Yes, too many things going on and just makes it harder on himself .
Is it harder to buy used parts these days or is it just me?
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fueliedart
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Like I said had ebay forced the seller to prove it was too late to cancel the order by making him provide a tracking number I would agree and have no complaint, but they did not and took the word of a liar who never responded to my messages asking for a tracking number. Had asked seller for proof that it was indeed too late and saved a lot of hassle and I would have ordered part from someone else. They knew what was going on and never kept me updated as to what they were doing about the situation. Of course if you were selling what I needed i would probably not have to post my disappointment about this experience. Unfortunately not all sellers are do the right thing.
Yes, ebay could do a lot of things and they have been improving over the years. What you will find is they give a certain amount of time in many cases ( to allow someone to do something that peson should do ) before stepping in. Depending on the issue it could be 30 days or more . It's usually 7 days or less on a lot of normal things. If both parties do what they are suppose to do to move things quickly it works out fine.
Those days add up when someone is not trying to get things resolved quickly . Anything ebay would do ,such as aking for that tracking number as you suggested , would require them to give the person a reasonable amount of time to respond, which would just add more days if they didn't comply at first.
Dartnut
Don't hate me because i'm beautiful
This is PRESISELY the way I look at this topic.
I couldn't have said it any better...
Just the other week, I informed an Ebay seller I had not received my purchased item. He sends me a picture of it being dropped over a what looked like a yard gate. NOT my house!!!! I contacted the seller and all I get is crickets. Just an inexpensive item. Just several rolls of fine line masking tape, with shipping and tax probably $20. ( It would have bought a couple of burgers though!). I said "screw it".
But does Fed X actually take a pic of a delivery? Really???? I know USPS and UPS does not. I have no idea who the shipper was (supposedly!).
One a side note, I admit the only time I have ever really felt good about my horde of parts was back in the 90s, there was a local young guy that was a died in the wool Mopar nut. He was early 20s, wanted to be a auto mechanic but HS grad was it. But,he was pretty good help when I needed some help though. Young and self taught mechanic I would call him. All he ever wanted to be paid with was PARTS!!
He eventually got his own small town auto repair garage.
Like others have said in this thread, our hobby continues to change. I have seen it change constantly since the 80s.
I'm pretty easy! 
so the wife says !
so the wife says !Greyhound was great when I was selling floor pans. Bummer they don't ship anymore.
Buyers tend to have an unreasonable viewpoint on shipping cost. I've had stuff that shippers say it cost x and have $10-15+ in materials. It cost $70+ to ship a set of headers.... heresy!
Not to mention the days of shipping small things cross country for $4-8 now cost $18 or more.
Buyers tend to have an unreasonable viewpoint on shipping cost. I've had stuff that shippers say it cost x and have $10-15+ in materials. It cost $70+ to ship a set of headers.... heresy!
Not to mention the days of shipping small things cross country for $4-8 now cost $18 or more.
Like shipping moldings. If they are side moldings and straight, a PVC tube works best but even at Menards you may have $20 or so wrapped up in a tube and 2 caps. Add that to packing like bubble wrap and shipping and you'll have $40-50 before you know it.Greyhound was great when I was selling floor pans. Bummer they don't ship anymore.
Buyers tend to have an unreasonable viewpoint on shipping cost. I've had stuff that shippers say it cost x and have $10-15+ in materials. It cost $70+ to ship a set of headers.... heresy!
Not to mention the days of shipping small things cross country for $4-8 now cost $18 or more.
Spot on.
Then toss in the stuff like window or drip rail trim that is bent/curved. Tie it to a piece of wood, more weight. and that tiny piece of skinny metal has a dimension shipping 40x24x2. Might weigh 1-3 pounds, has a dimensional weight of 16 pounds because of the size/space it takes up.
When a buyer buys something on ebay the shipper they agree to is posted with the listing . It automatically shows uo when the item is delivered. If this doesn't happen the seller is responsible.
I don'y know how the process works if it shows delivered and you didn't get it because it was delivered to the wrong address. The seller should have the responsibility ,because they are the purchaser of the insurance. I can see where it may be a long process in that situation.
AMC Diplomat
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I still have 2 brand new small block aftermarket brass radiators, one a regular 22" and one a 27" for a roadrunner, new in the factory boxes, that I've tried to sell locally and online for almost 2 years.
