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**PICKMUP** · 06-10-2005, 05:28 PM

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!

laplander · 06-10-2005, 05:33 PM

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.

Nik

phantom dually · 06-10-2005, 05:43 PM

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!!!

Long Roof · 06-10-2005, 06:12 PM

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

phantom dually · 06-10-2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Roof

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

I had a 48" competition engineering ladder bar mount and a link bar get lost at fedex. How do you lose a 48"x12"x12" box?? Good thing is I bought it as a kit and I got $600 insurance back on it. The other stuff came in other boxs so all i had to do was replace the missing parts for around $150. Made a few dollars on that one!!

06-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	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! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

06-10-2005, 05:43 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	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!!! __________________ 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

06-10-2005, 06:12 PM	#4
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	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 __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-10-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	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. Nik



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