Freeman --- A couple of things. You indicated that you request an e-mail confirming that the buyer's responsibility is in place but that doesn't hold any water as far as PayPal and Ebay are concerned. Unless you have proof of either damage or non-delivery these two companies will side with the buyer. I've been there. I have also heard that if you declare a low customs value for an article you are shipping, some companies like Fed Ex will not allow you to buy insurance for the actual value. Hypothetically, can you actually declare $30 for a value on the custom form and then buy $300 worth of insurance with International Priority or International Express? The whole point may be moot for me soon. I just posted on Sunday 50 auctions with Buy It Now options and so far I've gotten one sale. Before Ebay instituted its new sales policies and adjusting its searching feature, I would usually get about 10 bids the first night. IF ebay keeps tanking like this, I'm going to stop selling altogether. It's not worth the time or energy. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 8:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] shipping internationnally Franc, I would think that is an issue you should inquire about. Marty is absolutely correct on International Priority and International Express being the only means to fully track a package. However, USPS does have a way of checking through the customs scan if parcel arrived in the country. But once out of customs, no tracking available. As for declaration of an item, this has proven a huge hold my breath scenario, I declare no more than $30 when sending overseas. Clients would be hit with up to 15% to 20% depending on the country import or duty fees. Knock on wood, I have not ever had an issue of a lost parcel. But I do always make sure on items over $300 I ask for a confirmation from a buyer that they are responsible for any losses. On more expensive items say over $750 I just simply use International Express. Tracking is so comprehensive that the odds are very small for a disaster. Again though an email confirming the buyer's responsibility is in place. But I cannot dismiss overseas buyers, in the last couple of months they represent 85% of my sales on Ebay. Absolutely! freeman fisher In a message dated 9/8/2008 4:34:58 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm curious. How does this work. USPS first class can't be tracked internationally. If you buy insurance through auctiva.com, what do they require as proof in the event an item is lost in transit? FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Irvin J Gelb Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 3:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] shipping internationnally Hi Marty, I ship either USPS first class or priority. Then I purchase the auctiva.com insurance that the buyer paid for (included in the shipping cost). irv _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 12:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] shipping internationnally Irv: I think you are confused. You cannot ship parcels to International destinations by FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL shipping, with insurance. INSURANCE is NOT an option. To insure parcels to International destinations by the USPS you need to ship by PMI (Priority Mail International), or Express Mail International. Marty Davis In a message dated 9/8/2008 10:42:34 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Michael, I ship first class and include insurance in my cost. So far, no complaints from customers. irv _____ From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 10:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] shipping internationnally what's the best way to ship a poster worth 30-50 internationally (UK, Australia, Japan) so there is no issue with paypal down the road ??? 12.00 USPS priority? 40.00 USPS global priority? OR OR OR state no international shipping in your ebay description? Marty Davis Vintage Film Posters 38732 N. 10th Street Desert Hills, AZ 85086 623/551-6655 tel 623/551-6622 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] OneSheet (eBay Screen Name) www.vintagefilmposters.com _____ Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and <http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014> hair styles at StyleList.com. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. _____ Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair <http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014> styles at StyleList.com. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
