JasonZavoda wrote:If there are a bunch of mags, just make small solid packs of them. If they don't have supermarket bags they need to go to a dollar store and invest in a box of small trash can liners (they are about the same size as supermarket bags but have no handles). They go for about a box of 30 for $1
JohnGaunt wrote:I am continuing the trend of getting hardbacks that are unprotected inside either a bubble-wrap envelope or a Flat-Rate Priority Mail envelope. At least half of the spine ends and corners take a hit before I open the package. Softcovers seem to take less damage. Maybe they bend like the willow . . .
JasonZavoda wrote:..... They just have to accept that making sure it isn't damaged is their responsibility.
Gnat the Beggar wrote:Jason,I agree... to a point. No amount of care in packing can protect your things from uncaring delivery persons.
FormCritic wrote:Tell the Royo guy to ship as ordered.
JasonZavoda wrote:I did and payed for the items. I understand sellers regret but you have to learn to ask a minimum price you are willing to swallow.
FormCritic wrote:Won't make you back any dollars....but you could contact him and let him know that the minimum bids he got were because of his bad shipping terms.
TheHistorian wrote: ** expired eBay auction **Yeah I won!Message from seller:My apologies. These items were given away without my knowledge during a garage sale while out of town. I have not sent an invoice since i was told these books were gone. I I ever do retrieve these books again I will contact you and let you know. Thank you and my apologies once again.Do I have any recourse here, other than going to Montana and whacking this guy in the head? Of course it's possible that he's telling the truth (and just an idiot), but it FEELS shady.