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I got about halfway through the checkout process for KOF'02 and saw that the USPS shipping was $7! Anyone who orders from them, is this the normal price or is their checkout software just hosed? I can't imagine paying that much for something that costs $4.30 (shipping + tracking).
Now that I have no money, I'm pretty damned cheap. :sweat:
UPS rased their prices... :/
It's pretty much standard. You'll get charged somewhere between $6-7.
This happened a while ago. UPS isn't worth it anymore, especially when they routinely try to kill packages. Try another carrier.
Why don't NCS and VGD use USPS anymore? Perhaps bbobb could shed some light on this for us.
Just try to collect on a lost/damaged package through USPS. Try to prove to Visa/MC/Amex that a package was delivered to the person who's name appears on the credit card. Unless your company is loaded, USPS isn't a good business option for small businesses that take credit cards.
I see. Small losses add up quickly for a small business, I suppose.Quote:
Originally posted by haohmaru
Just try to collect on a lost/damaged package through USPS. Try to prove to Visa/MC/Amex that a package was delivered to the person who's name appears on the credit card. Unless your company is loaded, USPS isn't a good business option for small businesses that take credit cards.
Haoh, my question was why do you offer the USPS Priority option for $7? I mean, if it's not worth it to ship through USPS, that's fine and I can totally understand that. What I couldn't understand is why it would cost so much if you are? It's just an innocent question, there's no malice behind it. :) Right now I'm too busy being mad at Tronix to be mad at anyone else.Quote:
Originally posted by haohmaru
Just try to collect on a lost/damaged package through USPS. Try to prove to Visa/MC/Amex that a package was delivered to the person who's name appears on the credit card. Unless your company is loaded, USPS isn't a good business option for small businesses that take credit cards.
They probably charge that amount just to cover any extra costs there might be when shipping. If you complain about those shippings, I'd imagine how you would complain about eBay shipping..Quote:
Originally posted by Schlep
Haoh, my question was why do you offer the USPS Priority option for $7? I mean, if it's not worth it to ship through USPS, that's fine and I can totally understand that. What I couldn't understand is why it would cost so much if you are? It's just an innocent question, there's no malice behind it. :) Right now I'm too busy being mad at Tronix to be mad at anyone else.
Try paying $17 shipping via UPS for a package that ships for $5 via USPS. Try having to take an entire day off from work just to wait for the UPS truck, which shows up whenever it wants to. Try finally meeting the truck only to have them charge you a fee on top of shipping because of a "duty" that no one else charges you for.Quote:
Originally posted by haohmaru
Just try to collect on a lost/damaged package through USPS. Try to prove to Visa/MC/Amex that a package was delivered to the person who's name appears on the credit card. Unless your company is loaded, USPS isn't a good business option for small businesses that take credit cards.
I can see your point Haoh, but living where I do, UPS is crap. If a store doesn't ship USPS I take my business elsewhere.
Schlep: That's not really a bad price, considering the weight of the item you bought when it's packed and sent with delivery confirmation.
yeah Ebay sellers freaking rip you off soo much
pisses me off so much when they charge you 7 bucks for shipping on ebay and you get the item and its shipped in the cheapest packaging and the postage is like 99 cents
gee wonder what happened to my other 4 - 5 bucks
didnt go into the shipping thats for damn sure
but then there are some people who only charge like 3 - 4 bucks for shipping and itll come in the best packaging in the world and shipped priority and shit
ebay is such a mix
I ummm do that. I charge $6 for shipping and it costs $2. But I package professionally and with confirmation. Not no box and no packaging. There are some instances where I ship priority, if I feel there is a need. The reason why is because it sellers make a little more on shipping. But hey, bidders dont complain if they get their items on a timely matter. Like if items are going for $0.01...sellers will charge like $5.95-6.95 on shipping (cellphone accessories)Quote:
Originally posted by Shin Johnpv
yeah Ebay sellers freaking rip you off soo much
pisses me off so much when they charge you 7 bucks for shipping on ebay and you get the item and its shipped in the cheapest packaging and the postage is like 99 cents
gee wonder what happened to my other 4 - 5 bucks
didnt go into the shipping thats for damn sure
but then there are some people who only charge like 3 - 4 bucks for shipping and itll come in the best packaging in the world and shipped priority and shit
ebay is such a mix
You're an ass then.Quote:
I ummm do that. I charge $6 for shipping and it costs $2.
