Apr 10, 2015
Issue 2197
A Readers Question
I’m having trouble sorting out all of the available books on Tiffany glass. I want to add just three Tiffany glass books to my library. Which ones should I choose and why?
Who Is Responsible?
Summary of article from March 30 Antique Week.
Shipping and handling costs: Who is responsible for what? By Harry Rinker
Internet auctions and direct e-mail buyers pay little attention to shipping and handling costs. So, a lot of overpaying and sellers padding their profits.
Cost of doing business-should be undertaken by the seller
Packing supplies-selling glass-double boxing should be standard.
Confirmation receipt fee
Personnel costs
Buyer’s undertaking
Carrier, unless it is promoted as free shipping. Then, expedited fast shipping should be Buyer’s expense.
Costly
Tracking; but only if requested by buyers. Seller’s like tracking, but shouldn’t charge the buyer for it unless requested by buyer.
Insurance