Re: [meteorite-list] Shipping theft IE HIGH CHARGES

[Tom aka James Knudson]

Hello Mike and list , I am by no mean's a dealer but I have sold a few. I believe you should keep shipping costs to a minimum for the buyer. I personally don't like paying shipping that is higher than the cost of the meteorite. If the meteorite is small, unbreakable and inexpensive, I think a padded envelope is the way to go. If the meteorite is a large inexpensive slice that could be easily broken, it should be sent in a box, first class. But if you gust bought a $400+slice of lunar rock, I think the extra for priority is the way to go.   One nice thing about priority is all your boxes and supplies are free from the USPS. Also, If the meteorite is under one pound, you can send it for $3.85, so I see no reason for anyone in the US to charge more than $3.85 for shipping. Like mike said, Handling should be your own responsibility.  When I charge $3.85 you can be sure that is how much I am spending on shipping. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier <>< The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Farmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 10:06 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Shipping theft IE HIGH CHARGES I am in shock. I have just spent the evening perusing ebay, looking at sellers shipping charges. It is pathetic. I truly hope that the buyers on this list look around at prices and realize that many so called "dealers" are blatantly ripping people off with shipping charges. I find it pathetic. If you are a seller with constant ebay auctions, you have no right to charge outrageous shipping charges. I do not charge for my time, my daily trips to the post office. Selling and shipping meteorites is my business. I just saw one dealer who is on this list, selling a 1 gram Taza stone and adding $3.85 shipping charge. It costs .45 cents to ship and maybe .20 cents for the envelope. NET gain for the dealer $3.00 profit on the shipping alone.     If you buy from people who rip you off on the shipping, you deserve to lose your money. Mike Farmer