is the USPS Slow Down altering your buying habits? - Page 19

MoreToppsPlease · 01-02-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by discodanman45

This statement 100% applies if they got their package scanned in and it shows as delivered. I know people that shipped with USPS, got negative feedback because of slow shipping times out of their control, and got negative feedback removed. This is the accommodation that eBay made to sellers because of the horrible USPS issues.

Edit: I posted the wrong statement. Here is what you can use from eBay. "What if something happens that is outside of my control?
We will protect you by removing negative and neutral feedback and defects when things happen that are outside your control, such as weather or carrier delays, or when the item arrives late but tracking shows you shipped on time."

Seller is responsible for shipping.

marterburn · 01-02-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

Seller is responsible for shipping.

So by this same measure, you would have no problem with it if someone shipped a $7500 card PWE with no toploader, as long as it arrived safely & in a timely fashion.

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mfw13 · 01-02-2021, 07:46 PM

Looks like things are starting to return to normal.

I have no packages outstanding from before Xmas, and received a couple of cards today that made it across the country in the normal 3-4 days.

MoreToppsPlease · 01-02-2021, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marterburn

So by this same measure, you would have no problem with it if someone shipped a $7500 card PWE with no toploader, as long as it arrived safely & in a timely fashion.

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No, not at all if I agreed to this beforehand.

There’s no reason to think eBay sellers should be treated differently than sellers from any other platform...including Wayfair, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc...

Cardz57 · 01-02-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyDawg37

you do not have to do anything before 30 days after the original estimated delivery date.

No but eBay will refund them with your funds well before that

Shadowsonic2004 · 01-02-2021, 08:59 PM

Things still must be slow because my mail lady is still out doing mail at 7pm. Plus I still have packages from week+ still not in my state even.

ScottBreaks · 01-02-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowsonic2004

Things still must be slow because my mail lady is still out doing mail at 7pm. Plus I still have packages from week+ still not in my state even.

Received my mail at 8:30pm today. Feel terrible for these carriers. Just snowed here too, can’t imagine trying to navigate the slick side walls and driveways in pitch black.

cj828282 · 01-04-2021, 08:14 AM

I have had three packages held up in the Bethpage NY area since mid December. Finally seeing some movement now.

auctionjmm · 01-04-2021, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

No, not at all if I agreed to this beforehand.

There’s no reason to think eBay sellers should be treated differently than sellers from any other platform...including Wayfair, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc...

You mention "other options" but there really aren't any. If I sell a card for $1.00 you would expect me to pay $8.50 to ship it via UPS or FedEx?

I used UPS the week before and after Christmas for anything over $50 and ate the extra charge, but no way was I going to be shipping bargain bin cards via UPS. I'm glad eBay is extending their protections and removing feedback.

ALBASKETBALL · 01-04-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ALBASKETBALL

I dropped off a package on the 12th. The buyer notified on the 22nd the package hasn't been scanned since "accepted" by USPS. I went to the post office and was told the package is in a USPS facility and should scan "soon."

It's now the 28th and still no scan.

The buyer has been patient and we agreed to wait until Friday before I refund the purchase. I have little hope at this point. I've had a couple instances where the package didn't move for a couple weeks but this is the first time the package is MIA from the drop off location.

Anyone else have a similar situation? It makes me question if I even dropped off the package (even though I know I did). I am losing my sanity over this.

It's a $200 - nothing major but still stinks.

Also - on a tangent note - I was shipping a pretty expensive card last week and was trying to avoid USPS because of all the delays and since the buyer used a PO, one way or another the USPS was going to be used. That was frustrating.

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Did you have insurance on it? If it was "accepted" by USPS, then that means they had it and they scanned it. Now it's on USPS to deliver it. If USPS doesn't hold up their end of the deal, then you claim the insurance money. If you dont have insurance then your just SOL

I sent an email to the buyer on 12/31 saying lets complete a refund. I lost all hope. I Looked at tracking afterwards and the card moved on that day. Couldn't believe it. It only took 3 weeks

ucLAkers · 01-04-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by auctionjmm

You mention "other options" but there really aren't any. If I sell a card for $1.00 you would expect me to pay $8.50 to ship it via UPS or FedEx?

