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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 7, 2015 21:40:28 GMT -5
I mentioned earlier in the thread that I wouldn't pay over 15 bucks for Eternal Warrior #50. I offered 6 dollars and it was accepted by the seller.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 6:51:14 GMT -5
Not slabbed...for a single slabbed book I've paid $15 shipping but these 3 are regular bag and board. So I'd expect shipping to be anywhere up to $8.00....but $28.00? Don't know. A flat rate box (not envelope) from USPS to fit 3 comics with protection will run you $12 and change(envelope would be about $6 but you can't fit a lot of protection in one of those envelopes to keep the books in the grade they are in). First class is now almost as much as priority and most post offices I have been to recently are really strict about no comics in medial mail. Not sure how he gets to $28 though, that's a lot of handling fees. -M This only has to do with shipping, in general, and why it scares the pee out of me: As a business owner who works from home and ships all her products, I ship USPS priority. The only time we ship first class is if an international customer chooses that option (because priority mail is insanely expensive for international orders). When you ship USPS priority, the package is automatically insured for up to $50. However, my products can cost anywhere from $50-$300, so unless a product falls under $60 value, I insure it for the cost on the invoice (minus shipping). This usually works out great. Until USPS has been hiring temps lately, and two of my packages were lost within the same week. Which, both were insured, no big deal, right? Except that claims only work if the status of the package hasn't been switched to "delivered". And if it has? It's up to the recipient of the package to file the claim. Seller can do nothing. And they actually have to file a police report for stolen goods. Now, expensive packages not only get insured, but I also get "Signature Required" for anything too expensive. Not to mention that USPS is SWAMPED this time of year, and mistakes can easily happen. And that worries me because not many will insure comics and require signature. The more I rant about this, the more it starts to seem like more of an off topic rant. Sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 6:53:41 GMT -5
I just saw 3 of the Amazing Spider-Man bronze-age 30c variant covers listed for $199.99 in VF....with best offers accepted. Okay, so there's room to play ball, as those aren't exactly cheap on any day in high-grade... ...but why does a US seller want $28.00 inland shipping? Because he's probably shipping in a USPS priority BOX. And he's probably insuring it. And international priority shipping can cost that much depending upon what he says it weighs and what kind of box he is shipping them in.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Dec 8, 2015 10:10:15 GMT -5
Don't know. A flat rate box (not envelope) from USPS to fit 3 comics with protection will run you $12 and change(envelope would be about $6 but you can't fit a lot of protection in one of those envelopes to keep the books in the grade they are in). First class is now almost as much as priority and most post offices I have been to recently are really strict about no comics in medial mail. Not sure how he gets to $28 though, that's a lot of handling fees. -M This only has to do with shipping, in general, and why it scares the pee out of me: As a business owner who works from home and ships all her products, I ship USPS priority. The only time we ship first class is if an international customer chooses that option (because priority mail is insanely expensive for international orders). When you ship USPS priority, the package is automatically insured for up to $50. However, my products can cost anywhere from $50-$300, so unless a product falls under $60 value, I insure it for the cost on the invoice (minus shipping). This usually works out great. Until USPS has been hiring temps lately, and two of my packages were lost within the same week. Which, both were insured, no big deal, right? Except that claims only work if the status of the package hasn't been switched to "delivered". And if it has? It's up to the recipient of the package to file the claim. Seller can do nothing. And they actually have to file a police report for stolen goods. Now, expensive packages not only get insured, but I also get "Signature Required" for anything too expensive. Not to mention that USPS is SWAMPED this time of year, and mistakes can easily happen. And that worries me because not many will insure comics and require signature. The more I rant about this, the more it starts to seem like more of an off topic rant. Sorry. I feel your pain, CW. We ship LOTS at the book store.... about 1/2 USPS, and half UPS. UPS starts to become cheaper for bigger packages (around 12 lbs or so). I've found that the way to go is to put a small amount of insurance on the item (I've had various employees of both the post office and UPS admit to me they handle package with insurance on them more carefully) and that's that. The very few times I've attempted a claim it cost more in time and aggravation than just sucking it up.... you generally have to prove how much the item cost, then wait, then have them spent time deciding it really is lost, then usually time trying to blame you. Then, you get only your cost back, not what your customer paid.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 10:17:32 GMT -5
