I’m a scientist by profession with aspirations to becoming an artist. I’ve been registered on eBay since 2003, but only started selling in March 2008. After signing up at eBay, I decided to change my ID, even though I had thought my first ID was the most interesting, the most intriguing User name ever, a name that was ‘me.’ Time passed. The name wasn’t really me. Consequently, I changed it. OK, OK, you’re wondering what’s the big deal about deciding on an ID. Nothing at all, because I am now ganymede9( 20)- the moon, not the myth - which fits me very well, since one of my unfulfilled desires is to become an astronaut. Maybe I should think more about being an eBay seller than flying through space, because if I don’t sell all the things we have in excess, we’re not going to have any space to fly through, much less sit in. I really hope you look at my auctions! You never know what you may find. I’d look, except I’m selling the stuff. See my MEMBER PROFILE for items I'll be selling soon.
And now for the mind-numbing business stuff.
To begin, contact me with any pre-bidding questions. I’ll give you as much additional information as I can to help you decide whether or not the item in question is right for you. I want you to be happy with your transaction, so, to that end, I have a 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy. If there is a problem with your order, contact me so I can resolve the situation to your satisfaction.
PAYMENT
Payment in U.S. funds must be received no later than 7 days of auction close for U.S. and international buyers using PayPal. Mailed payments must be received no later than 10 days.
My preferred method of payment is PayPal. I also accept U.S. bank cashiers checks, U.S. Postal Service money orders, International Postal money orders, and personal checks (up to $20).
After you have been declared the winning bidder, you’ll receive my invoice listing payment address and total amount due including item price, shipping fees and optional insurance cost. After your payment has been confirmed, you’ll hear from me again when I’ll let you know that your item is on its way.
SHIPPING
You, the lucky winner, pay shipping costs. I, the lucky seller, ship orders to a PayPal Verified mailing address in the U.S. via U.S. First Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Flat Rate and Worldwide via U.S. Priority Flat Rate International Mail. I’ll include shipping fees in the auction listing.
I’ll provide the buyer with a tracking number, if applicable, and an anticipated delivery date. Sorry, but I don’t redirect shipments, send shipments to another addressee, or ship U.S. Overnight, Rush or Express mail. I do, however, offer shipping discounts on combined purchases.
INSURANCE
I actually like to pack things for shipping and take it as a point of pride that my packages are able to withstand the terrors of their time in transit; however, if you really, really love what you bought and it’s fragile, you may want to purchase shipping insurance. If you decide not to purchase shipping insurance and your package is lost in the mail or damaged during shipping, I don’t issue refunds. You do have the option of refusing delivery of a damaged package -- then it’s USPS’s responsibility. Insurance is surprisingly inexpensive. Cost is based on the final price of the item and you’re covered for the item’s actual value at the time and place of mailing. USPS insurance rates are available at: www.usps.com/insurance/welcome
RETURNS
OK, so you got what you were so excited about buying and, well, you’re not so excited anymore. Calm down! This is what we'll do. You’ll E-mail me to tell me that you hate what you bought and can’t wait to get it out of the house. I’ll say, “OK, just return the recalcitrant item within 7 days after it reached your once-happy home.” Next, I’ll refund you the item’s purchase price less shipping and optional insurance fees. I might even send you a picture of what you gave up.
The second scenario, albeit an unlikely one, is that you received the wrong item or you received the correct item, but it doesn’t quite agree with my description. You want to return it. So be it. Within 2 days of your having received the item, let me know about the problem and you may send it back (again, within the 7 days of your getting the item). I’ll refund you the item’s purchase price and both the initial and return shipping costs. This time you won’t be getting a picture.
So, in closing, have fun and good luck!
Listings
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