12 Mar
2002
12 Mar
'02
3:21 a.m.
Wayne M. Smith wrote:
Well, you may be spending your time writing
complicated e-mails when a simple phone call (or shorter e-mail) would likely clear up
what appears to be nothing more than a simple miscommunication. I think you need to give
the benefit of the doubt to a seller with
a 500+ feedback rating with virtually no negatives. Why not ask the seller for his phone
number so you can talk and try to clear
this up. He probably doesn't know what you're talking about (or deosn't have
the patience to figure it out) and thinks shipping per
your requirements will be a big hassle.
On the other hand, he may just be a jerk. Either way, it's probably worth some time
and effort to figure it out without resorting
to contacting Ebay.
Jerome Fine replies:
I thought the same. Perhaps my last e-mail (with his phone number)
helped. Since he is shipping via USPS (which only requires the
GREEN CN-22 to be filled in - which is the alternate form that
I specifically mentioned might be used instead), he has now
agreed to fill in that form. I am still not sure what he will use for
the value of the item, but it SHOULD be the auction price of
$ US 11.50 - which makes a big difference to me when a
carrier like UPS charges to clear a shipment through customs.
For now I will NOT contact eBay.
Thank you for your suggestion.
Sincerely yours,
Jerome Fine