The eBay Thread Almighty! - Page 285

*Powder* · 11-08-2013, 02:55 PM

Good lord. Really, it's an insult to would-be collectors that you wouldn't just open that sucker up.

JOEMOE · 11-10-2013, 08:35 AM

What do you guys think of eBay explaining that search results will be ordered based on seller performance. So if you do not perform well as a seller, your items will be harder to find when searching, and eBay will make sure this happens.

http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/searchstanding.html

I opted into hassle free returns after a couple bad buying experiences where I opened a case legitimately but would have paid return shipping to reduce the hassle of the whole thing. It made me think I should accept returns so that a buyer who has buyers remorse will just pay return shipping instead of opening phony case.

*MrPliggins* · 11-11-2013, 10:56 AM

The "best match" rule makes sense to me, however the star ratings aren't exactly accurate. For example, I always charge either exact shipping or give a discounted shipping rate, eating a few dollars, and I also eat the cost of my shipping materials. Yet my "shipping charges" star rating is 4.9.

I'm guessing it's the Global Shipping Program that's getting me a lower star rating on shipping charges, however I don't control what Ebay charges for that, but I know it's more than it would cost me to ship directly.

*Shogun26* · 11-11-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

The "best match" rule makes sense to me, however the star ratings aren't exactly accurate. For example, I always charge either exact shipping or give a discounted shipping rate, eating a few dollars, and I also eat the cost of my shipping materials. Yet my "shipping charges" star rating is 4.9.

I'm guessing it's the Global Shipping Program that's getting me a lower star rating on shipping charges, however I don't control what Ebay charges for that, but I know it's more than it would cost me to ship directly.

Really? You think it costs less if you ship direct? I've actually been wondering about what sellers think of this global shipping program. So please PM me if you have any additional thoughts. I'm currently not enrolled in the program.

Dawnatello Turtle Chick · 11-11-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPliggins

The "best match" rule makes sense to me, however the star ratings aren't exactly accurate. For example, I always charge either exact shipping or give a discounted shipping rate, eating a few dollars, and I also eat the cost of my shipping materials. Yet my "shipping charges" star rating is 4.9.

I'm guessing it's the Global Shipping Program that's getting me a lower star rating on shipping charges, however I don't control what Ebay charges for that, but I know it's more than it would cost me to ship directly.

I've got the same issues with stars. Everything but shipping is 5 star, but I think it's due to most people not realizing how expensive it is to ship some items. I think most people don't understand that just being bulky (not heavy) increases cost dramatically. When you add weight onto that it can shoot up even faster. Bottom line if your eBay customers aren't regularly shipping out packages themselves they somehow think we're all ripping them off on shipping. USPS has been offering reduced shipping rates for the holiday season and I've upgraded a few customers from standard to priority with no extra charge to them (and sent a message letting them know) and someone still told me I had high shipping. For that I could of just kept the difference. No good deed goes unpunished. Just because we can't ship everything for $2 like some websites... That's okay though, I don't take it personal anymore, lol.

On the topic of the Global Shipping Program, I've had nothing but good things to say about it. I've had no complaints from my customers, in fact quite the contrary. Plus it makes my shipping life easier. The process seems to be pretty darn fast too, had a package go from Texas to the UK in under a week. That's pretty impressive in my book.

*Shogun26* · 11-11-2013, 11:52 AM

Wow! That is pretty impressive!

JOEMOE · 11-11-2013, 11:57 AM

In an attempt to reduce clutter i created a thread where i imagine we can chat about eBay policies like global shipping program etc.

Im worried because this thread is for weird and wacky items found on eBay, not ebay policies.

MondoTurtle · 11-16-2013, 09:19 AM

This is a sweet piece in my opinion, and a steal. Who ever snagged it is lucky.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Muta...d5Dg%253D&orig

eastlos217 · 11-17-2013, 04:30 PM

IS $150 for a MISB CH 6 van too expensive? the van looks like it would grade a 75-80 AFA. any feedback??

*Eiko* · 11-17-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MondoTurtle

This is a sweet piece in my opinion, and a steal. Who ever snagged it is lucky.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Muta...d5Dg%253D&orig

I have that japan tmnt game only without the case.

JOEMOE · 11-17-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eastlos217

IS $150 for a MISB CH 6 van too expensive? the van looks like it would grade a 75-80 AFA. any feedback??

There was news van MISB up for sale tonight but it looks like someone bought it. Went for about $375 shipped, so $150 would be good i think.

eastlos217 · 11-17-2013, 10:52 PM

that's the one I was looking at. -__- I should have acted quicker.

