Ebay and shipping costs

[pontifex]

I underestimated the shipping cost for a package I just mailed. I estimated $30 but it cost $39.35. This was priority mail. I could have used parcel post but it would have taken 3-5 weeks to get there, and I doubt the buyer would be happy with that.

Since I made the mistake I was just going to eat the cost, but what would you do? Would you even bother asking the buyer if they would help contribute to the extra cost or would you just eat it and not say anything at all?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

your mistake, your loss

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
your mistake, your loss

yeap.

i used to wait until i get the address and give correct shippping cost. now tis not worth it

 

[Schfifty Five]

How big was the package? If it was small enough, should have used one of those flat rate priority boxes...~$10 i think for up to 80lbs.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five
How big was the package? If it was small enough, should have used one of those flat rate priority boxes...~$10 i think for up to 80lbs.

i don't think they had a box that would fit everything.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Your fault, eat it definately. I know if i were asked to pay more after the fact it would be bad feedback time

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: pontifex
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Schfifty Five
How big was the package? If it was small enough, should have used one of those flat rate priority boxes...~$10 i think for up to 80lbs.</end quote></div>

i don't think they had a box that would fit everything.

then use 2 boxes you dolt

 

[Safeway]

Yea, just eat the cost. They bought your item for $xxx, and paid $30 for shipping. You can go back and say that you want $10 more!

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pontifex
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Schfifty Five
How big was the package? If it was small enough, should have used one of those flat rate priority boxes...~$10 i think for up to 80lbs.</end quote></div>

i don't think they had a box that would fit everything.</end quote></div>

then use 2 boxes you dolt

lol

 

[Schfifty Five]

dp

 

[pontifex]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pontifex
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Schfifty Five
How big was the package? If it was small enough, should have used one of those flat rate priority boxes...~$10 i think for up to 80lbs.</end quote></div>

i don't think they had a box that would fit everything.</end quote></div>

then use 2 boxes you dolt</end quote></div>

:roll:
what i meant was that i don't think they have boxes that would fit the one item...its a pretty big box itself

 

[computerechousa]

yes.... 100% positive feedback is more precious !

 

[Old Hippie]

How would you feel if the situation was reversed?

 

[pontifex]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Old Hippie
How would you feel if the situation was reversed?</end quote></div>

Well, I wouldn't be like "Yo bitch, give me more money for shipping!"
If I would have asked, I woould have asked politely and said it wasn't necessary but I would appreciate it.

If the person asked nicely and was nice throughout the transaction prior, i'd probably give them the extra money if they provided a copy of the receipt.

 

[eplebnista]

I would go online and get an estimate for fedex ground. IME, it will more than likely be a lot cheaper to ship it that way(if it is not to a PO Box that is). I would then let the buyer know of the change and the fedex tracking number. If fedex ground is not an option, then I would eat the cost and chalk it up to experience(which I have personally done quite a few times before discovering fedex ground-I will not use UPS under ANY circumstances).

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: pontifex
I underestimated the shipping cost for a package I just mailed. I estimated $30 but it cost $39.35. This was priority mail. I could have used parcel post but it would have taken 3-5 weeks to get there, and I doubt the buyer would be happy with that.

Since I made the mistake I was just going to eat the cost, but what would you do? Would you even bother asking the buyer if they would help contribute to the extra cost or would you just eat it and not say anything at all?

live and learn unfortunately.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
your mistake, your loss

Yep. Suck it up and move on. Most of us have done it at least once.

 

[Rumpltzer]

If you're talking about domestic USPS Priority Mail, you should check out the rates for FedEx Ground. The USPS has been raising their prices so much that it now makes more sense to go FedEx Ground on packages larger than 2lbs... unless you can fit it in one of those flat rate boxes.