41 cent stamp :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,571 #17 Posted March 4, 2008 I almost forgot about this one. I spotted something non Wheel Horse on ebay a while back that I wanted to bid on. The shipping was $15.00 and it was only 6 miles away so I asked if I could pick it up. He said sure, but it's $15.00 to pick it up. I had a similar thing happen Jim. A local seller wanted $45 to ship something. I asked about local pick up, and he say absolutely not! Claimed he didn't have time. Funny, he apparently had time to drop it off at the post office! Are some people stupid enough to think you'd pay $45 to ship something 5 miles? Apparently so... Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #18 Posted March 4, 2008 I never charge for pick up! i would rather people pick up most items that are heavy, + they might buy more items :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #19 Posted March 4, 2008 Well Ebay has been the next stop. I will be writing to Trust and Safety tomorrow and if they find out exactly what this guy is up to he will be sanctioned.I just hope he thinks this is worth it. John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BairleaFarm 340 #20 Posted October 12, 2008 you can only put 20 lbs in flatrate now? I didnt get the memo. I dont care if they make a little for shipping but you all correct, some of these guys go overboard. I charg .75 handling fee but mostly that to cover the ebay fees. Ive never had a complaint yet so i guess its good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMB2 0 #21 Posted October 12, 2008 I've had the same things happen to me. Ask if I can come pick it up local. Guy says thay don't let customers in the shipping warehouse I got burnt on shipping once too. Sold somthing and qouted way low on shipping. Took it to get it shipped. I ended up loseing $1 on the whloe thing, paid the guy to take it In your case I'd just wouldn't pay the guy and leave him hanging. Sellers can't even leave you negative feedback anymore. I guess ebay figures if everyone has 100% feedback more people will buy so they can get thier cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcwh1950 2 #22 Posted October 12, 2008 you can only put 20 lbs in flatrate now? I didnt get the memo. I dont care if they make a little for shipping but you all correct, some of these guys go overboard. I charg .75 handling fee but mostly that to cover the ebay fees. Ive never had a complaint yet so i guess its good. n no way . you can put up to 70 lb in it if it fit... and also you mail person will pick it up from you house. you also can order the boxes from them. yes i dew work for the post office 31 year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #23 Posted October 12, 2008 Restrictions Contents must reasonably fit within the Priority Mail packaging, and weigh less than 70 pounds. The only change was the separate large box rate. Here's the current chart from the USPS website: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #24 Posted October 12, 2008 It had went around that they changed the priority flat rate box maximum weight but looking now it appears the limit is still 70 pounds. The international flat rate is 20 pounds so maybe that is how it got around. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BairleaFarm 340 #25 Posted October 12, 2008 Maybe Nick. Thats what i thought - i could have sworn ive shipped heaverier recently with no issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