I used UPS the week before and after Christmas for anything over $50 and ate the extra charge, but no way was I going to be shipping bargain bin cards via UPS. I'm glad eBay is extending their protections and removing feedback.

Yea its silly...some people still think this is 1995.

mikecala98 · 01-04-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cj828282

I have had three packages held up in the Bethpage NY area since mid December. Finally seeing some movement now.

messier2 · 01-04-2021, 01:10 PM

Getting better for now. Packages from mid-December are slowly being pushed through. New ones from the end of December are going through like normal (1 to 3 days).

dboll20 · 01-04-2021, 02:29 PM

Also getting better for me too. At one point I was waiting for 28 packages bur New Years eve I got 8 and Saturday I got 10!!! Was quite fun ripping into that many packages for a mail day!

MoreToppsPlease · 01-04-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by auctionjmm

You mention "other options" but there really aren't any. If I sell a card for $1.00 you would expect me to pay $8.50 to ship it via UPS or FedEx?

I used UPS the week before and after Christmas for anything over $50 and ate the extra charge, but no way was I going to be shipping bargain bin cards via UPS. I'm glad eBay is extending their protections and removing feedback.

You’re responsible for shipping. Sorry that this issue is so cut and dry.

I’m not going to treat you like some part-time seller using the hobby for his side-gig, I’m treating you like any other big seller on the internet or anywhere else. I’m the customer.

This is the cost of doing business.

NYJNYYFan · 01-04-2021, 03:31 PM

I have a card I purchased from ebay on 12/20 and it's been stuck in St Louis since 12/22. If I don't see any progress by Friday, what would be my best course of action? I want to be fair to the seller as well, since it isn't his fault.

MTBRM · 01-04-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJNYYFan

I have a card I purchased from ebay on 12/20 and it's been stuck in St Louis since 12/22. If I don't see any progress by Friday, what would be my best course of action? I want to be fair to the seller as well, since it isn't his fault.

Unless that's a typo and you meant to say 11/20, it's only been two days dude lol.

AwesomeBrian · 01-04-2021, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJNYYFan

I have a card I purchased from ebay on 12/20 and it's been stuck in St Louis since 12/22. If I don't see any progress by Friday, what would be my best course of action? I want to be fair to the seller as well, since it isn't his fault.

Wait another week or more. It'll move. There's nothing that can be done if you still want the card.

There is hope though...

I had a package in Birmingham from 12/11 that finally showed up last week. Another sitting in Ballwin, MO for 2 weeks with no movement then it came on Saturday.

I had a very good experience last night with a Myslabs customer that just wanted to tell me his card from 12/8 hadn't left Cleveland, he was understanding and not angry, just wanted to let me know. I opened a Missing Mail Search for him and we chatted a little more.

I have a very not good experience going with an ebay moron who doesn't know how to use tracking. He asked for a refund through a message without using the process. Then after I explained 'tracking' and the pandemic to him, he messaged again at 3:20 this morning to tell me it still hadn't arrived. When I tracked it, it had moved into his area as of the 1st. Then I checked his feedback which had 5 negs and 3 neutrals in the past year for .... wait for it... not shipping packages!

NYJNYYFan · 01-04-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MTBRM

Unless that's a typo and you meant to say 11/20, it's only been two days dude lol.

I was a little worried that it's been stuck in the same location for over 2 weeks. I was just showing that the package was sent quickly but it's an issue with the USPS.

Thanks @awesomebrian for your reply as well. Maybe MO can be a problem area for the post office. Hopefully karma catches up that guy as well.

wcardguy · 01-04-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJNYYFan

I have a card I purchased from ebay on 12/20 and it's been stuck in St Louis since 12/22. If I don't see any progress by Friday, what would be my best course of action? I want to be fair to the seller as well, since it isn't his fault.

Anecdotally, there seem to be very few packages that are just flat-out lost. The ones that get stuck are mostly just (heavily) delayed. It's annoying for both seller and buyer but if you wait a bit longer, and granted you already have waited for a good bit, the card will most likely shake itself loose fairly soon.

ucLAkers · 01-04-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

You’re responsible for shipping. Sorry that this issue is so cut and dry.

I’m not going to treat you like some part-time seller using the hobby for his side-gig, I’m treating you like any other big seller on the internet or anywhere else. I’m the customer.

This is the cost of doing business.

