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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> writes:
> As for sellers with multiple lots of Lego items, the most important
> wording as far as shipping is concerned is "WILL COMBINE ITEMS FOR
> SHIPPING." Strangely, some sellers will not say this. It may seem
> obvious, but for those who want to profit from shipping fees, this
> omission can mean they overcharge for shipping and then combine the
> stuff anyway.
>
> I think the best way to go is to give some type of shipping estimate
> -- even for small lots. It doesn't take much time to lay each item
> on a precision scale to get an actual weight; a few ounces/grams can
> be added to allow for packaging materials if this is an issue.
What I've always said (as a seller) is "Save on shipping by bidding on
multiple items" and "Buyer pays actual cost for Priority Mail or
actual cost plus $2 for other shipping methods". I include any cost
for packaging in the actual cost, so for parcel post the cost of any
box I need to buy is added. Priority Mail packaging is free, and the
most convenient for me, so I don't have any surcharge for that. I
don't buy styrofoam peanuts though - I use old plastic grocery bags.
They work well and I've always got lots of them lying around.
How do you feel about that?
--Bill.
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William R Ward bill@wards.net http://www.wards.net/~bill/
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