Re: Going price for Apple IIe/c and Mac Plus

[email@luddite.ca (Simon Williams)]

"vector" <root@localhost> wrote:

> "Bill Garber" <willy46pa@comcast.net> wrote in message
> zMmdnYIe07Pdq2SjXTWJiA@comcast.com">news:zMmdnYIe07Pdq2SjXTWJiA@comcast.com...
> >
> > Very true, they try to make up for low bidding
> > by charging high s&h rates.
> >
> 
> That's true a lot.  But sometimes it isn't.  I was shocked last time I sent
> something UPS.  $11 for a 3 lb box of small size.  I made about 10 cents on
> that auction because I grossly underestimated the shipping costs.  After the
> eBay listing fees, I think I actually lost money.  And while post office is
> cheaper, it's not always practical to get there during the day.

I've had a few cases where the shipping I quoted was much higher than
reality, in which cases I gave a partial refund (mainly to ease my
conscience), though I can see why people who make a living off eBay
might be more inclined to gouge... peronally I just won't bid on
anything that doesn't have the S&H plainly stated in the copy.
-s

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