Agree...but the part I dont get about you is leaving a neutral or a neg because the post office cant deliver efficiently 100% of the time. Even if it wasnt delivered I would not neg as long as there was an initial scan from the carrier...any carrier.
Besides...you would get a refund. As much as I really dont care about eBay feedback these days..:I would rather not sell to you ever than risk seeing a red donut because MoreTopps thinks I should hand deliver my package.

JustRachel · 01-04-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ucLAkers

Agree...but the part I dont get about you is leaving a neutral or a neg because the post office cant deliver efficiently 100% of the time. Even if it wasnt delivered I would not neg as long as there was an initial scan from the carrier...any carrier.

Besides...you would get a refund. As much as I really dont care about eBay feedback these days..:I would rather not sell to you ever than risk seeing a red donut because MoreTopps thinks I should hand deliver my package.

Haha, the bolded would be creepy. There's a knock on the door, some guy is standing there wearing a mask and holding a second year Acuna insert card. "Ma'am, could you sign here acknowledging delivery of this card?"

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htn315 · 01-04-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreToppsPlease

You’re responsible for shipping. Sorry that this issue is so cut and dry.

I’m not going to treat you like some part-time seller using the hobby for his side-gig, I’m treating you like any other big seller on the internet or anywhere else. I’m the customer.

This is the cost of doing business.

The large retailers weren't switching to more expensive shipping options unless you paid for the upgrade. So not sure why you would think an eBay seller would do that. I agree shipping is the sellers responsibility but they're only responsible for getting it out within their specified handling time. Expecting anything more from eBay sellers or any of the large retailers is just delusional.

MoreToppsPlease · 01-04-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ucLAkers

Agree...but the part I dont get about you is leaving a neutral or a neg because the post office cant deliver efficiently 100% of the time. Even if it wasnt delivered I would not neg as long as there was an initial scan from the carrier...any carrier.
Besides...you would get a refund. As much as I really dont care about eBay feedback these days..:I would rather not sell to you ever than risk seeing a red donut because MoreTopps thinks I should hand deliver my package.

Whatever delivery service you decide to use is your agent, they work for you, they’re a part of your business. If they screw up with a late, damaged or missing product it’s on you.

I bet sellers charging more than $3 shipping would be most likely to receive negatives or low stars.

So there’s a lot more sellers getting more negatives and returns these days and you wouldn’t be alone with your less-than-perfect feedback.

So why should you get upset with the buyers who don’t give you all five-star positive feedback?

MoreToppsPlease · 01-04-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by htn315

The large retailers weren't switching to more expensive shipping options unless you paid for the upgrade. So not sure why you would think an eBay seller would do that. I agree shipping is the sellers responsibility but they're only responsible for getting it out within their specified handling time. Expecting anything more from eBay sellers or any of the large retailers is just delusional.

No, they’re receiving the same kinds of negative feedback and returns eBay sellers are.

And rightfully so. No matter who’s fault it is, products weren’t delivered on time, if at all.

01-02-2021, 07:46 PM	#453
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,559	Looks like things are starting to return to normal. I have no packages outstanding from before Xmas, and received a couple of cards today that made it across the country in the normal 3-4 days.

01-02-2021, 08:59 PM	#456
Shadowsonic2004 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 3,593 Shadowsonic2004	Things still must be slow because my mail lady is still out doing mail at 7pm. Plus I still have packages from week+ still not in my state even.

01-04-2021, 08:14 AM	#458
cj828282 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13,967	I have had three packages held up in the Bethpage NY area since mid December. Finally seeing some movement now.

01-04-2021, 01:10 PM	#463
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,295	Getting better for now. Packages from mid-December are slowly being pushed through. New ones from the end of December are going through like normal (1 to 3 days).

01-04-2021, 02:29 PM	#464
dboll20 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: sinking spring, PA Posts: 2,585 yanksfandboll20	Also getting better for me too. At one point I was waiting for 28 packages bur New Years eve I got 8 and Saturday I got 10!!! Was quite fun ripping into that many packages for a mail day!

01-04-2021, 03:31 PM	#466
NYJNYYFan Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 515 njufcfan fcosta87	I have a card I purchased from ebay on 12/20 and it's been stuck in St Louis since 12/22. If I don't see any progress by Friday, what would be my best course of action? I want to be fair to the seller as well, since it isn't his fault.