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sapphire

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Sorry I asked
« on: April 27, 2011, 07:41:32 pm »
 ::)

I just received a reply to a question on shipping cost..............t ell me if this strikes you the same way it did me

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140539103184&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1147


My question:

"Dear mssweeney,

Could you please tell me the shipping cost to Nova Scotia, Canada B2T 1A8? Thank you. "


The answer I received:

"I have mo idea what shipping would be.  i don't mean to  be rude, but how would I know  shipping rates to Canada?
Thnks for the inquiry but I'm no help.
M"
 
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waywardangler

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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 07:47:05 pm »
An interesting reply from a seller that supposedly ships worldwide. All they have to do, is box it, weigh it, measure it, and then give you a quote. Seems simple to me but maybe too much work for $20?
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 07:52:13 pm »
Right now I am so friggin tempted to reply........but best if I don't :-X

Honestly if you're going to offer worldwide shipping and it states under shipping and payments to contact seller for additional shipping costs and services......you'd think they would have some sort of clue.......if you don't want the bother then don't offer. 

Think I'll go kick something instead (probably more productive)




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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 08:11:40 pm »
   Wow and with that many sells.  I can even give you the rate from just looking at the posting. Guess lots of sells and no experience at it.  Actually I find in most cases shipping to canada cost the same as Zone 8 in the united state.  Which when you add shipping cost to a item that is what is charged.  Yea I would reply back just as rude, what the heck, maybe next time they are ask they will be a bit more customer service friendly.  Maybe you should Email them the link to First class International page  ;)
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 08:31:53 pm »
ironlord made me do it!!!   ::)



"I'm sorry. I just assumed from the listing stating Worldwide shipping and the instruction to contact seller regarding  additional shipping costs and services, that this wouldn't be a problem. Most of the items I have bought came from the US and  were sent USPS International, which can be calculated on their online site.

Hopefully this will help when the next out of country buyer requests a price on shipping."
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 08:41:39 pm »
lol I think that was a wonderful response. Very polite, but a smack in the face at the same time.  :)
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 08:46:40 pm »
Now hosman, did you just call me a subtle bitch??
 








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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 08:53:04 pm »
It's ok, I must be one too because I would have sent the same reply. :)
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2011, 09:11:12 pm »
Sometimes (not often) I have a hard time 'holding my tongue'.....but mamma brought me up to be a lady 




Didn't help much though ;D
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 09:27:13 pm »
The older one gets, the less one has to hold it.
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2011, 09:34:55 pm »
Quote from: waywardangler on April 27, 2011, 09:27:13 pm
The older one gets, the less one has to hold it.


Totally leaving that one alone!!
 

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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2011, 09:50:09 pm »
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2011, 12:37:20 am »
I wonder how much he charges for P&P to the UK? Perhaps I should enquire  ;D ;D
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2011, 12:45:39 am »
LOL and I could send the following-

Good day my friend,
I am Mustafa Abdul. How much postage is to Libya?

(Good reply to the clueless seller!)
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Re: Sorry I asked
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2011, 09:22:22 am »
HAHAHA!!!  We all should start emailing about shipping...

Lesson here, don't mess with forum friends  ;D
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