I am often asked about the shipping charges - so
here's the story behind shipping - please read - thanks.
The
shipping
quote
given
by the calculator includes a $1 packing fee and INSURANCE ($1.75 for up to $100 coverage) - it shows as
all inclusive! If item is going to
be sent using UPS and is less than $100, the cost of the insurance will
be deducted from
the total.
Check
the shipping rates BEFORE you bid - if you think they are too high, I
might suggest you look to purchase from someone who lives closer to you.
Let me explain...
WHY THE COST OF SHIPPING MAY SEEM HIGH
Shipping costs are set by the carriers
and are based on weight, size of box, and zip codes being used for
shipping. Boxes more than a cubic foot in size are also subject to
extra surcharges. I live in PA. The further you live from me, the more the PO or
UPS will charge to deliver it to you. Take a look at the USPS example
below. (This may or may not be the
weight of your item, it is just an example weight)
A 5 pound (12x12x8) package shipped
USPS from:
PA to NJ - $6.85
PA
to TX - $13.75
PA to WA - $17.15
The
difference is more than $10 going cross country! Is it worth it? It
might be - especially when you consider the cost of time and gas trying
to find this item on your own. You have to decide. Remember, it is not
an item you can easily pick up at your local dept. store!
I
would love to offer you FREE shipping, however, if I did I would be out
of business very quickly. Here's why - If you buy a $20 item (4-5 lb.
package) and it costs $17.00 to ship, that leaves $3.00 - my ebay,
paypal, and cost of item expenses would be more than that $3.
Now that you understand shipping a little
better please be aware:
Sellers
are
now rated by buyers on shipping charges - I strive to be a 5 star
seller, please do not penalize me for the cost of shipping. I do not set
the rates.
You are able to check the rates before you bid, so if you think they
are too high - again, I say maybe you can find this piece from someone who lives
closer.
If
you decide to bid and win, I ask that you not penalize me for the cost
of shipping. I agree it can be high, but I have no control over carrier
charges. I work hard to offer unique items with
excellent packaging and customer service. It is frustrating to be given
lower feedback ratings (and pay higher seller fees because of the lower
ratings) for shipping costs
that are fixed by the carrier companies, not me!
Methods of Shipping:
Domestic USPS Priority Mail or UPS. Occasionally, I may use USPS parcel
post. Parcel post typically takes too longer than buyers like to wait
for an item to arrive especially around the holidays. Keep in mind that
UPS ground
also takes longer than Priority mail , but may be less expensive for
heavier items. You can use the UPS tracking number to see
exactly where your package is in transit. I ship daily and typically
your package goes out the same or next BUSINESS DAY. USPS shipping
Monday - Friday and sometimes Saturdays. UPS shipping is Mon- Friday.
No weekends.
International shipping method is
USPS Priority Mail with Insurance. NO EXCEPTIONS.
International Buyers – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not
included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges
are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine
what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
These
charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping)
company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for
additional shipping charges.
We
do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" -
US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Insurance: Included in shipping on all purchases, including
International packages even if
they are under 4 pounds and could be sent less expensively without
insurance using First Class International. First Class International
offers NO INSURANCE so I do not use that method.
Combined Shipping:
I do combine auctions to save you money on shipping. To receive
combined/reduced shipping rates, wait and make only one payment after I
send a combined invoice. If more than one payment is made for multiple
purchases, no combined shipping discount will be given.
Feedback Policy
Feedback
used to be an important part of the ebay community. Now, with ebay's
new policy on feedback, it is totally one-sided, so not so fair anymore
for sellers in my opinion. I promise to be fair with you though - if
there is a problem - tell me first and be reasonable with me, I will be
reasonable with you. I am not hard to get along with. I will leave
feedback for you once I know you are satisfied with your purchase,
otherwise - no feedback!
My Expertise
Please
keep in mind I don't consider myself an expert. I do have knowledge in
several areas, but still am apt to pick something up if it catches my
eye even if I don't know a thing about it. Sometimes in my treasure
hunting, I know I find things that you know more about than I do. Any
information you have on an item and are willing to share is much
appreciated. I do try to research items before listing but sometimes
information is limited, so I am so pleased to receive an email from a
friendly person sharing their knowledge.
Many
of my items are vintage, collectibles, and items no longer available on
the retail market. If an item is new, I will state that in the auction,
otherwise items are not new. I also would never intentionally try to
misrepresent any of my items, but I am human and if I make a mistake,
please know it is just that...a mistake.
Return Policy
Returns
are certainly considered and will be handled on an individual basis.
Buyer is responsible for return postage and original postage costs are
non refundable. Refunds are not given unless and until same item sent
is returned.
Thanks for looking - If you can
work with my terms, place a bid and make this your treasure!
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other auctions. I add items almost every day.
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