I had 3, and managed to sell that one only for $100.
Meanwhile, there are people in my area that want $500+ for 318s.
I think the problem is younger people don't want to learn about part interchanges and part numbers anymore. If a computer can't tell them the answer for that instant gratification, then they just move on.
I don't understand people.
I had 3, and managed to sell that one only for $100.
Meanwhile, there are people in my area that want $500+ for 318s.
I think the problem is younger people don't want to learn about part interchanges and part numbers anymore. If a computer can't tell them the answer for that instant gratification, then they just move on.
I don't understand people.
fueliedart
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Yeah, another thing that people don't realize, plus gas and time.
Or you can be like the place I bought my trim from (National Moparts) and throw a few pieces in an oversized box with no packing materials.
Ebay is bullshit for the seller.
Dipshit cheaters that know how to work the system will screw with vendors to get MORE than they ever deserve.
Try selling a car and see how they screw with you. In 2014 I sold a Duster on ebay. It went from here in California to Missouri.
It ran fine, drove fine and I even put extra parts in the trunk to sweeten the deal. The assclown that bought it was a used car dealer that picked it apart and claimed that it was not as represented. It was. The "Item does not match how it was represented" is grounds for a refund which would mean that I would have been liable to refund not only the price of the car but the shipping cost. I'd have had to pay TWO WAYS to transport the car just to get it back to try selling again. I ended up refunding $450 just to shut him up. That friggin deal sucked....The buyer barely met reserve so in the end, I got even less than I wanted for the car.
I have similar stories as buyer and as seller I could share. Who doesn't have such stories? OK, who has stories from the shippers point of view? .......crickets. yeah it all sux. Until Mr Scott can beam items point to point, grumble on
70SwingerGuy
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Really? Thats really unusual to hear. Everything Ive gotten from them has been packaged really well, although I have never bought trim from them. Nigel may be interested to hear that his shipping dept is dropping the ball though. you should let him know if you havent already.Or you can be like the place I bought my trim from (National Moparts) and throw a few pieces in an oversized box with no packing materials.
AMC Diplomat
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National Moparts is a silly place. They want rare Mopar prices for regular F and M body parts. They're 3 times more expensive than their competition on ebay, and ebay prices are already high.Or you can be like the place I bought my trim from (National Moparts) and throw a few pieces in an oversized box with no packing materials.
mayhem
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Sorry, I commented before checking when I had something shipped on Greyhound. It was clearly before they cut off shipping service.
I don't list anything on CL any longer - it is a waste of time answering stupid questions when the information was in the description. Also, the people that waste your time or insult your attempt to be a 'reasonable' seller. I had 2 guys call on a part that was listed for $*** OBO. I let both know the other was on the way, first come first served. First clown shows up, looks over the part, says he'll take it and pulls out half of the asking price, "You said or best offer." Right about that time the second guy arrives, walks up, sees the part, and says "Is it sold?" First guy says "Yes." I said, "No". 2nd guy says it's just what he needs and breaks out the full asking price in front of the 1st dude. I took the money from the 2nd guy and gave him back half the difference between my asking price and the low ball offer - which infuriated the 1st guy. Karma beotch!
As for shipping, I got fed up with hauling packed boxes to UPS or the post office to get weights and estimate shipping costs so I bought a postal scale (Vevor Shipping Scale Model SF-808) from Amazon or eBay for under $45. It is good up to 400 lbs. I also use Pirateship.com So, I know the box dimensions, weight and zip code of the buyer. I simply plug the info into Pirate Ship and I get a range of shipping options between the post office and UPS. Once you get paid, you simply add the name and address of the buyer and you can print the shipping label at home. You can also add the buyer's email address or phone number so they get a tracking notice and updates once the package is in the system. You can buy insurance at $1 per $100 of stated value and choose to require a signature at the other end. It also helps you complete custom forms if you ship overseas (I've shipped to Australia, New Zealand and the UK when I never would have before). I am amazed how much I've saved (and saved buyers) NOT using the post office or a UPS store. This works great for intakes, pistons and the like. You will have to pay a surcharge for oversized items but the difference between the UPS counter and Pirate Ship is insane. And all you do once you have the box ready is drop it off (or if you have a Brown guy who comes by the office/job is pass it to him). Finally, Pirate Ship is free to use - no fees or contracts, etc.
