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Speaker Sales on Audiogon

I recently listed my Tyler Acoustics for sale with the “buy now option” but had checked the box stating that shipping costs would be assessed after the sale, since I didn’t know how much to charge for shipping because I didn’t know where they’d ship to. I also stated this is my ad.  
Well, a gentleman bought them and he paid me an extra $100 without talking to me about shipping costs, but shipping these to his location is $300 via fed ex...  I sold the speakers at a low price of $699 and can’t justify $300 in shipping.  What do I do?

Also, Is it normally around $50 to sell something on Audiogon?  I paid all of my listing fees upfront ($30) and then Audiogon took another $20 when the item sold as a transaction fee, and on top of that, it looks like I still owe Audiogon $20... 


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lalitk
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+1, yogiboy.

@b_limo

If buyer is unable to pay your actual shipping cost then refund his money and re-list the item. I do find $300 bit excessive on speakers weighing only 40lbs x 2. Next time when you list any heavy items, check shipping option box ‘Specified after purchase’ not get cost.

Just looked at your listing and I got $59.45 shipping cost. Good luck with your sale!
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mofimadness
4,996 posts
 
I buy and sell and ship weekly and can estimate within a few bucks of the actual shipping costs.

Unless these are being sent overseas, no way $300 is the cost to ship these?

Maybe recalculate them.
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b_limo OP
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Tammy helped first thing this morning explaining the fees! Thanks Tammy.

The buyer was the easiest buyer I’ve had, and is responsive; I hate that this is happening.

usps wants $200 + possibly a bit more. 2 boxes, each weighing 50lbs, and rather large, and the buyer is all the way across the us...

I offered to eat $60 in shipping.  We’ll see what the buyer decides.
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mofimadness
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@b_limo...USPS is great for shipping records (Media Mail), but awful expensive for larger, heavier items.

If you will post the dimensions of the boxes and the weight, ( and your zip code and his) I can get into my FEDEX account and see how much they actually are. I get a discount, but going straight through FEDEX wouldn’t be a whole lot more.
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b_limo OP
2,277 posts
 
Thanks to all who replied!  Both Tammy and the Buyer were fantastic 👍

Shipping dimensions were 15x19x29.  50lbs.  Times 2 boxes.  Going from 80918 to 04861.  Fed ex was $280-$300.  UPS was $260-$270.  USPS was $224. I went with USPS.  Buyer paid $160 shipping (essentially), i picked up $64.

Anyhow, speakers were just dropped off at USPS and I’m glad they are going to a good home.  The buyer just purchased them, asked zero questions and sent an e-mail after the purchase saying Thank You, and that he is a fan of Tyler Acoustics.  The $ was in my bank 30 mins after the transaction.  He also had no issue sending more money when shipping was found out.

Kudos to this Buyer, Tammy, and Audiogon!  To have the buy now option, wake up in the morning and see your item sold and $ in the bank 30 mins later... excellent!!


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