Over packaging = high $$ shipping??
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Diggin It
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^^ But it really does cost a few dollars to ship and item and there is a cost for the envelope/box. They're probably just covering those costs. What will it cost in gas and time to go to the store? Will the in store price be comparable, or will there be a cost for the store overhead? Will you get a lesser quality in store than mail order?
I didn't see $8.95 shipping on cucumber seed at ebay, and most likely they'd come in a padded envelope in the mail box. cucumber seeds in Lawn and Garden Supplies | eBay
Clint S
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We also have to remember that if it takes Joe Schmo 15 minutes to get , pack, label a package and Joe makes $15 an hour your probably talking $5 in wages , insurance, SSI etc for that 15 minutes of his time. That price has to be added to the cost of shipping somehow.
Gem99ultra
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I think shipments from China are freight free? Isn't that correct?
Vendors that sell on eBay for cheap prices and outrageous shipping have been trying to avoid the listing fees. I think that's changed or is changing though.
On another train of thought, have you seen the prices of cardboard boxes lately? That's a major portion of shipping costs.
Vendors that sell on eBay for cheap prices and outrageous shipping have been trying to avoid the listing fees. I think that's changed or is changing though.
On another train of thought, have you seen the prices of cardboard boxes lately? That's a major portion of shipping costs.
I sent a message to Grandberg about how I thought the Priority Mail box was kinda big for what I got and if that's why shipping was a little on the high side, well least they responded.
("The small flat rate box is the smallest available shipping option, unfortunatey. ") I think it's a small box conspiracy.
("The small flat rate box is the smallest available shipping option, unfortunatey. ") I think it's a small box conspiracy.
I'm trying to sell something on ebay for the first time, I have a couple questions if your not busy.
Try putting them on TBN Marketplace first. You never know what a member might want. If you're selling #14 Victors, I'll be first in line.
Diggin It
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Shoot. There may be a few. It's no where near as simple as it once was.
Try putting them on TBN Marketplace first. You never know what a member might want. If you're selling #14 Victors, I'll be first in line.
Never been on TBN market place, I'll see if I can find it. What's #14, that a new improved beaver trap...........I listed my used 550xp chainsaw on ebay, some assembly required.............
