The Perils of Shipping

I have since looked up the seller's feedback. It transpires that he is a new seller and to boot has recently had a negative feedback saying that Ebay had to be called in to settle. I doubt he will want another negative so early.

I did take the precaution of getting his agreement at every step and all that discourse is available to Ebay.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Not sure that paypal would be able to do anything about postage costs for forwarding a parcel by a third party.

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Immmm ,as Doug has said ,I'm not to sure about that.
But ,you have now forwarded a parcel on as a third party.not really knowing the first party at all.
I would be suspicious myself in that situation .
Paul please be careful.

Cheers Matt

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

Immmm ,as Doug has said ,I'm not to sure about that.
But ,you have now forwarded a parcel on as a third party.not really knowing the first party at all.
I would be suspicious myself in that situation .
Paul please be careful.

Cheers Matt

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yeah, my thinking as well.

you should have returned the parcel and let the seller sort out the misdirection.

Sorry Paul, didn't mean to ruffle your feathers.

Rob

Not quite sure of the context here, but feathers definitely not ruffled. Decidedly smooth!.

Regards
Paul

Pictures?

My natural modesty and humbleness prevent me from showing you my smooth feathers. This is about the best I can do:

It's going to appear at the bottom of the post!

It is entitled "Blue Tits." Before the mods reach for their red pens I should explain that it was created as part of a national campaign for breast cancer awareness. It involved decorating bras in different and amusing ways. SWMBO made this one and is working on another decorated with bells and an Xmas theme. It will be called "Jingle Jugs."

Regards
Paul

My parcel arrived today with the offending handle:

Attachment 417432

and an accompanying note:

Attachment 417433

:rolleyes:

I was thinking of offering it to you blokes at cost price. It really is a very nicely finished bit of gear. I did exaggerate the price slightly. It actually only cost US$76 in additional charges (not $78 as previously advised) :wink: .

Now for the final irony: It was delivered this end by Australia Post. :(

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

and an accompanying note:
Attachment 417433

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About as free as lunch.

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

I was thinking of offering it to you blokes at cost price.

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Ahhhh, thanks but no. It does like like the right shape for being stuck in the same place as your offer.

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

My parcel arrived today with the offending handle:

Attachment 417432

and an accompanying note:

Attachment 417433

:rolleyes:

I was thinking of offering it to you blokes at cost price. It really is a very nicely finished bit of gear. I did exaggerate the price slightly. It actually only cost US$76 in additional charges (not $78 as previously advised) :wink: .

Now for the final irony: It was delivered this end by Australia Post. :(

Regards
Paul

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Will your offer be including postage?!!!!

Matt

I will add on the US component and an Australian cost: Not getting stung twice!

:D

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Matt

I will add on the US component and an Australian cost: Not getting stung twice!

:D

Regards
Paul

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I think I'm just going to ship out of this thread before it all gets to woody and pointy

Cheers Matt

This morning I lodged the first stage of complaint with Ebay. In four days if I have not heard from the seller I will tun it over to the Ebay police. I may get some compensation for the non delivery of goods, but I don't hold out much hope on the postage for the item I forwarded. I last heard from the seller on 14 July despite several attempts at contact. My own thinking is that I should not have to chase him even once. Compare this to a Forum member who last night asked if he could buy one of the froes I have been making. The money was in my PayPal account within minutes!

I think that if it were not for people like that I would be extremely twisted and bitter.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

My own thinking is that I should not have to chase him even once.

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I agree with that in principal, but in reality it is probably a bit harsh. Mistakes can happen and not always the sellers fault.

However worst case scenario you should only have to contact him ONCE and if you explain the situation accurately that should be all that you need to do.

And of course not nearly on every transaction.

Cheers

Doug

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

I think that if it were not for people like that I would be extremely twisted and bitter.

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Indeed.

I had an incident recently and PP decided in my favor (...our?). Wasn't much but it was very irritating considering. I responded to the 'complaint' with 23 pages of emails, including one wherein the complainer attempted to extort me. Seemed to satisfy the deciders.

Fortunately things like this are in the minority in my experience. Last I had was over two years ago with a guy who apparently didn't know how to follow directions.

Ah postage costs

In the last couple of days I received a package from a camera supplier in the US
I usually get shipped to my PO Box (doesn't get left at front door or rained on)
so using PO address $98, what
using front door address $46
and the PO option would have taken an extra week