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just a thought

Walter Sams
SamsCo Htg. & Air,

On Thu, 2004-01-08 at 12:33, Christopher Fowler wrote:
> I just ranting about an experience.
> 
> I like to purchase computer stuff from ebay.  Typically usb devices,
> anything.  One thing that bothers me is that people will charge a very
> low price for a product but the shipping is outrageous.  I'm not sure if
> it is illegal but IMHO it is bad business. I have an experience.
> 
> I am in the market for USB -> Serial adapters.  I need many of them.  I
> found this auction on ebay for one that was $3.99 (BIN) but it had $8.95
> S&H.  To me those little things should not cost that much to ship.  If I
> bought more I would have to pay $6.95 for each aditional one just to
> cover shipping.  I decided to contact the seller.  He had many of these
> listed.  
> 
> We need a large number of these units so I wanted the best pricing.  He 
> offered me 100 at $9.60 that included shipping.  I offered to pick them
> up locally at his place in MN to save on the S&H.  They do not offer
> local pickup.  So I offered to use our shipping account to I can pay
> $3.99/ea and not have to pay those high ship rates.  He decided to lower
> the price to $8.60 with free shipping.  I then asked him why he was
> charging me $5.00/ea to throw the item into a large box.  I've have not
> heard back.
> 
> Chris
> 
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