Redemption · 11-17-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eastlos217

that's the one I was looking at. -__- I should have acted quicker.

I saw that one too. Where did you get the $150 price though?

eastlos217 · 11-17-2013, 11:41 PM

yea I meant 250, I think that was the buy it now price. I think even for that much, it could have been worth it. oh well...I guess next time I wont ask and just buy it.

Redemption · 11-17-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eastlos217

yea I meant 250, I think that was the buy it now price. I think even for that much, it could have been worth it. oh well...I guess next time I wont ask and just buy it.

Yeah it was worth what it went for imho. You don't see many in that good condition.

eastlos217 · 11-17-2013, 11:49 PM

yea, unfortunately I hesitated. I should have just gotten it since it was sealed. lately ebay has been sucking at having any rare/decent figures out.

Redemption · 11-18-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eastlos217

yea, unfortunately I hesitated. I should have just gotten it since it was sealed. lately ebay has been sucking at having any rare/decent figures out.

Trust me there will be more. Maybe one cheaper. I always find that the case.

spp · 11-21-2013, 05:01 PM

You can get Scumbug for a steal at........ $5,000.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Playmates-To...item20db7eb970

*Powder* · 11-21-2013, 05:22 PM

When I see listings like that, I wanna just track down the seller and mollywop 'em. Makes no sense at all.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 11-21-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

When I see listings like that, I wanna just track down the seller and mollywop 'em. Makes no sense at all.

I wonder what sellers like that are up to. I refuse to believe someone is stupid enough to think that they are going to get a buyer......then again.

11-11-2013, 11:52 AM	#5686
Shogun26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: under my bed Posts: 2,322	Wow! That is pretty impressive! __________________ Ebay Store!! Guys...I think Turtle Mania is back for good.

11-16-2013, 09:19 AM	#5688
MondoTurtle Thug Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 55	I wish I would have found this before it ended. This is a sweet piece in my opinion, and a steal. Who ever snagged it is lucky. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teenage-Muta...d5Dg%253D&orig

11-21-2013, 05:01 PM	#5698
spp Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 271	You can get Scumbug for a steal at........ $5,000.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Playmates-To...item20db7eb970 __________________ Stir Crazy music production, beats and compositions. www.StirCrazyMusic.com

11-08-2013, 02:55 PM	#5681
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Good lord. Really, it's an insult to would-be collectors that you wouldn't just open that sucker up.

11-10-2013, 08:35 AM	#5682
JOEMOE Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 595	What do you guys think of eBay explaining that search results will be ordered based on seller performance. So if you do not perform well as a seller, your items will be harder to find when searching, and eBay will make sure this happens. http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/searchstanding.html I opted into hassle free returns after a couple bad buying experiences where I opened a case legitimately but would have paid return shipping to reduce the hassle of the whole thing. It made me think I should accept returns so that a buyer who has buyers remorse will just pay return shipping instead of opening phony case.

11-11-2013, 10:56 AM	#5683
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,050	The "best match" rule makes sense to me, however the star ratings aren't exactly accurate. For example, I always charge either exact shipping or give a discounted shipping rate, eating a few dollars, and I also eat the cost of my shipping materials. Yet my "shipping charges" star rating is 4.9. I'm guessing it's the Global Shipping Program that's getting me a lower star rating on shipping charges, however I don't control what Ebay charges for that, but I know it's more than it would cost me to ship directly.

11-11-2013, 11:57 AM	#5687
JOEMOE Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 595	In an attempt to reduce clutter i created a thread where i imagine we can chat about eBay policies like global shipping program etc. Im worried because this thread is for weird and wacky items found on eBay, not ebay policies.

11-17-2013, 04:30 PM	#5689
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	IS $150 for a MISB CH 6 van too expensive? the van looks like it would grade a 75-80 AFA. any feedback??

11-17-2013, 10:52 PM	#5692
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	that's the one I was looking at. -__- I should have acted quicker.

11-17-2013, 11:41 PM	#5694
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	yea I meant 250, I think that was the buy it now price. I think even for that much, it could have been worth it. oh well...I guess next time I wont ask and just buy it.

11-17-2013, 11:49 PM	#5696
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	yea, unfortunately I hesitated. I should have just gotten it since it was sealed. lately ebay has been sucking at having any rare/decent figures out.

11-21-2013, 05:22 PM	#5699
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	When I see listings like that, I wanna just track down the seller and mollywop 'em. Makes no sense at all.