Don't you hate it when eBay sellers charge too much for shipping?

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: ncircle
HANDLING
*H*A*N*D*L*I*N*G

shipping and *handling*

Just in case the OP missed it.

I bought a used digital camera from a private seller. the shipping and handling cost was $10. When I recieved the package, it was wrapped in newspaper and stuffed into an iPod box. The postage was $2.35.

Is that fair? Did it really cost the person $7.65 to handle it?

I was fine with paying the $10, but I would at least expect a well packaged item.

 

[daveshel]

Just one of the many reasons trading on ebay has jumped the shark.

 

[Injury]

Most of you realize that you don't even have to see to the description to know the shipping cost, right?

I mean, it's really not that hard to understand. If you don't want to pay the shipping, then STFU. Big newsflash here, but a lot of times online stores way overcharge for shipping. I mean, $7 to ship RAM from newegg, and $7 for each one if you buy more than one? We all know that it doesn't cost that much, but I bet the majority of people on this forum would still pay it, and I can deal with it because I'm still getting a better price. You people act like its something new to try and make a little money off of shipping charges.

If you aren't willing to pay that charge, then I guess you don't need whatever crap you are looking for anyway.

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: ncircle
HANDLING
*H*A*N*D*L*I*N*G

shipping and *handling*

Just in case the OP missed it.

I bought a used digital camera from a private seller. the shipping and handling cost was $10. When I recieved the package, it was wrapped in newspaper and stuffed into an iPod box. The postage was $2.35.

Is that fair? Did it really cost the person $7.65 to handle it?

I was fine with paying the $10, but I would at least expect a well packaged item.

The point is that the shipping AND HANDLING cost was fully disclosed and you bid on the auction knowing this. I see no issue so long as the item arrived undamaged.

 

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: ncircle
HANDLING
*H*A*N*D*L*I*N*G

shipping and *handling*

Just in case the OP missed it.

I bought a used digital camera from a private seller. the shipping and handling cost was $10. When I recieved the package, it was wrapped in newspaper and stuffed into an iPod box. The postage was $2.35.

Is that fair? Did it really cost the person $7.65 to handle it?

I was fine with paying the $10, but I would at least expect a well packaged item.

The point is that the shipping AND HANDLING cost was fully disclosed and you bid on the auction knowing this. I see no issue so long as the item arrived undamaged.

Define what you mean by 'handling' and show me where Ebay states that shipping cost includes this Handling fee!

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: jdini76
Define what you mean by 'handling' and show me where Ebay states that shipping cost includes this Handling fee!

Do your own homework. We've been down this road many times. You're incorrect.

Only b/c I'm in a good mood..
eBay Policy

 

[Aharami]

it doesnt bother me. i passed my elementary math class

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: DBL
The point is that the shipping AND HANDLING cost was fully disclosed and you bid on the auction knowing this. I see no issue so long as the item arrived undamaged.

Define what you mean by 'handling' and show me where Ebay states that shipping cost includes this Handling fee!

Handling is the entire process of boxing the item up (costs of packing materials, boxes, labels, tape, etc.) and taking it to the shipping center (cost of time out of day to take it there, cost of gas to go there)...

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-shipping.html

Sellers may charge reasonable shipping and handling fees to cover the costs for mailing, packaging, and handling the items they are selling. While eBay will not prescribe exactly what a seller may or may not charge, eBay will rely on member reports and its own discretion to determine whether or not a seller?s shipping, handling, packaging, and/or insurance charges are excessive. Shipping and handling fees may not be listed as a percentage of the final sale price.

Sellers who want to be sure they are in compliance with this policy may charge actual shipping costs plus actual packaging materials cost (or less).

In addition to the final listing price, sellers are permitted to charge:

Actual Shipping cost: This is the actual cost (i.e. postage) for shipping the item.

Handling Fee: Actual packaging materials costs may be charged. A handling fee in addition to actual shipping cost may be charged if it is not excessive.

(Edited to bold for saltiness.)

 

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: ncircle
HANDLING
*H*A*N*D*L*I*N*G

shipping and *handling*

Just in case the OP missed it.

I bought a used digital camera from a private seller. the shipping and handling cost was $10. When I recieved the package, it was wrapped in newspaper and stuffed into an iPod box. The postage was $2.35.

Is that fair? Did it really cost the person $7.65 to handle it?

I was fine with paying the $10, but I would at least expect a well packaged item.

The point is that the shipping AND HANDLING cost was fully disclosed and you bid on the auction knowing this. I see no issue so long as the item arrived undamaged.

Define what you mean by 'handling' and show me where Ebay states that shipping cost includes this Handling fee!

Handling is the entire process of boxing the item up (costs of packing materials, boxes, labels, tape, etc.) and taking it to the shipping center (cost of time out of day to take it there, cost of gas to go there)...

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-shipping.html

Sellers may charge reasonable shipping and handling fees to cover the costs for mailing, packaging, and handling the items they are selling. While eBay will not prescribe exactly what a seller may or may not charge, eBay will rely on member reports and its own discretion to determine whether or not a seller?s shipping, handling, packaging, and/or insurance charges are excessive. Shipping and handling fees may not be listed as a percentage of the final sale price.