Finally, yes, I'm seeing FedEx guys taking pictures of packages they're leaving on my porch. Those pictures show up in delivery alerts on my phone & desk top. Kind of a cheap ring camera for those of us spending money on our cars - although wifey is starting to make noise about us getting a ring camera. Oh well, I guess the new carb can wait a little longer...
I don't list anything on CL any longer - it is a waste of time answering stupid questions when the information was in the description. Also, the people that waste your time or insult your attempt to be a 'reasonable' seller. I had 2 guys call on a part that was listed for $*** OBO. I let both know the other was on the way, first come first served. First clown shows up, looks over the part, says he'll take it and pulls out half of the asking price, "You said or best offer." Right about that time the second guy arrives, walks up, sees the part, and says "Is it sold?" First guy says "Yes." I said, "No". 2nd guy says it's just what he needs and breaks out the full asking price in front of the 1st dude. I took the money from the 2nd guy and gave him back half the difference between my asking price and the low ball offer - which infuriated the 1st guy. Karma beotch!
As for shipping, I got fed up with hauling packed boxes to UPS or the post office to get weights and estimate shipping costs so I bought a postal scale (Vevor Shipping Scale Model SF-808) from Amazon or eBay for under $45. It is good up to 400 lbs. I also use Pirateship.com So, I know the box dimensions, weight and zip code of the buyer. I simply plug the info into Pirate Ship and I get a range of shipping options between the post office and UPS. Once you get paid, you simply add the name and address of the buyer and you can print the shipping label at home. You can also add the buyer's email address or phone number so they get a tracking notice and updates once the package is in the system. You can buy insurance at $1 per $100 of stated value and choose to require a signature at the other end. It also helps you complete custom forms if you ship overseas (I've shipped to Australia, New Zealand and the UK when I never would have before). I am amazed how much I've saved (and saved buyers) NOT using the post office or a UPS store. This works great for intakes, pistons and the like. You will have to pay a surcharge for oversized items but the difference between the UPS counter and Pirate Ship is insane. And all you do once you have the box ready is drop it off (or if you have a Brown guy who comes by the office/job is pass it to him). Finally, Pirate Ship is free to use - no fees or contracts, etc.
Finally, yes, I'm seeing FedEx guys taking pictures of packages they're leaving on my porch. Those pictures show up in delivery alerts on my phone & desk top. Kind of a cheap ring camera for those of us spending money on our cars - although wifey is starting to make noise about us getting a ring camera. Oh well, I guess the new carb can wait a little longer...
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Hahha try doing all this from Australia, i wanted a genuine twin scoop and even offered guys more money but no one would post. In the end when i went to USA i stocked up on genuine scoop, b body centre console and hooker headers sent them home my self was super easy and cheap. I find Mopar guys just stubborn and old school. Guys off here have been amazing, one bloke sold me upper plastic door trims he had for 30 years like brand new!! Was worried i would back out as postage was a 100 bucks.... take my money i said!!
If you sell the car " pick up only " it should be up to the buyer to inspect upon pick up or have their shipper sign off before the car leaves your possesion.
You can put " conditions " in with your listing. There may be different things ebay does or allows now compared to 11 years ago.
I sell a lot of stuff on ebay but not usually car related. I have a USPS account and get postage at a discount. If I sell something for 20 dollars I can make 20 dollars after my expenses. Depending on the weight of an item and how much shipping discount I get will determine what I make on an item, but overall I make what something sells for on average.
Ebay can be bullshit for a seller, as you said, but I've rarely had a problem selling stuff other than cars.
There was a tracking # and I guess the # would indictae the shipper. Don't know, I just said screw it and the shipper that cared less. I gave him a bad feed back though.
But on a positive note, ( I have been a part time closet Ford guy the last few years), I bought about $300 odd $ worth of Ford parts from an individual that sells quite a bit of Ford parts in his spare time. The trunk floor being the largest part which required a big box ( he used a bicycle box), he gave me the total price and said he would get the shipping costs and let me know. He took it down to FedX and sent it off and then gave me the copy of and trusted me to pay him! I had priced some parts with him before, but I don't think I had pulled the trigger on anything. If I had, it was something pretty small. Good guy.
I think I am already labelled as a complainer there
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