FYI guys...NCS charges $5.00 for Priority Mail. You have to ask them to ship it that way in the comments section however. Best packaging online too.
Yeah, whenever I order from NCS I always request it sent by Priority Mail. I've sent and received hundreds of packages through USPS over the years and have only twice had problems with them. Yes, if by chance something DOES get lost or damaged it's insane collecting the insurance on it, but considering 99.5% of the packages I've sent/recieved through them arrive fine, I generally take my chances. They are the cheapest and second-most reliable package service.Quote:
Originally posted by cigsthecat
FYI guys...NCS charges $5.00 for Priority Mail. You have to ask them to ship it that way in the comments section however. Best packaging online too.
Packages, for me at least, only seem to get damaged with UPS if you have it sent ground. For the love of all that is holy, NEVER USE UPS GROUND SHIPPING! They will almost certainly f-up your package, your literally rolling the dice with them. However, when I have stuff sent 2nd day air or overnight, it usually arrives intact. But their delivery habits are awful, they arrive at various different times. If you live in a decent apartment complex they'll bring it to the office and generally you'll be fine, but if you live in a house they'll leave the package on our front door where it is a prime target to be stolen. Price is middle of the pack, but they are the least-reliable shipper.
FedEx is the best and most reliable shipper, I've never sent/received a package through them that arrived damaged in the least, they are supremely reliable. Unfortunately they are also the most expensive, but you get what you pay for with the best overall service.
So...
Shipper USPS UPS FedEx
Price 1st 2nd 3rd
Reliability 2nd 3rd 1st
I usually go USPS with all-purpose shipping, cheap and very reliable. I use FedEx only if it ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY HAS TO GET THERE ON TIME, IN PRISTINE CONDITION, NOMATTER THE COST! And I avoid UPS whenever I can.
And there you have it :)
Yes, I hate UPS too, except for the times when they can leave packages without asking for the signature. Otherwise its REALLY pain in the ass to retrieve the package from them. I dont worry about package being stolen though, since they either put them behind storm door, or in the mail box. Plus DJ comes from school earlier, and brings those into the house.Quote:
Originally posted by Melf
Try paying $17 shipping via UPS for a package that ships for $5 via USPS. Try having to take an entire day off from work just to wait for the UPS truck, which shows up whenever it wants to. Try finally meeting the truck only to have them charge you a fee on top of shipping because of a "duty" that no one else charges you for.
I've been sending and recieving ALOT of packages with USPS and NEVER had a problem with them. At least not yet, and I hope it stays that way.
I...don't...work...for...VGD.... ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Schlep
Haoh, my question was why do you offer the USPS Priority option for $7? I mean, if it's not worth it to ship through USPS, that's fine and I can totally understand that. What I couldn't understand is why it would cost so much if you are? It's just an innocent question, there's no malice behind it. :) Right now I'm too busy being mad at Tronix to be mad at anyone else.
No malice taken from it. =)
If you HAVE to ship USPS and you own a small business, then registered mail is the only way to go (and it's expensive).
Melf: I understand what you're saying (and the fact that PR is a U.S. territory makes that whole invoice/duty thing VERY curious) and agree that for you UPS is a bad option. I'm saying, from a small business point of view, it's very difficult to recover from the many people who claim that they don't receive something who actually do. The credit card companies are always on the customers side, regardless of who is right or wrong.
So what if I'm an ass...not to mention, it covers PayPal fees as wellQuote:
Originally posted by cigsthecat
You're an ass then.
