I know. It just boggles the mind. This definitely happens more often when I'm buying things from merchants who sell a wide variety of items besides paper. I would never get this from a full-time poster seller. I've even bought rolled maps that are too big to be shipped flat - but still arrive with creases because some people don't understand the "not hugging the inside of the tube" rule. I write, "please don't let the rolled item hug the inside of the tube because outer dings can damage it." And they're thinking, "damage, how?" They don't get it and I can't make it any simpler.
In this latest case, the guy brags he's the best packer in the world while expressing irritation about my "packing tips," which I provided only because he said he was going to ship the window card rolled. That should have been a red flag. Maybe because it was only a $40 item (vs. a $400 item) the guy got cavalier on shipping. Then when the "I told you so" moment arrives, there is a sometimes less-than-veiled insinuation from the seller that I deliberately made a self-fulfilling prophecy come true, e.g., that I caused the damage to get out of the sale. This has happened more than once so I began to take photos of all parcels arriving with exterior shipping damage BEFORE opening them. Again, such a waste. At any rate, if anyone has an unfolded and clean R62 Pinocchio window card for a comparable price, let me know. -d. Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:42:25 -0500 From: fdav...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Another poster seller who doesn't know how to pack. To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Message I can't imagine why any poster seller would want to ship a window card rolled instead of flat . FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of John Waldman Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:21 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Another poster seller who doesn't know how to pack. It would be nice if USPS (and UPS) wouldn't put all packages that pass through their hands through a damn wood chipper! JW From: David Kusumoto <davidmkusum...@hotmail.com> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, March 5, 2012 8:43 PM Subject: [MOPO] Another poster seller who doesn't know how to pack. I bought this Pinocchio R62 window card when it was pristine on the front (w/some browning on the back) for $40 at eBay. The seller claimed "no one packs better than him," that he has been on eBay since 1999 with no problems - and has great feedback. I warned him repeatedly that if he insists on shipping this rolled instead of FLAT - to not let the poster "hug" the shipping tube. He ignored me and the result is below. Cut to the chase; I got a refund and shipping reimbursed in both directions, the seller was extremely apologetic, cited "personal problems" that adversely affected his performance (otherwise I would "out" him right now). He did make it right with me but still, what a waste! I did everything in my power to prevent this from happening except not having the clairvoyance to know that I SHOULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT FROM HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu 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: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
