Posts by Brian Wilson7

I believe you get the full amount rather than just a fifth, though I’ve never actually been in a position where I had to ask.

Thomas Fowler81 said:I don't have an account because I'm a minor.🤷

Thanks for the feedback. I've decided not to send anything to the company.

I'll just handle this another time.

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Our standard procedure is to receive payment via wire transfer before shipping any merchandise. Given the high dollar amounts involved here, things can get a bit tricky; some buyers might worry about being scammed. Personally, I would never use cash on delivery, because if they refuse the package, you’re stuck footing the bill for the return shipping costs.

Thomas Fowler81 said:I need to send a package worth $187 to a company.

I've never done this before, so I have a few questions:
-how much does it cost to ship a package valued at $187?
-what happens if the recipient isn't there to pick it up when the mail carrier arrives?
Does it stay at the post office until they get it, or does it get sent back to my address?
-how do I actually get the money? Does it come to my house, or how does it work since I don't have a bank account?
-how long does the whole process take (I'm shipping from Washington, D.C. to Charleston)?

Thanks!

It'll run you about $12. Check out the calculator above to figure it out yourself.
http://www.usps.com/main.aspx?id=194#

Keep in mind the recipient might also have to pay a fee through $3.25 upon pickup, maybe even more.
The carrier will leave a notice, and they have five days to collect it. If they miss that window, you're looking at losing roughly $15 because you'll be charged for the return shipping. You really have to be certain they'll accept it; personally, I think sending stuff like this is too risky.
As for the cash, you'll likely get a notice in the mail and then head down to the post office to collect it.

Check your inbox to see why they doubled the amount. Tell them you don't want to withdraw it since you have no use for it; it isn't your fault she didn't pick it up.
Did she actually pay you, or were you just hoping for the best?

You’re only responsible for one payment—the amount from the girl who didn't pick up until it reaches you. There is no reason to pay twice.

Melissa Morgan77 said:I’m wondering what happens if I sent a package with all the proper tracking info and shipping confirmation, but the recipient failed to pick it up at the post office because she claimed she wasn't notified—no explanation provided. Now the package is being returned to me, and I have to pay double the shipping costs, which actually exceeds the value of the item itself.👎 She isn't interested in reshipping it. What happens if I just don't pick up the package? I don't see why I should take a loss because someone else couldn't be bothered to do their job. 🤷

I don't think you need to upload that. I can't do anything with it unless you're planning on selling those items again.

I ended up having to pay again myself. It was for some books, so I sent a text to the person who originally paid for them, but they just ghosted me. Whatever, I'll just keep the books and sell them next year.

Wrap it in bubble wrap and then slide it into a padded envelope or a box

Why bother buying their box? Just grab a shoe box, wrap it in some white or brown paper, tie it with twine, and you're done.

Payments are typically made via checking or savings account

Just put it in a bag and then inside a standard, slightly larger envelope.

Don't sweat it; they'll come for you whenever they feel like it. If you're employed, they'll just hit you with a wage garnishment, deducting it straight from your paycheck until the debt is cleared. On top of that, you'll be stuck paying heavy interest—you should probably expect to pay back nearly double what you owe. Figure out which option works better for you now, but don't mess around with them. They always get their money.

Just declare the actual value yourself. If an item is worth more than $67, you should list it that way; you'll pay a bit extra, but if the package goes missing, you're covered for the full amount. For smaller items, always just put $27, since shipping costs the same whether it's $10 or $27, and you'd only get $27 in a loss scenario.

White paper works great, though brown paper is fine too if you have it. Any box will work, depending on how much stuff you're sending.

You can easily calculate all the different shipping rates on the USPS website.

I think you're better off sticking with City Express or HP Express.

Just put it in a bag, then in a box, wrap it up, add some padding, and send it off as a package to $4.25, provided the value is under $27 and the weight stays below 5 kg

Expect to pay about 40-50% of the total price

Check out the business PDF on the PayPal site; it’s easily the simplest way to handle international payments. Give it a read when you have a moment, there's plenty of info in there.
Customs usually applies to anything over $53, though sometimes a hundred bucks slips through without any extra fees. It really just comes down to luck.

Nonsense. Shipping a package up to 5 kg with a value of $27 costs $4.50. I use this method all the time for books and other items; you receive a confirmation, and if the package gets lost, you get that full value back.

Just pack them neatly in a large bubble mailer and ship it as a package; pay the $4.50 and you're all set.
If you're only sending one book, certified mail works, but if there are several, it’s not worth it since the postage ends up being way more expensive than just sending a package.