Sellers who want to be sure they are in compliance with this policy may charge actual shipping costs plus actual packaging materials cost (or less).

In addition to the final listing price, sellers are permitted to charge:

Actual Shipping cost: This is the actual cost (i.e. postage) for shipping the item.

Handling Fee: Actual packaging materials costs may be charged. A handling fee in addition to actual shipping cost may be charged if it is not excessive.

I was going to post that handling cost link as well. Nowhere does it say that is should include the packing and transporting to the shipping center cost.

In my OR I stated the seller re-used packing material. therefore he shouldn't have charged me excessivly.

thanks for proving me right.


Edit: sp.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: jdini76

I was going to post that handling cost link as well. Nowhere does it say that is should include the packing and transporting to the shipping center cost.

In my OR I stated the seller re-used packing material. therefore he shouldn't have charged me excessivly.

thanks for proving me right.


Edit: sp.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?db=dictionary&q=handling

Defs 8,9,12,13&14 are all quite applicable, and 4&5 kinda work, but the definition for "handling" rather than handle even states "of or pertaining to the process of moving, transporting, delivering, working with, etc" but thanks for proving yourself incapable of using a fscking dictionary and making yourself look dumb.

 

[BustaBust]

Was charged $16.50 for a 1lb package when USPS said from that zip to mine would cost $4.XX. Asked the seller and he told me he charged for eBay fees and PayPal fees. WTF and package still arrive later than promised.

 

[jdini76]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: jdini76

I was going to post that handling cost link as well. Nowhere does it say that is should include the packing and transporting to the shipping center cost.

In my OR I stated the seller re-used packing material. therefore he shouldn't have charged me excessivly.

thanks for proving me right.


Edit: sp.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?db=dictionary&q=handling

Defs 8,9,12,13&14 are all quite applicable, and 4&5 kinda work, but the definition for "handling" rather than handle even states "of or pertaining to the process of moving, transporting, delivering, working with, etc" but thanks for proving yourself incapable of using a fscking dictionary and making yourself look dumb.

I am not arguing that in other online stores the 'handling' cost may include packaging and transporting to shiping center. They will most likly provide new unused packing material. I am only concerned with Ebay's policy on this manner.

 

[Poulsonator]

Originally posted by: DougK62
If you don't like it then don't buy it. DUH. Just FYI, this is how America works.

Actually, America doesn't work like this anymore. You can now bitch, piss, moan and complain until you get your way.

Forget common sense or even common courtesy...just complain!

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: BustaBust
Was charged $16.50 for a 1lb package when USPS said from that zip to mine would cost $4.XX. Asked the seller and he told me he charged for eBay fees and PayPal fees. WTF and package still arrive later than promised.

That's a different scenerio and you should report them to ebay.

Additionally, if you were willing to pay $16.50 for a 1 pound item, it shouldn't matter what the seller used it for.

 

[zixxer]

personally I don't bid on something if the shipping cost is unnecessarily excessive

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: jdini76

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: jdini76

I was going to post that handling cost link as well. Nowhere does it say that is should include the packing and transporting to the shipping center cost.

In my OR I stated the seller re-used packing material. therefore he shouldn't have charged me excessivly.

thanks for proving me right.


Edit: sp.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?db=dictionary&q=handling

Defs 8,9,12,13&14 are all quite applicable, and 4&5 kinda work, but the definition for "handling" rather than handle even states "of or pertaining to the process of moving, transporting, delivering, working with, etc" but thanks for proving yourself incapable of using a fscking dictionary and making yourself look dumb.

I am not arguing that in other online stores the 'handling' cost may include packaging and transporting to shiping center. They will most likly provide new unused packing material. I am only concerned with Ebay's policy on this manner.

Wow, you're dumb.

Are you actually trying to argue that ebay uses a different defintion of handling that isn't known to the English language, or are you trying to make up policies on required packaging that don't exist? Ebay has NO requirements for proper packaging and they ONLY require that the item arrive in the same condition as it was described in the listing.

The seller did their job, you paid for it, so shut up or figure out exactly what we're discussing here.

If you didn't like the packaging job then you should have left a negative eval, but as long as the item got to you safe and sound the buyer followed the rules.

 

[fLum0x]

lol?

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Some body call the Whambulance! If you don't like the terms don't bid, that simple. And if you don't look at the terms, then you deserve what you get.

I recently bought an item and paid $40 bucks for shipping, and the seller lived in my area and drove over and hand delivered it. Sure the $40 went straight in his pocket, but it didn't bother me because the net price including shipping was still cheaper than other sellers were offering.

I've done a fair amount of buying and selling on ebay and what really steams me is the people who will win an item, then start complaining about the terms and trying to negotiate and get pissed when you won't

READ THE FVCKING TERMS BEFORE YOU BID
If you don't like them don't bid, otherwise STFU

 

[chuckywang]

Yes, I realize that if I bid on something, I accept the terms of the auction. Sometimes I do bid on auctions with excessive S+H because the bid is low. I just hope eBay has a way to make searching for the cheapest auction quicker. I don't want to click on every auction and search through the (sometimes horribly designed) html to find the shipping quote. It's easier to just search eBay and see the shipped price + bid price already quoted. It'll be a nice feature to have.

(yes, I realize eBay already does this with some auctions, but not all.)