I have had so much fun on eBay. Most of the people have been great, and nearly everyone has been so helpful in showing me how to list items, etc..
but, per their advice,.. here's the rest of it :
You can view pictures of many of the items I have listed on eBay at my Freewebs page click here
PAYMENTS :
I accept PayPal. eChecks through PayPal ship upon check clearing and funds posting to my account - usually 10 days. I have heard and seen some things ,mostly PayPal's lack of concern - so it seems - for Sellers, that does disturb me. That is one of reasons I insist on shipping with Delivery Confirmation.
BEST OFFER
When I list an item Buy It Now or Best Offer I will accept the first reasonable offer I receive.
SHIPPING & HANDLING :
I ship USPS Prioity Mail for most items. Delivery Confirmation is included.
Books will be sent Media Mail or First Class
Jewelry is sent Priority Mail w/Delivery Confirmation.
Some of you have been saying I charge too much for S & H ,through the Stars system employed by eBay
I have , for the benefit of my Customers, listed several items I have recently sold , and the costs involved in S & H .
Shipping & Handling costs for recently Sold items:
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5 TIFFIN Kings Crown Ruby Flash Goblets
190253234086 - Price: US $34.99
Quantity:1 US Postal Service Mail: FREE
(2 - 9 business days)
Tracking # 9108128882300421333826
Shipping label printed Sep-24-08
Cost: $12.30
Pack.Mat(1 roll Bubble Wrap) : $3.16
Box(Ready Ship)$ 3.19
Drive to P.O.:$ .50
Total Cost: $18.85
Pd. by Buyer: $0.00
Balance :$-18.85
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TRIFARI Vintage Leaf & Faux Pearl Pin
190251356497 - Price: US $1.99
Quantity:1 US Postal Service Priority Mail: US $5.30
(2 - 3 business days)
Tracking # 9101128882300416287964
Shipping label printed Sep-19-08
Cost: $4.75
Jewelry Box $0.50
Packing mat. $0.00
Drive to P.O. $0.50
Total Cost : $ 5.75
Pd. by Buyer $ 5.30
Balance: $ -.45
COST ME .45
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Etc...
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I have paid over $21.00 in additional S & H !
I am still learning .... But I would rather pay the shipping than overcharge MY Customers. Maybe I should rethink this ?? The weird thing is , I sell small enough quantities that it is obvious who is leaving what STARS feedback.
Then of course, there are the eBay LISTING FEES, FINAL VALUE FEES, PICTURE FEES. Nor does it include PayPal fees!
But, honestly - if you think my S & H fees are too high - Please don't BID
FEEDBACK
In response to eBays change in Feedback Policy - and since Feedback is still optional at this point - I will leave feedback upon confirmation that the item(s) have arrived in good condition ,via feedback left for me by the Winning Bidder/Buyer.
As a Buyer I leave feedback based solely on things within the Seller's control. And knowing how mis-leading eBays Stars System is, I leave 5 star feedback for every honest Seller.
Sellers do not control how long the Shipper takes to deliver your item. All the Seller controls is the items quality, when it gets sent.
RETURNS:I do NOT accept returns,UNLESS item is NOT as described.Please note that pictures are part of the description.POSTAGE & HANDLING FEES ARE NEVER REFUNDABLE.
I do my best to provide accurate descriptions and my prices are low.
I will always do my best to answer any questions (via email) Please do not wait until the last day of an auction to ask-- I may not be able to respond in time.
I am NOT a business. I am unable to keep my house and am selling many of the things I have collected over the years.
I use the money from selling on eBay to buy things for my Grandson, and pay for my medicines,(Yep, I am one of those uninsured Americans), car insurance, you know - the stuff you have to have.
And , yes, I work - 2nd and 3rd shift - it covers rent.
I am also, slowly, going to sell Internationally(I hope). Upon the advice of some very smart people on eBay - I will not at this time - be selling to Italy and several other countries due to issues in delivery.
IMPORT TAXES
Important Notice to Foreign Buyers located outside of the UK/European Union
To avoid any subsequent misunderstandings, please note that importing goods from another country can mean that your national Customs authorities may charge you Customs Duty and/or other additional related taxes (for example a Value Added Tax or a Purchase Tax). YOU, as the importer, are responsible for paying any such taxes. We have no control over what taxes you may be charged by your own national tax authorities. We are not responsible for compensating you for payment of any such taxes. If you do not know how much (if any) import tax you might have to pay, please check with your local tax authorities BEFORE entering into a contract to purchase.
Some countries prohibit or restrict the importation of some types of goods. You may need a general or special license and/or other documents to import goods, particularly in larger or commercial quantities. It is your responsibility to check with your national Customs authorities whether the goods you intend to import are subject to any such restrictions. If your goods are retained or confiscated by your own national Customs authorities for any reason, it is your responsibility alone to negotiate with them the terms on which such goods might be released to you. If your goods are undeliverable for any reason and are returned to us, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any associated costs which may be charged back to us.
On any Customs forms, we declare the full purchase price as the value of the goods. We do not under declare values, or mark goods as a "gift".
This notice is incorporated into our Conditions of Sale.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother! To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
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