This only has to do with shipping, in general, and why it scares the pee out of me: As a business owner who works from home and ships all her products, I ship USPS priority. The only time we ship first class is if an international customer chooses that option (because priority mail is insanely expensive for international orders). When you ship USPS priority, the package is automatically insured for up to $50. However, my products can cost anywhere from $50-$300, so unless a product falls under $60 value, I insure it for the cost on the invoice (minus shipping). This usually works out great. Until USPS has been hiring temps lately, and two of my packages were lost within the same week. Which, both were insured, no big deal, right? Except that claims only work if the status of the package hasn't been switched to "delivered". And if it has? It's up to the recipient of the package to file the claim. Seller can do nothing. And they actually have to file a police report for stolen goods. Now, expensive packages not only get insured, but I also get "Signature Required" for anything too expensive. Not to mention that USPS is SWAMPED this time of year, and mistakes can easily happen. And that worries me because not many will insure comics and require signature. The more I rant about this, the more it starts to seem like more of an off topic rant. Sorry. I feel your pain, CW. We ship LOTS at the book store.... about 1/2 USPS, and half UPS. UPS starts to become cheaper for bigger packages (around 12 lbs or so). I've found that the way to go is to put a small amount of insurance on the item (I've had various employees of both the post office and UPS admit to me they handle package with insurance on them more carefully) and that's that. The very few times I've attempted a claim it cost more in time and aggravation than just sucking it up.... you generally have to prove how much the item cost, then wait, then have them spent time deciding it really is lost, then usually time trying to blame you. Then, you get only your cost back, not what your customer paid. Exactly. But while I can remake a dog collar, even if it's a TON of finger-blistering work and wrist-cramping pain, comics cannot be remade.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Dec 8, 2015 10:24:50 GMT -5
My daughter just shipped out her first package UPS this week and thankfully it went well. She hand-makes stuffed, full-size Pokémon Eevee evolution characters and sold her first one. This one was a Vaporeon, which when made full size is about 3-4 feet long (not counting tail which is another 3 feet). The thing is huge, but it only cost about $28 to ship and arrived safely in a couple of days.
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 9, 2015 6:26:05 GMT -5
I take a bit of exception to the comments directed against the USPS. Scanning parcels with tracking numbers are given the highest priority in my station. The scanners that we use are equipped with a GPS device that will enable us to see where and when the package was scanned. For example, If i scan a parcel for delivery at 100 broadway, the scanner will give you the location where the scan was made. if parcels are getting lost , you can call the station and they will determine where it is. My boss makes it clear that we are only to scan a parcel right at the point of delivery. Also, the scanner asks you where it was left at the address. If it was delivered to the front door, the carrier will enter that it was delivered at the front door. Nothing is perfect but we are not inferior to UPS and , gasp* , fedex.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 7:23:24 GMT -5
I take a bit of exception to the comments directed against the USPS. Scanning parcels with tracking numbers are given the highest priority in my station. The scanners that we use are equipped with a GPS device that will enable us to see where and when the package was scanned. For example, If i scan a parcel for delivery at 100 broadway, the scanner will give you the location where the scan was made. if parcels are getting lost , you can call the station and they will determine where it is. My boss makes it clear that we are only to scan a parcel right at the point of delivery. Also, the scanner asks you where it was left at the address. If it was delivered to the front door, the carrier will enter that it was delivered at the front door. Nothing is perfect but we are not inferior to UPS and , gasp* , fedex. No, not by ANY means is USPS inferior to UPS or FedEx. In fact, we prefer USPS, that is why we use them for our mailing needs. FedEx dropped off a $1,500 Swarovski crystal order to the wrong address. It was across town. Thank GOD the gentleman they dropped it off to was honest enough to call us and drive it over to us. But can you imagine?? And I find UPS treats most of our shipments like they've hired an elephant to sit on it. Packages arrive smashed in and open a lot of times.
