When I started to list my used saw on ebay, the first page said something about a new and improve way to sell stuff, this my first attempt selling on ebay.
Over packaging = high $$ shipping??
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When I started to list my used saw on ebay, the first page said something about a new and improve way to sell stuff, this my first attempt selling on ebay.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/items-sale/
It's an old Victor #4 jump trap with teeth, they haven't been made in decades. People really want a stupid price for them, I guess that they make good wall hangers or something.
tjkubota93
Veteran Member
I PMd you
So this is what your describing, thought it was some sort of trap from reading past post somewhere. Would take to many to add up fast.
Vintage Oneida Victor No 14 Jump Trap Under spring Trap with Teeth | eBay
tjkubota93
Veteran Member
I took this screenshot of your ad. This is what I see. I'm guessing you chose buyer pays actual cost and it automatically figures the cost to my location registered to my account?
I wonder what the "protection plan" is. Are they going to make OldPath refund the buyer's money if the saw doesn't run? :laughing:
thepumpguysc
Elite Member
I bought a spring, smaller than your thumb w/ free shipping..
It came in a 36"x36"x36".!! Filled w/ that form fitting styro foam for a BIG turbo charger..
The spring cost $1.86 w/ FREE SHIPPING.. it coulda came in an envelope.!!!
I "think" they lost money??
It came in a 36"x36"x36".!! Filled w/ that form fitting styro foam for a BIG turbo charger..
The spring cost $1.86 w/ FREE SHIPPING.. it coulda came in an envelope.!!!
I "think" they lost money??
Thanks for your email help! I been at a family gathering, now I'm late on here and it's almpst is past time for bed again.............
I think that's what I'm doing, on my page the SH cost is under $18.00, I thought it sounded low. I thought there might be should be away to punch in from where to where on ebay and they'd be able to get and show me the latest cost of SH, the SH price more then doubled to you.
Just read another message from the guy in Canada after I told him I'd look into the SH up over there, told him I thought SH would be $60.00+, his latest message said, he thinks it will be around $50.00, my son said he might be able to find out tomorrow at the local post office, be nice if I could email the post office and they'd send a quote back. This is getting to be work, I might just pull the add.
That's funny, least it was free shipping:thumbsup:
PILOON
Super Star Member
Many if not most EBay sellers are lazy and want UPS to pick up at their house.
Consequently UPS has provided a 'flat rate program' but the problem is that it is based on the worst combinations hence high shipping costs.
To Canada a $5.00 item can end up costing close to $50.00 to ship.
It is all about the fees and taxes on those fees.
Reverse to USA from Canada is the same.
While I do little EBay selling any more the shipping costs have gone wild.
I always sold with NO MARKUP on shipping.
Best is buying from China if you are patient, just plan ahead!
Consequently UPS has provided a 'flat rate program' but the problem is that it is based on the worst combinations hence high shipping costs.
To Canada a $5.00 item can end up costing close to $50.00 to ship.
It is all about the fees and taxes on those fees.
Reverse to USA from Canada is the same.
While I do little EBay selling any more the shipping costs have gone wild.
I always sold with NO MARKUP on shipping.
Best is buying from China if you are patient, just plan ahead!