Shipping Prices...
Now, I realize that I'm not uncovering anything earth shattering here. And it's probably something that everyone knows already... but I figured I'd take it a step further.
I have recently been looking at purchasing an MP3 player. I figured a good place to look and get some rough prices would be eBay. Some of the items were going pretty cheap, some weren't. Upon further investigation... I found why they were going so cheap. OK, here comes the part everyone already knows... people charge too much for shipping! Now, I'm going to continue on my little rant about this so bear with me. I decided to ask a few of the vendors why their charges were set so high... here were my results:
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price? That wouldn't cost more than $5 to ship...
A: Shipping Terms: We ship via USPS (First Class Mail within the U.S.A) We can only provide a delivery confirmation number for shipments within the U.S.A. Please notice that this number is not a tracking number. It will activate once the package has been delivered. There is no tracking available for all International shipments. Please do not ask for more discounts, combined shipping discounts, or the use of any other couriers (UPS, Fed Ex, DHL Etc.) We self insure all our shipments, if within 30 days (U.S.A) you do not receive your item please contact us. For all other countries, please allow up to 40 days. You are buying these mp3 players on Ebay for 40% to 60% below their retail price. No local pick ups please. If you do not agree with any of these shipping terms, please do not bid here! Thank you.
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price? Can you do better?
A: Thank you for your email
In fact , our shipping and handling fee included postage from Hong
Kong to yours , Insurance Fee , eBay Fee , labour and other operation fee.
So you may think it is too high , but not , The retail price for
128MB MP3 over GBP 37.49.
Anyway , we aim to make you happy , if you like to have one , we will
give you a special offer for GBP 22.49 for this item ( S/H Included ).
Please give me your paypal account , we will send money request for you asap.
I hope you will accept our discount offer.
Please keep in touch
Regards
Tom
P.S.
Please Reply the email with " Email History " , it help us to provide
instant response to your problems. Thank You
Not bad... guess it actually doesn't hurt to ask sometimes. Maybe it's the way I'm asking...
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price?
A: yeah~The item is shipping from China.
Q: That is roughly $70 shipping, plus you are charging tax for CA residents. I've shipped guitars to Japan... that cost wasn't even close to what you are charging. Why are you more expensive? Will it get here overnight?
A:
Q: One additional question: If the item is shipping from China, why does your auction say: "Item location: EL MONTE, CA "
A:
I'll let you know if I get answers to those questions...
So, take from this what you will. What I've learned... sometimes it doesn't hurt to ask... some people are actually reasonable. Wording you questions right might be the key...
I have recently been looking at purchasing an MP3 player. I figured a good place to look and get some rough prices would be eBay. Some of the items were going pretty cheap, some weren't. Upon further investigation... I found why they were going so cheap. OK, here comes the part everyone already knows... people charge too much for shipping! Now, I'm going to continue on my little rant about this so bear with me. I decided to ask a few of the vendors why their charges were set so high... here were my results:
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price? That wouldn't cost more than $5 to ship...
A: Shipping Terms: We ship via USPS (First Class Mail within the U.S.A) We can only provide a delivery confirmation number for shipments within the U.S.A. Please notice that this number is not a tracking number. It will activate once the package has been delivered. There is no tracking available for all International shipments. Please do not ask for more discounts, combined shipping discounts, or the use of any other couriers (UPS, Fed Ex, DHL Etc.) We self insure all our shipments, if within 30 days (U.S.A) you do not receive your item please contact us. For all other countries, please allow up to 40 days. You are buying these mp3 players on Ebay for 40% to 60% below their retail price. No local pick ups please. If you do not agree with any of these shipping terms, please do not bid here! Thank you.
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price? Can you do better?
A: Thank you for your email
In fact , our shipping and handling fee included postage from Hong
Kong to yours , Insurance Fee , eBay Fee , labour and other operation fee.
So you may think it is too high , but not , The retail price for
128MB MP3 over GBP 37.49.
Anyway , we aim to make you happy , if you like to have one , we will
give you a special offer for GBP 22.49 for this item ( S/H Included ).
Please give me your paypal account , we will send money request for you asap.
I hope you will accept our discount offer.
Please keep in touch
Regards
Tom
P.S.
Please Reply the email with " Email History " , it help us to provide
instant response to your problems. Thank You
Not bad... guess it actually doesn't hurt to ask sometimes. Maybe it's the way I'm asking...
-Here is the Auction-
Q: Are you serious about that shipping price?
A: yeah~The item is shipping from China.
Q: That is roughly $70 shipping, plus you are charging tax for CA residents. I've shipped guitars to Japan... that cost wasn't even close to what you are charging. Why are you more expensive? Will it get here overnight?
A:
Q: One additional question: If the item is shipping from China, why does your auction say: "Item location: EL MONTE, CA "
A:
I'll let you know if I get answers to those questions...
So, take from this what you will. What I've learned... sometimes it doesn't hurt to ask... some people are actually reasonable. Wording you questions right might be the key...
