Too many of us have forgotten the years ago past efforts and costs involved in selling and buying. Today the internet makes it simple and easy from the comfort of our homes/shop. Listing, communicating, packaging and labeling for sellers and simply hitting a button or 2 for buyers. A worldwide flea market while sitting in a chair.
What’s the big deal re stressing about shipping costs in this environment or the “work” involved? In the past the costs involved in selling and/or sourcing parts involved travel, sometimes accommodation, food, site rentals (if selling) etc. etc. etc. Quite an investment made upfront before a single item was bought or sold.
I remember the time, work, $, and effort involved. Those who were/are flea market vendors won’t ever forget. Compare that to the effort today of packing a box, filling out a very simple label and driving to the post office. Done, $ in the pocket.
Ever think about what your upfront investment was in those past situations and often did not even the find the part you were looking for? Today shipping costs simply should be regarded as “sourcing costs” like we have always had and now usually much cheaper than the “old way”. But people fret today?
To sellers: Steve
@4spdragtop is right. If you have decided to list and sell an item pack it up right away. That’s the bulk of the “work” already done.
