posted on November 15, 2006 12:18:52 PM
Offer of $125 includes the purchase price of this chair, plus all packaging, shipping and insurance, which is to be arranged, paid and executed by the seller.
I take this to mean that I pay shipping but maybe I'm reading it wrong. Shipping is going to be high.
posted on November 15, 2006 12:27:07 PM
I think that's what it means - buyer is not paying one cent more than $125.
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posted on November 15, 2006 01:20:52 PM
That may have been what he *meant* but that was not what he *said*.
I would write a nice note back thanking him for his offer and letting him know that $125 plus packing, shipping and insurance will be a total of $whatever.
posted on November 15, 2006 01:45:12 PM
"to be arranged, paid and executed by the seller"
I agree with what neglus thinks the 'offerer' is offering, but I agree with FraulineFluff (sp? LOL) as to what your nice note should be, sent to the person making the offer.
posted on November 15, 2006 03:06:52 PM
Now I'm really confused - I just realized that I got an ASAQ from this same person asking for shipping after the offer - so now I think she didn't intend the $125 to include shipping. I've email but no reply yet.
Darn I have another offer on this item - it's less but not if I have to pay shipping!!
posted on November 15, 2006 03:45:37 PM
Yikes! If that is an offer, it sure makes no sense. Is that your offer, or an offer from a potential bidder? Or, the terms which dictate what you must agree to?
Follow the commas -
"Offer of $125 includes the purchase price of this chair," (OK sounds reasonable)
"plus all packaging, shipping and insurance," (this would indicate that the offer includes all the above)
"which is to be arranged, paid and executed by the seller." (the writer has watched too much TV)
All the above makes no sense. Ask for clarification. Otherwise, forget this one.
I believe that Perry Mason meant to write -
Offer of $125 is the purchase price of this chair. PLUS (Further) all packaging, shipping and insurance, which is to be (must be) arranged, paid and executed by the seller.
posted on November 15, 2006 04:07:31 PM
That would be great but ebay doesn't allow seller's commits.
I just heard back and she meant a total $125 including everything. I don't think so!!!
[ edited by ladyjewels2000 on Nov 15, 2006 04:11 PM ]
posted on November 16, 2006 02:59:08 PM
Hey -- I think eBay does allow Seller comments when you indicate that you are going to reject the offer -- make a counteroffer -- which includes the cost of packing/shipping.
I've actually had some success with the "counteroffer" now afforded us. In the past, all you could do was accept or reject the offers - now you can change it and then the ball is in their court.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
