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Originally posted by wolfie:
Inkworks & Rittenhouse both use a toploader in a plain white envelope with a stamp stuck on the front to the tune of about 84cents and i have never heard of anyone having a problem.

I've had a problem with this from sellers who ship cards in a top loader and regular envelope. According to my post office, envelopes go through postal sorting machines that bend the envelopes at a 90 degree angle. Not only is there potential to damage the card, but the envelopes can rip along the edge of the top loader. This has happened to me several times, and the tears in the envelopes were so big that I was very lucky my cards didn't fall out. While I would chance it for a common promo, I wouldn't for a card that had more value.

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Originally posted by wolfie:
I have never had anyone say they did not get what i sent and demand a refund and i have never not recieved what was sent to me.

You're very lucky, then. I've had three buyers (two in the UK and one Germany) have problems with First Class International items either not arriving or taking a great many weeks to arrive.

I ship any of my Topps returned cards that go overseas by Express mail. Just about everything else I ship first class.

Chris H

I find it very frustrating that some U.S dealers have U.S. only items on buy now that are not selling that I would happily pay the asking price for but they will not even let me ask a question about shipping.

I understand when they may have had problems selling abroad but surely it would be polite let the question be asked. Problems can happen even when selling in your own country. What may be easy to obtain in one country may have value to someone in another country and it seems they are restricting tha potential buyers due a few problems in the past.

I sometimes sell to overseas bidders and it can be "worrying" until they have left feedback acknowledging the item has arrived.

I charge $5 for totals under $100 and around $30 for totals over $100. I do not risk having a charge back on me on totals over $100 so I fully insure the package. This also means that full value has to be declared on the customs form so usually international bidders don't bid on my high end items. I really prefer it that way because A) there is a much greater risk of charge back, and B) I have to wait in line at the PO to ship internationally and I really hate that.

btw...some of the big UK sellers start charging a lot on shipping at $50 when shipping internationally (see hux777).

See i have no problem with that, an exspensive card needs some protection but there are dealers in the USA on ebay who want crazy postage to send a $2 promo.

I just laugh and leave them to it.

For the first time I can remember, I have come across an Ebay seller that won't ship to the UK. Unusual? It is this time, as the seller lives in Cheshire, UK.
Any thoughts as to why they won't sell on their own doorstep

I reckon they pressed the wrong button on shipping

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Originally posted by Graham:
Any thoughts as to why they won't sell on their own doorstep

Why not ask them through eBay ? If it's a mistake, they'll probably be happy to have the error pointed out.

I've asked twice with no reply. Judging by the specifics of the shipping countries, it looks as though this was an informed choice. Still wonder why

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Originally posted by Graham:
For the first time I can remember, I have come across an Ebay seller that won't ship to the UK. Unusual? It is this time, as the seller lives in Cheshire, UK.
Any thoughts as to why they won't sell on their own doorstep

The only thing I can think of is a tax issue.

Here in the states, there are sellers who won't sell to their home state due to the requirement to pay sales tax on in-state sales.

But I don't see much logic in not selling to your home country.

Ed

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I've asked twice with no reply. Judging by the specifics of the shipping countries, it looks as though this was an informed choice. Still wonder why

Can you post the ebay name or the item number.

Dave.

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Originally posted by Blue Horseshoe:

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I've asked twice with no reply. Judging by the specifics of the shipping countries, it looks as though this was an informed choice. Still wonder why

Can you post the ebay name or the item number.

Dave.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to here, but if you send me an email (address in my profile) I'll send you the details.

email sent.

I have just had a look at the listings and all I can think of is it is a way to avoid paying VAT through a tax loophole.

I also think it is an one of multiple eBay accounts from the same company using different locations around the country.

Dave.

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Three emails sent. I got a reply. He says he will ship in the UK but can't change the listings

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Originally posted by Graham:
Three emails sent. I got a reply. He says he will ship in the UK but can't change the listings

It's probably the same seller that I've emailed without a response.

Been waiting for a package from Canada since around December 13th

Had a package from Canada posted on the 29th and it got here last week. So I'm a bit worried, what are the chances of it being lost?

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Originally posted by Char_Baby:
Been waiting for a package from Canada since around December 13th

Had a package from Canada posted on the 29th and it got here last week. So I'm a bit worried, what are the chances of it being lost?

50/50, could just be in a pile of Christmas post whilst the one sent on 29th sailed through!!

Very true, hoping it filters through soon though.

Was a load of Dexter inserts and an auto from Season 1.

Edit: Got another package from Canada again today but not the one i'm wanting and waiting for.

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Originally posted by Char_Baby:
Been waiting for a package from Canada since around December 13th

Had a package from Canada posted on the 29th and it got here last week. So I'm a bit worried, what are the chances of it being lost?

My Dad sent me a small package from NY on the 17 December, didn't arrive until Jan 9th.

Address was perfect and no Customs stamp. Sometimes they just get hung up for no reason!