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<p>[QUOTE="susanlynn9, post: 17987, member: 1258"]Unfortunately, I think that's one of the areas that requires that they have someone police with coin knowledge or at least common sense. Even if this seller shipped the coin Priority Mail, the cost is only $3.85 for postage. Priority Mail supplies are free, but assuming that they use their own shipping supplies, that's an addition $1 at the most (even if they put it in a holder, bubble wrap it, and seal it in a self-sealing bag. I know this because that is how we ship our coins. We charge $2.00 for 1st class wrapped as I have said and put in a padded mailer. (That only costs $.73 actual postage with delivery confirmation + the cost of supplies). Ebay doesn't see shipping at $13.99 as a problem because I don't think they have any idea of actual costs involved. I have reported sellers for this type of thing again and again. And yes, it's for selfish reasons, because I don't need sellers undercutting me in price and taking advantage of buyers with shipping that is that inflated. A lot of buyers don't even realize how high the shipping is until the auction is over, and I have already lost a sale. This affects any of us who sell on eBay honestly, which is why I'm appealing to all of you on this board. I sent emails to this particular seller on 6 of the auctions, but if I send any more, I run the risk of being accused of harassment. It is my hope that, since the seller is new, maybe they can be scared into doing the right thing.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="susanlynn9, post: 17987, member: 1258"]Unfortunately, I think that's one of the areas that requires that they have someone police with coin knowledge or at least common sense. Even if this seller shipped the coin Priority Mail, the cost is only $3.85 for postage. Priority Mail supplies are free, but assuming that they use their own shipping supplies, that's an addition $1 at the most (even if they put it in a holder, bubble wrap it, and seal it in a self-sealing bag. I know this because that is how we ship our coins. We charge $2.00 for 1st class wrapped as I have said and put in a padded mailer. (That only costs $.73 actual postage with delivery confirmation + the cost of supplies). Ebay doesn't see shipping at $13.99 as a problem because I don't think they have any idea of actual costs involved. I have reported sellers for this type of thing again and again. And yes, it's for selfish reasons, because I don't need sellers undercutting me in price and taking advantage of buyers with shipping that is that inflated. A lot of buyers don't even realize how high the shipping is until the auction is over, and I have already lost a sale. This affects any of us who sell on eBay honestly, which is why I'm appealing to all of you on this board. I sent emails to this particular seller on 6 of the auctions, but if I send any more, I run the risk of being accused of harassment. It is my hope that, since the seller is new, maybe they can be scared into doing the right thing.[/QUOTE]
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