Packing suggestions (was Re: PDP11 Redux, or Behind-The-ScenesBull)

From: Wayne M. Smith <wmsmith_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sat Feb 23 19:54:10 2002

> On Sat, 23 Feb 2002, Chad Fernandez wrote:
>
> > > Nobody wants to spend $10 to $20 on packing materials, especially if the
> > > item is only $20-$100.
> >
> > I disagree, I believe it really depends on what it is. Plus, if I
> > always make sure the buyer knows that packing will be well done, and
> > possibly more expensive then "normal". I try to incorporate a materials
> > cost into my shipping charge, if I have to buy more tape/peanuts, bubble
> > wrap, etc.
>
> I only charge the buyer for shipping materials if I don't have anything
> laying around.
>
> No, I don't use old-assed boxes that are ready to fall apart. Everything
> I have is still in very good condition and does the job. Nobody has ever
> received anything from me that wasn't in the same condition as when it
> left.
>

Same here. I try to keep the larger boxes that I come across (they are easy to flatten) and packing materials. There's no reason
for me to charge for boxes/packing if I already have the materials at hand. Also, I can do USPS, UPS or FedEx from the office so
it's no big deal for that either. High packing and handling charges scare buyers away, so unless I'm going to need to go
out-of-pocket, there's no reason to charge.
Received on Sat Feb 23 2002 - 19:54:10 GMT