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minimeracing · 04-22-2009, 07:17 AM

When buying parts sellers should include tracking #s! This way both buyer and seller knows where his parts are in transit?? After shipping the part tracking # should be emailed to buyer much easier safer and sense of relief. Is their anyone else who would like to comment on this?

milhouse · 04-22-2009, 07:53 AM

I agree. I always include tracking #s when selling. It provides peace of mind for the buyer that just paid in full for an item. It will also stop any dispute over when something shipped or how long it should take to arrive.

fatcaaat · 04-22-2009, 07:58 AM

If you, as a seller do not, you run the risk of losing Paypal battles. Just make sure you bake the cost of shipping, insurance, and tracking into your prices.

doopsx3 · 04-22-2009, 08:03 AM

I almost always use the send email to recepient option when I ship...works out good...buyers stay happy that way...it gives them the feeling that you actually give a poo and are not just out for their money........

kxrider425 · 04-22-2009, 10:35 AM

I give tracking numbers I feel wrong if I dont.

dirtbkr188 · 04-22-2009, 01:43 PM

Even the free Delivery Confirmation Number that the U.S. Postal Service provides is an indication to the buyer that their merchandise is in the System, somewhere between point A and point B.

kxrider425 · 04-22-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtbkr188

Even the free Delivery Confirmation Number that the U.S. Postal Service provides is an indication to the buyer that their merchandise is in the System, somewhere between point A and point B.

Ya thats the one i do and I asked today if thats the tracking number and they said sort of. It cost extra though.

minimeracing · 04-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Seems like everyone wants to use usps? It might cost more for ups but the tracking system is much better imo. It's rediculous to just send a pckg out and where she goes nobody no's method? But like it was mentioned pay pal has your back!

firepower354 · 04-22-2009, 02:36 PM

I forget, once in a while, to send the info, but they ususally get an email. Or their aunt or what ever card holder paid will

PayPal USPS shipping doesn't usually show progress, unless your carrier picks it up and scans it. Drop-off's at the PO won't get scanned, in my experience.

Using USPS site to ship will show the updates. You set up an account. I use my PP card, anyway. It still may not be UPS quality tracking, but it shows that something's happening. Free carrier pickup, free priority boxes sent to your house, and the priority flat-rate boxes, in several sizes and costs, are awesome. Same price, to all 50 states, regardless of weight(no need for scale

) same cost.

minimeracing · 04-22-2009, 03:03 PM

Good info here hopefully these guy's pick up on this?? Thanks Terry

firepower354 · 04-22-2009, 06:30 PM

Any time, Mark. Sorry to cut you off on the phone call, but even mini-talk ain't keepin' the big man from a plate of ribs

minimeracing · 04-22-2009, 07:43 PM

I here that I love RIBS!!!!!

slapaho16 · 04-22-2009, 07:48 PM

tracking numbers are evil all those digits to type up lol

firepower354 · 04-23-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by slapaho16

tracking numbers are evil all those digits to type up lol

Your kid can show you how to copy & paste, I bet

Z · 04-23-2009, 08:26 AM

I think paypal is the root of all evil and I'll do everything I can to prevent taking $$ through paypal as a seller.

I ship the majority of parts through fedex ground with insurance and signature delivery these days and provide tracking numbers. I lost a very expensive package earlier this year that was delivered to the wrong address and fedex showed the box as being delivered and wouldn't honor the insurance. I didn't have signature delivery on the package. The buyer can pay these costs if they wish to do business.

And for those of you who won't do business with people who don't take $$ through paypal, I honestly don't need the business that bad.

Too many people dispute paypal transactions these days for no reason other then being grossly impatient and not doing their homework on who they are doing business with.

minimeracing · 04-23-2009, 08:59 AM

SO you use fedx ground but with signature only?

04-22-2009, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
minimeracing 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 656	SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s When buying parts sellers should include tracking #s! This way both buyer and seller knows where his parts are in transit?? After shipping the part tracking # should be emailed to buyer much easier safer and sense of relief. Is their anyone else who would like to comment on this?

04-22-2009, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
milhouse 1st Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 149	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I agree. I always include tracking #s when selling. It provides peace of mind for the buyer that just paid in full for an item. It will also stop any dispute over when something shipped or how long it should take to arrive.

04-22-2009, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
fatcaaat 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,780	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s If you, as a seller do not, you run the risk of losing Paypal battles. Just make sure you bake the cost of shipping, insurance, and tracking into your prices.

04-22-2009, 08:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
doopsx3 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,945 My Mood:	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I almost always use the send email to recepient option when I ship...works out good...buyers stay happy that way...it gives them the feeling that you actually give a poo and are not just out for their money........

04-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
kxrider425 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arroyo Grande, California Posts: 1,187 My Mood:	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I give tracking numbers I feel wrong if I dont.

04-22-2009, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,972	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s Even the free Delivery Confirmation Number that the U.S. Postal Service provides is an indication to the buyer that their merchandise is in the System, somewhere between point A and point B.

04-22-2009, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
minimeracing 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 656	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s Seems like everyone wants to use usps? It might cost more for ups but the tracking system is much better imo. It's rediculous to just send a pckg out and where she goes nobody no's method? But like it was mentioned pay pal has your back!

04-22-2009, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,002 My Mood:	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I forget, once in a while, to send the info, but they ususally get an email. Or their aunt or what ever card holder paid will PayPal USPS shipping doesn't usually show progress, unless your carrier picks it up and scans it. Drop-off's at the PO won't get scanned, in my experience. Using USPS site to ship will show the updates. You set up an account. I use my PP card, anyway. It still may not be UPS quality tracking, but it shows that something's happening. Free carrier pickup, free priority boxes sent to your house, and the priority flat-rate boxes, in several sizes and costs, are awesome. Same price, to all 50 states, regardless of weight(no need for scale) same cost. __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

04-22-2009, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
minimeracing 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 656	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s Good info here hopefully these guy's pick up on this?? Thanks Terry

04-22-2009, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 11,002 My Mood:	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s Any time, Mark. Sorry to cut you off on the phone call, but even mini-talk ain't keepin' the big man from a plate of ribs __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

04-22-2009, 07:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
minimeracing 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 656	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I here that I love RIBS!!!!!

04-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
slapaho16 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 5,382 My Mood:	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s tracking numbers are evil all those digits to type up lol

04-23-2009, 08:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,540	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s I think paypal is the root of all evil and I'll do everything I can to prevent taking $$ through paypal as a seller. I ship the majority of parts through fedex ground with insurance and signature delivery these days and provide tracking numbers. I lost a very expensive package earlier this year that was delivered to the wrong address and fedex showed the box as being delivered and wouldn't honor the insurance. I didn't have signature delivery on the package. The buyer can pay these costs if they wish to do business. And for those of you who won't do business with people who don't take $$ through paypal, I honestly don't need the business that bad. Too many people dispute paypal transactions these days for no reason other then being grossly impatient and not doing their homework on who they are doing business with.

04-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
minimeracing 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 656	Re: SHIPPING PARTS<>PROVIDE tracking #s SO you use fedx ground but with signature only?

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