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 moparmaniac
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:25:00 AM new
I got up this morning and noticed that one of my auctions had closed for $19.99.

I look at the billpoint receipt and the buyer had paid $40

I looked at the address and it says SWITZERLAND!

Now my auction states ship to the US only, but I'm willing to give it a shot if I can figure it out.

1. What the best way to ship a 1lb package international?

2. What do I do with the extra money? The buyer never e-mailed me nor, left any instructions on what to do with the extra.

3. If I should send the extra back, what DO I send back?


Thanks, I'm pretty puzzled on what to do....

 
 reddeer
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:28:24 AM new
If you ship it via Air mail, there probably won't be any $ left over.

This is exactly why I don't use the "Instant Purchase" option for Billpoint.

 
 toke
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:30:38 AM new
Just go to this link, and follow the bouncing ball...

http://ircalc.usps.gov/

 
 reddeer
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:31:34 AM new
BTW - I would read this as well.

http://www.billpoint.com/help/commerce-tips.html



 
 moparmaniac
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:32:22 AM new
I never stated any shipping amount, and I saw that with Airmail Parcel Post with insurance, and a return receipt it was $17.34

I figured if I used most of the money, I wouldn't mess with the money return..(consider it an Int'l handling charge since my auctions specifically state shipping in US only)



 
 moparmaniac
  		posted on March 24, 2001 08:34:10 AM new
Yep did the intl calc. and the intl tips.

Buyer is good and everything checks out good from what I see...has 10 pos feedback...course there all in their own language.




 
 moparmaniac
  		posted on March 24, 2001 10:19:57 AM new
Well took it to the PO, and ended up getting in shipped for 7.55!

They send it Air Mail Letter Rate...didn't think you could get letter rate on a box, but she did it, I didn't ask questions.....

Refunded the guy $10 since they sent $20.

Now just hope it arrives in one piece.



 
 squinkle99
  		posted on March 24, 2001 06:06:11 PM new
Good job, moparmaniac. Maybe you will gain a repeat buyer for your efforts. I think the buyer will really appreciate that you were able to get a good shipping price and saved him that extra $.

 
 metlman
  		posted on March 24, 2001 06:35:33 PM new
I almost NEVER deny the international bidder the opportunity to get my stuff! (unless is is large and heavy). Often the Europeans and Asians will outbid any Americans on items--. Just use the US POSTAL INTERNAIONAL caluculator for figuring postage and Good Luck and rake in those extra $$$.

 
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