Comments on: My two cents on shipping https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/ Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:43:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Brian https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-26622 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:43:45 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-26622 In reply to pipdickenz.

Just as a point of clarification, the USPS does NOT automatically insure any domestic 'documented' parcel. Express service (not recomended for e-bay shipping of singles) is the only service that provides automatic insurance.

]]> By: Michael Wang https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25653 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:04:13 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25653 In reply to Kelly.

Right. Totally forgot about. I will usually use some sort of receipt toss it up into the envelope as well. If its ebay, I use the printer version of the "view order details". I'll also write my user name on there. Its super annoying when you get cards and don't know who to give feedback to.

I actually haven't tried using insurance yet. How much does it cost? Do you know any specifics on requirements for reimbursement?

]]> By: Michael Wang https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25650 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:55:54 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25650 In reply to pipdickenz on ebay.

I completely agree with you that 2 weeks is a ridiculous amount of time, but I usually give buyers/sellers benefit of the doubt. If I'm selling and something hasn't gotten there in 2 weeks I will do a full refund. If I'm buying I'll ask for a refund until the package actually arrives. Hence the inclusion of that in calculations for whether or not to use DC. That said, it does happen occasionally even when you send the next day. I have some pretty hillarious DC tracked shipments that somehow got routed to New Hampshire on its way from Chicago to Ohio.

]]> By: pipdickenz https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25637 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:19:56 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25637 Envelopes must be padded to get D/C#s , regular envelopes don't qualify. NEVER write Do not bend on an envelope,it's a surefire way for your cards to get bent INSTEAD write NOT MACHINEABLE on the envelope as 1 of 2 things generally happens when an envelope with a single top loader goes through a mail sorting machine 1- the case is bent or 2- The envelope projectiles out of the machine – I for one would certainly not be inclined to take car of your cards after they literally hit me in the face. It's best to put a small piece of card board or something rigid besides just the toploader in a padded envelope.
Any documented National mail (ie anything to the continental US with D/C, S/C etc is already insured by the postal service for up to $100. If you decide that you will ship internationally ALWAYS use DHS, America is much maligned by the rest of the world, while German Efficiency is well respected and this results in lost mail and you will lose this dispute on ebay.
LASTLY be nice to your local postal workers, they have to work with an impatient and ignorant public all day long and they are providing you with an awesome service at the best available price.

]]> By: pipdickenz on ebay https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25636 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:19:41 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25636 Ok I'll step in and bring up several points that you missed out on just as a public service….. If your shipments through usps are taking more than a few days it's probably because you are only putting a $.44 stamp on an envelope with a top loader and your envelopes arrive postage due, it's not cool for anyone when you're not paying the full amount of postage.
2 weeks shipping time is ridiculous and I for one will certainly leave negative feedback if I have to play 2 fnms without the cards I ordered, you NEED to send your cards out the same or next day actually going to the post office gets your cards out sooner than just dropping them in your mailbox. Shipping w/ D/C @ $1.31 is a great deal as your local post office is going to charge $2.51 be sure to email your buyer with the date you sent the cards and the D/C # (this is more for you to have a record of the d/c# than a courtesy for your buyer in a dispute you usually only need a d/c# to win and not your receipt) .

]]> By: Kelly https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25627 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:19:26 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25627 I was just discussing this with a friend earlier tonight – in preparation to start selling some cards on eBay. What a coincidence! I have a few questions if you don't mind me asking,

Do you typically include anything inside the package such as documentation?
When is and isn't it appropriate to offer an insurance option on your auctions?

Thanks so much!

]]> By: chasandres https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/09/my-two-cents-on-shipping/#comment-25621 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:27:42 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=21307#comment-25621 Another important note: TAPE UP THE TOP OF THE TOPLOADER.

Yes, even if you stuff a full set of cards in there.

Otherwise, the cards will pop out and get bent in transit.

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