23 Apr
2001
23 Apr
'01
4:04 a.m.
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 01:35:08 -0700
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
From: Mike Ford <mikeford(a)socal.rr.com>
Subject: Re: My first problem w/ ebay came up... needs your advices
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Snip!
Half a dozen extra things can go wrong, many related
to random chance, ie
after 100 transactions 10 packages will be lost, 5 people will order the
wrong item, payment will come in a form that can't be cashed without great
expense, 2 people die before the deal is completed, etc. etc. Not only does
it take more time, but it occupies my thoughts until its done. Want to know
how many airmail money orders from Canada have taken more than 2 weeks to
reach me in California? (about 15%)
Wow, pretty bad.
So far I have sent payments and/or packages all via regular mail or
USPS ground from Canada and most of them made it about 1 week and
half or less. Yes, even all the way to California. About 15 of
that anywhere in USA and Canada in last 5 years. No problems.
Most of this delays is the senders' error to do this mailing
correctly. Only once, my friend made a mistake on declaration forms
and I had to straighten it out w/ customs because that didn't
deserves the taxes applied. Some of it get sent back after
I work on it for nothing and other things are given to me. Resolved
it within business week and a mild scolding to my friend. :-)
These shippers like UPS or like does give me problems than regular
mail. Believe me, I hate to pay $20 border charge on package due
to FedExplode/UPS crusher or like, or sellers who insists on shipping
2 day even I say NO! That drives up cost on a already worthless
used items or very low value used items I buy. Also this increases
chances of being opened and nosed around inside especially these I
listed, I think someone damaged at least one item. I don't mind the
medium cost or quick shipment w/ insurance for new items.
Cheers,
Wizard