Packing Glass

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

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