on 1/26/04 10:58, J.S. Garrison at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > on 1/26/04 7:47 AM, Powermac at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Their strategy is to make it worth their time to package and ship cheap >> computers. While a hobbyist probably doesnt mind the time to securely pack a >> computer and take it to the post office once and a while when you sell in >> bulk I bet it takes alot of your time each day to do it. Most people just >> trying to get rid of old equipment on ebay charge actual shipping. >> >> >> > > The old addage, selling 10 cheap things is easier than trying to sell one > expensive thing, applies here. They can make their money on thinner margins. > > Insurance is the tool used to prevent loss to the seller if an item arrives > damaged. > > Short of a finicky buyer, who shouldn't have a leg to stand on anyway if the > price is right enough, you'd make out. > > > J > I am an eBay seller and the thing most buyers aren't aware of is the expense involved just to list. Shipping is not cheap. If you don't think so try checking with UPS and FED-X for charges to ship the weight in question, then figure in the cost of the box (it isn't free) and the packing material (doesn't grow on trees) and it becomes apparent they are not gouging you. (there are exceptions) If you want something for nothing check the dump or flea markets. We eBayers have to eat too, and if we ship and absorb the cost we might as well give our stuff away. Would you work a couple of days at your job and have your boss tell you that you had to pay for the materials you used in making HIS product and shipping it? I think not!
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