FYI guys...NCS charges $5.00 for Priority Mail. You have to ask them to ship it that way in the comments section however. Best packaging online too.
You are an ass then. I make almost my entire living from buying, selling and shipping video games. I'm proud to say that I've never engaged in any bullshit shenanigans like over taxing on shipping for no reason. If I want my paypal fees paid for I demand that from my customer before the transaction is made. Just like any standup guy would.
Pa
I agree with you that it sucks from the business side. I guess UPS would be better for shipping from your side. Living where I do though, I've had nothing but bad experiences with them so I'm loathe to use them.Quote:
Originally posted by haohmaru
Melf: I understand what you're saying (and the fact that PR is a U.S. territory makes that whole invoice/duty thing VERY curious) and agree that for you UPS is a bad option. I'm saying, from a small business point of view, it's very difficult to recover from the many people who claim that they don't receive something who actually do. The credit card companies are always on the customers side, regardless of who is right or wrong.
I dont buy from ebayers like youQuote:
Originally posted by bandit
So what if I'm an ass...not to mention, it covers PayPal fees as well
its fucking bullshit i should pay 3 - 4x as much for shipping
its a ripp off and ive given every ebay seller thats scammed me that way a negative rating
fuck that noise
I also dont have Paypall so dont say its making up Paypall fees BS
be up front like PaCrappa Said
#1 - I am upfront. Its stated in my auction.Quote:
Originally posted by PaCrappa
You are an ass then. I make almost my entire living from buying, selling and shipping video games. I'm proud to say that I've never engaged in any bullshit shenanigans like over taxing on shipping for no reason. If I want my paypal fees paid for I demand that from my customer before the transaction is made. Just like any standup guy would.
Pa
#2 - If dont agree to the auction, than dont bid.
Why bid on an item if you dont agree to the sellers terms? Bid on a item, than you pay for the item, and you give them a negative?Quote:
Originally posted by Shin Johnpv
I dont buy from ebayers like you
its fucking bullshit i should pay 3 - 4x as much for shipping
its a ripp off and ive given every ebay seller thats scammed me that way a negative rating
fuck that noise
I also dont have Paypall so dont say its making up Paypall fees BS
be up front like PaCrappa Said
People taking this shit a bit too serious. Bit my damn head off why dont you.
Anyways, I wont be charging the PayPal fees anymore anyways. But my shipping prices are the same.
because they tell me its going to be 6 dollars for shipping with the proper packaging and priority shippingQuote:
Originally posted by bandit
Why bid on an item if you dont agree to the sellers terms? Bid on a item, than you pay for the item, and you give them a negative?
and then its packaged half assed and shipped regular mail not priority
thats not the agreements laid out in what they first offered and ripped me off on shipping they will get a negative for that
charging me 6 bucks for shipping and saying its going to be priority and then mailing it regular mail is a BS Lie that many ebay sellers pull
Than that I understand.Quote:
Originally posted by Shin Johnpv
because they tell me its going to be 6 dollars for shipping with the proper packaging and priority shipping
and then its packaged half assed and shipped regular mail not priority
thats not the agreements laid out in what they first offered and ripped me off on shipping they will get a negative for that
charging me 6 bucks for shipping and saying its going to be priority and then mailing it regular mail is a BS Lie that many ebay sellers pull
bandit - I would never bid on one of your items, nor anyone else asking insane shipping prices.
I charge $3.50 for priority mail shipping. Trust me, the $.35 loss is no biggie to me and I've gotten way more bids since I've started not charging $5 for the same shipping.
Hey, it dont matter to me. There are other people who will bid. I dont think charging $6 shipping has affected me at all. I've been making over $1500.00 a month. So go figure.Quote:
Originally posted by Xeno Gigas
bandit - I would never bid on one of your items, nor anyone else asking insane shipping prices.
I charge $3.50 for priority mail shipping. Trust me, the $.35 loss is no biggie to me and I've gotten way more bids since I've started not charging $5 for the same shipping.