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Post by Icctrombone on Dec 9, 2015 7:27:11 GMT -5
You can't imagine how many parcels I get that have a flimsy piece of tape of it . That is the reason that parcels are open many times. We will re tape it if it comes in that condition. Again, nothing is perfect, but fedex is the worst.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 7:50:59 GMT -5
You can't imagine how many parcels I get that have a flimsy piece of tape of it . That is the reason that parcels are open many times. We will retake it if it comes in that condition. Again, nothing is perfect, but fedex is the worst. I'll tell you what's the worst: Ordering something I need from amazon with 2 day shipping, and that was a week ago, and I don't have it yet. I don't mind waiting, but don't tell me 2 day shipping if I won't end up receiving it until a week or more after I have ordered it.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Dec 9, 2015 9:02:59 GMT -5
I take a bit of exception to the comments directed against the USPS. Scanning parcels with tracking numbers are given the highest priority in my station. The scanners that we use are equipped with a GPS device that will enable us to see where and when the package was scanned. For example, If i scan a parcel for delivery at 100 broadway, the scanner will give you the location where the scan was made. if parcels are getting lost , you can call the station and they will determine where it is. My boss makes it clear that we are only to scan a parcel right at the point of delivery. Also, the scanner asks you where it was left at the address. If it was delivered to the front door, the carrier will enter that it was delivered at the front door. Nothing is perfect but we are not inferior to UPS and , gasp* , fedex. No, not by ANY means is USPS inferior to UPS or FedEx. In fact, we prefer USPS, that is why we use them for our mailing needs. FedEx dropped off a $1,500 Swarovski crystal order to the wrong address. It was across town. Thank GOD the gentleman they dropped it off to was honest enough to call us and drive it over to us. But can you imagine?? And I find UPS treats most of our shipments like they've hired an elephant to sit on it. Packages arrive smashed in and open a lot of times. I work on computers and used to do field service (going around to different companies to repair their equipment). We had to have parts shipped in everyday and had some real horror stories. One time it was a monitor, back when they were the full size CRTs not flat screens. It was shipped UPS and came with a large piece of wood from a pallet stabbed into the side of the box, through the screen. It couldn't possibly have been more obvious, but they delivered it without comment. After that UPS came to stand for United Parcel Smashers.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Dec 9, 2015 12:11:37 GMT -5
I take a bit of exception to the comments directed against the USPS. Scanning parcels with tracking numbers are given the highest priority in my station. The scanners that we use are equipped with a GPS device that will enable us to see where and when the package was scanned. For example, If i scan a parcel for delivery at 100 broadway, the scanner will give you the location where the scan was made. if parcels are getting lost , you can call the station and they will determine where it is. My boss makes it clear that we are only to scan a parcel right at the point of delivery. Also, the scanner asks you where it was left at the address. If it was delivered to the front door, the carrier will enter that it was delivered at the front door. Nothing is perfect but we are not inferior to UPS and , gasp* , fedex. I agree with CW, I like the post office better than UPS (And WAY WAY WAY better than Fed Ex)... My complaint is with tracking in general... it seems like whenever something goes wrong, it's always messed up or ineffective. In fact, I learned the other day that delivery with a tracking number doesn't count as proof of delivery with either Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.. unless there's a signature. And, of course, no one actually gets a signature these days.. it's kinda ridiculous.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 12:21:06 GMT -5
I take a bit of exception to the comments directed against the USPS. Scanning parcels with tracking numbers are given the highest priority in my station. The scanners that we use are equipped with a GPS device that will enable us to see where and when the package was scanned. For example, If i scan a parcel for delivery at 100 broadway, the scanner will give you the location where the scan was made. if parcels are getting lost , you can call the station and they will determine where it is. My boss makes it clear that we are only to scan a parcel right at the point of delivery. Also, the scanner asks you where it was left at the address. If it was delivered to the front door, the carrier will enter that it was delivered at the front door. Nothing is perfect but we are not inferior to UPS and , gasp* , fedex. I agree with CW, I like the post office better than UPS (And WAY WAY WAY better than Fed Ex)... My complaint is with tracking in general... it seems like whenever something goes wrong, it's always messed up or ineffective. In fact, I learned the other day that delivery with a tracking number doesn't count as proof of delivery with either Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.. unless there's a signature. And, of course, no one actually gets a signature these days.. it's kinda ridiculous. Wait, what? Well, it counts enough with USPS for them not to do a d@mn thing about it as long as the status in THEIR system has been changed to "delivery". That's some BS right there. As I stated, I insure anything over $60 that I mail out. My customers do not pay this, WE do, as a part of our customer service (also because it takes nothing for USPS not to cover a missing package, and then that falls on us). That is already about $2.50 extra on most packages, but now I have to start paying for a signature requirement in order to be certain my packages will arrive to their mailed destination? USPS makes so much money off of us each year, the least they can do is, you know, their jobs. I understand it's not the mail carriers most of the time. I do not believe packages are being stolen by USPS employees, most of the time this mishaps can be traced back to a temp worker/holiday fill-in, but that falls on USPS. They should be training even temp employees how to deliver stuff properly. I always know when a temp employee has delivered my personal mail that day: My outgoing packages won't be picked up.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Dec 9, 2015 12:35:29 GMT -5
I don't want to insult anyone, but my frustration with the USPS is pretty high right now. The company my wife works for is hopelessly backwards in many ways, one of which is that they don't do direct deposit of her paycheck, despite having numerous offices and a couple hundred employees. So her check gets mailed every two weeks. The check usually arrives on the Friday payday, but the one before last never arrived at all. We waited Friday & Saturday in vain. She checked with her bosses who swore it had been sent. They finally had to issue her a new check on Wednesday. Eventually she found out the check had been sent back by the Post Office as "undeliverable". This despite our living in the same home for 20+ years, getting the check delivered from this same company, to the same address, for 8+ years, and the check following it (with the same address) arriving just fine.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2015 14:25:45 GMT -5
I mailed something usps priority over a week ago to Nevada. I am in Illinois. After being stuck at the Champaign hub for 4-5 days, it is now in Tennessee.
How does this even happen?
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