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"Trucks with Class"
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Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
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EBAY Shipping/Damage Tip
Here's a little tip on preventing shipping damage costs...Don't buy breakable items that the seller doesn't offer insurance on!!! You don't have to ask me how I know.
![]() Consoles are a great example. I got one that had NO packing, i.e. no protection and the box was almost smaller than the console. No insurance offered...I am out/not the seller! I forced him to refund some, but can't avoid partial loss. I just passed on another nice (he says) one on Ebay because he won't offer insurance, and I would gladly pay for it. Beware! ![]() |
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Registered User
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Location: NM
Posts: 705
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What kind of seller doesn't offer insurance for an additional cost? I'd definitely stay away from this situation. Why don't you post a link to the console.
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Project92 SWB stepside
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 4,793
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I can tell you also first hand that as a seller/buyer that even when you buy insurance as a buyer the seller has to be the one to file the claim. The buyer cannot handle a claim until the seller signs a written notice and sends it to the shipping company. Its a long process that most of the time can be prevented if the items are packed right. I do offer insurance with everything I sell but I cannot take any blame for damage due to the handling process. I had to file 2 claims over $600 each with fedex in 2 weeks. PITA!!!
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Old School, New Style
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Monroeville, Ohio
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Sounds like I would stay away from anyone who doesn't offer insurance. Could be a scam. They have some broken piece of crap and sell it as nice condition. Then when you get it they claim it was damaged in shipping.
But on the flip side I have seen some very well packaged items destroyed by the USPS. Aaron
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Project92 SWB stepside
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisville KY
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92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 Last edited by phantom dually; 06-10-2005 at 06:19 PM. |
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