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Rock77

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Oldies for sale
« on: January 26, 2007, 07:09:29 AM »
Just thought I'd share, I have a couple of "old school" Track balls for sale.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcandyass77QQhtZ-1
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Re: Oldies for sale
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2007, 05:03:51 PM »
Were you in the discussion on shipping costs a week or so ago? I Won't say any more about this.

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Re: Oldies for sale
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2007, 06:57:42 PM »
$52.00 for shipping from Mass to Idaho.  Don't want either of those balls that bad.

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Re: Oldies for sale
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2007, 07:06:45 AM »
FYI, I DO NOT set the shipping costs. If it costs that much to ship from MA to Idaho, then so be it, take it up with UPS. I put in that any buyer pays ACTUAL shipping. I do not have a fixed rate. I always try to ship using the cheapest method. I'm sorry if it costs that much to ship from MA to Idaho, but I do not set the shipping rates. If there is a cheaper method than ground shipment, please let me know and I'll look into it. I don't think FedEx or DHL are much cheaper.

Also, if I had a set shipping cost, I'd probaby be paying someone to take these off my hands. If my shipping cost was a set amount like $22-24 as most people, then I would probably end up paying out more than I would take in. That's why I set the initial bids so low and also allow the bidders to figure out their own shipping. If it costs too much to ship, don't bid.
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 07:15:38 AM »
rock:
there is something wrong with that listing, when i do a shipping calc via ups from your location to mine, it is only 11.47 to ship, but your auction shows 30.90 to ship, i would go check to make sure your shipping weight it right, i am sure the high shipping is severly tampering with bids on it.  just an fyi as i ship to the east coast all the time and nothing is ever more then 14 bucks for me, right at the ups termiinal, less if i do it online
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Re: Oldies for sale
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2007, 07:19:57 AM »
I just checked and opened an account with FedEx. It seems as though their rates are MUCH cheaper than UPS. Massachusetts to California was only $15.71 for ground. I will note in my ebay listings that FedEx is available too.

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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 07:24:28 AM »
DHL online seems to be pretty cheap too
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2007, 07:25:56 AM »
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there is something wrong with that listing, when i do a shipping calc via ups from your location to mine, it is only 11.47 to ship, but your auction shows 30.90 to ship, i would go check to make sure your shipping weight it right, i am sure the high shipping is severly tampering with bids on it.  just an fyi as i ship to the east coast all the time and nothing is ever more then 14 bucks for me, right at the ups termiinal, less if i do it online
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Yeah, I figured it out. I had the wrong package size selected. I accidentally listed the item as a Large Package/Oversize. Once I read the specifications for package sizing I realized that. I am attempting to change that now.

Thanks for the heads up.
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2007, 07:35:46 AM »
DHL is much cheaper because their service is that way.  I deal with them quite often at my job and the amount of damaged and "lost" packages that we get here are substantial.  You get what you pay for.  Just my $.02

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Re: Oldies for sale
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2007, 07:38:46 AM »
sure no problem, high shipping makes a lot shy away, no need to miss out on some great looking equipment from a trusted seller
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2007, 07:42:52 AM »
Both listings have been fixed. It should not cost $52 to ship to Idaho now!! LOL. My mistake. I apologize for any confusion.
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