brad4815 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm curious to know this as well. All of my IR's I've sold have been calculated and only been within a few states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) 15 minutes ago, brad4815 said: I'm curious to know this as well. All of my IR's I've sold have been calculated and only been within a few states. Many sellers use "free shipping" option, hoping shipping charges even out Also, on Amazon, there is practically no way to use "calculated" shipping Edited December 8, 2015 by No More Monkeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Maybe a stupid question, but why don't you guys just ship "actual shipping" instead of "hoping" your customers aren't too far away? I think it's plays into the buyer's decision making process to some extent. People don't like to "pay" for shipping even if the total cost is the same. I also think it might factor into eBay best match ranking algorithm but nobody really knows for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest betsy805 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 A lot of buyers prefer the 'free shipping' route....so I build shipping costs into the list price. Plus, top rated sellers get discounts on list price, NOT shipping. So you save extra money that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfortunek Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 1 hour ago, BrickLegacy said: I think it's plays into the buyer's decision making process to some extent. People don't like to "pay" for shipping even if the total cost is the same. I also think it might factor into eBay best match ranking algorithm but nobody really knows for sure. Also you don't earn eBay bucks on shipping costs. I know that's usually only 2% but if I'm working with a 5x eBay bucks promo and buying a $300 item, I'd much rather get 10% "back" off the full $300 (when it's listed as free shipping) as opposed to 10% back off $280 and then pay $20 more for shipping. Yes it's only $2 difference but it makes a difference psychologically. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 On 12/4/2015 at 10:52 AM, LegoEdison said: To become a power seller on eBay, you MUST offer free shipping. That's the main reason I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 No JW sets in the 2016 1H catalogue. Just sayin...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladner Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) 42 minutes ago, valenciaeric said: No JW sets in the 2016 1H catalogue. Just sayin...... The JW theme tab was back up at shop at home yesterday and now is gone again. Also the note about being out of stock seems more dramatic than before: We're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in February for product availability. Was it always so apologetic? Guessing there's a lot of pi$$ed off parents who are not happy about enriching the toy scalpers shiny plastic coffers. It would be fantastic if TLG headfaked the $5 lovin' QFLL into dumping JW stocks and then retire it before there is a chance to replenish. Edited December 18, 2015 by cladner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 hours ago, cladner said: The JW theme tab was back up at shop at home yesterday and now is gone again. Also the note about being out of stock seems more dramatic than before: We're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in February for product availability. Was it always so apologetic? Guessing there's a lot of pi$$ed off parents who are not happy about enriching the toy scalpers shiny plastic coffers. It would be fantastic if TLG headfaked the $5 lovin' QFLL into dumping JW stocks and then retire it before there is a chance to replenish. It's been that way since they put the message up. Doesn't change the fact that I hope it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 On 10/2/2015 at 10:06 PM, cladner said: How did you do on those? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 On December 8, 2015 at 11:09 PM, Loghamel said: To become a power seller on eBay, you MUST offer free shipping. That's the main reason I do. That's twice that I've seen you mention a free shipping requirement. For some reason (perhaps my own lousy search skills) I can't seem to find any such requirement, care to help? http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/sell-powersellers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Power sellers do not need to offer free shipping. You must perform according to the metrics spelled out in the eBay power seller guidelines. To get the discount, you must accept returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migration Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 8 minutes ago, labfreak7 said: Power sellers do not need to offer free shipping. You must perform according to the metrics spelled out in the eBay power seller guidelines. To get the discount, you must accept returns. I know, I was being diplomatic. Free shipping isn't required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladner Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Loghamel said: How did you do on those? i'll let you know in 3 years - i'm up to 80 . i haven't had any returns from the 15 i sold for $130 in August and September. Edited December 21, 2015 by cladner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Migration said: That's twice that I've seen you mention a free shipping requirement. For some reason (perhaps my own lousy search skills) I can't seem to find any such requirement, care to help? http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/sell-powersellers.html Yeah, I thought for sure you did, but I don't think you have to. But for your DSR, free shipping is automatically given 5 stars, which will save you when someone expects your product to arrive in 4 days regardless of quoted shipping times. 5 minutes ago, cladner said: i'll let you know in 3 years - i'm up to 80 . i haven't had any returns from the 15 i sold for $130 in August and September. I haven't sold any of mine either. Thought I should add that I have nowhere near 80 though. That's an impressive number. Edited December 21, 2015 by Loghamel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 14 minutes ago, Loghamel said: But for your DSR, free shipping is automatically given 5 stars, which will save you when someone expects your product to arrive in 4 days regardless of quoted shipping times. It's not right that eBay has the customer rate the shipping costs in the first place. If someone thought shipping was too high, they shouldn't have placed the order in the first place. I'm sorry eBay was someone holding a gun to their head when placing the order...? Silly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cladner Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 23 minutes ago, Loghamel said: Yeah, I thought for sure you did, but I don't think you have to. But for your DSR, free shipping is automatically given 5 stars, which will save you when someone expects your product to arrive in 4 days regardless of quoted shipping times. I haven't sold any of mine either. Thought I should add that I have nowhere near 80 though. That's an impressive number. Impressive, depressive. I believe in Santa. Exo-suits - that's a whole different story. JW theme tab is back at shop at home us. showing Raptor Escape as SOLD OUT. rest are TOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loghamel Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 5 minutes ago, cladner said: Impressive, depressive. I believe in Santa. Exo-suits - that's a whole different story. JW theme tab is back at shop at home us. showing Raptor Escape as SOLD OUT. rest are TOS. I don't think it will disappear again. As long as the Dimensions stays available, it will appear and I'm not sure there will be enough demand post-Christmas to drive it to sold out status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 14 minutes ago, dcdfan said: It's not right that eBay has the customer rate the shipping costs in the first place. If someone thought shipping was too high, they shouldn't have placed the order in the first place. I'm sorry eBay was someone holding a gun to their head when placing the order...? Silly... Please discuss eBay silliness in the appropriate thread... I can go on and on about making shipping time one of the required performance metrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 6 minutes ago, Darth_Raichu said: Please discuss eBay silliness in the appropriate thread... I can go on and on about making shipping time one of the required performance metrics Sorry, I was following the subject matter not the thread, please feel free to move or delete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Raichu Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 16 minutes ago, dcdfan said: Sorry, I was following the subject matter not the thread, please feel free to move or delete... Nah its ok. I knew you were just following the flow. My post was more of invitation to go to the appropriate thread so we can b#tch talk about ebay silliness some more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Yup, 75920 looks to be done in the US too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Looks can be deceiving..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Bomb Squad Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 LEGO® Raptor Escape Item: 75920 Ages:6-12 VIP Points: 39 Pieces:394 Sold Out We're sorry that this set is not available. Please check back in February for product availability. Price $39.99 You Have until February to sell your stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Which info is more reliable, the red or black? I am going with sold out as it is retired product here already. Selling half and keeping half is a safe option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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