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Polygon:
Also, why so much for shipping? It seems that's a standard for people on eBay selling systems. I know damn well they don't cost that much to ship.
Nacho3:
The shipping is that much because it is calculated based on your zip code. You should do flat shipping at $15 then you can fit all in a large flat rate box (free at the post office) or if it fits in medium it is only like $11. Or you could start bidding at $15 and give free shipping. I think you would get more bids that way. You should definitely crop out ashtray too, it looks awful.
Polygon:
--- Quote from: Nacho3 on May 07, 2013, 02:31:25 PM ---The shipping is that much because it is calculated based on your zip code. You should do flat shipping at $15 then you can fit all in a large flat rate box (free at the post office) or if it fits in medium it is only like $11. Or you could start bidding at $15 and give free shipping. I think you would get more bids that way. You should definitely crop out ashtray too, it looks awful.
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I understand how eBay works. However, I know what shipping costs. You can easily ship a console via parcel post for under $10. Even UPS ground would cost less. That number is calculated by information entered by the seller. They can put in whatever they want to inflate the shipping.
pumanchero:
--- Quote from: Polygon on May 07, 2013, 02:42:16 PM ---
--- Quote from: Nacho3 on May 07, 2013, 02:31:25 PM ---The shipping is that much because it is calculated based on your zip code. You should do flat shipping at $15 then you can fit all in a large flat rate box (free at the post office) or if it fits in medium it is only like $11. Or you could start bidding at $15 and give free shipping. I think you would get more bids that way. You should definitely crop out ashtray too, it looks awful.
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I understand how eBay works. However, I know what shipping costs. You can easily ship a console via parcel post for under $10. Even UPS ground would cost less. That number is calculated by information entered by the seller. They can put in whatever they want to inflate the shipping.
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I don't think a lot like this could be shipped for less than 15 USD via the traditional methods offered by the USPS (my reference http://postcalc.usps.com/MailServices.aspx?m=13&dz=14580&oz=92154&pob=0&MailingDate=5/7/2013&MailingTime=8:00%20AM&mt=12).
Polygon:
--- Quote from: pumanchero on May 07, 2013, 02:56:50 PM ---I don't think a lot like this could be shipped for less than 15 USD via the traditional methods offered by the USPS (my reference http://postcalc.usps.com/MailServices.aspx?m=13&dz=14580&oz=92154&pob=0&MailingDate=5/7/2013&MailingTime=8:00%20AM&mt=12).
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Well, for priority mail, obviously. I just told you that USPS parcel post is a lot less. Most likely under $10. Personally, I'll wait a few more days and save some money. Also, I've bought consoles on eBay. Not one has arrived via Priority mail. They're overcharging for shipping. Plain and simple.