Question:
I usually list fabric auctions in batches...10 one night, maybe 20 a couple nights later, etc.
I've always stated in my auctions that I will combine items to save on shipping costs. What I have been running into lately is bidders wanting me to hold their won items for quite awhile while they continue to bid on other auctions that aren't ending for awhile.
I truly don't mind even though it gets a little confusing some times. Of course, it's not all that difficult to confuse me! I've never had a bidder not pay eventually but I feel like I need to be a little more specific in my auctions.
Does this phrase sound OK or not: "I will be happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased within a 10 day period."
Of course, I will be flexible but I just thought if I sounded a little more definite in my listings it might help matters.
What do you think?
Answer:
Yes, that sounds fine.
Surely they can't expect you to hold things any longer than 10 days.
I've seem some where they only give them a 5 day span.
Answer:
Tanya, absolutely add a time limit for combining items. If you're comfortable with 10 days, go for it but any longer than that would be too long for me to keep up with.
Joan
Answer:
I agree with both ddhafe and Joan.
Ten days is extremely long, in my opinion. I think 7 days would be more than generous...
But I definitely think you should set a time limit and state it in your auctions.
Answer:
Well, the reason I picked 10 days is because in a 10 day period it is likely I would start 3 batches of fabric and in a 7 day period probably only 2 batches. So I figured I could handle carrying over for three batches but no more. Two batches doesn't seem like enough fabric auctions for the bidders to pick from.
I looked at a few other fabric sellers and surprisingly some had a 14 day span. I decided that was too long so thought I would give 10 days a try. Thanks for the suggestions and I will let you know how it works out.
Answer:
Sounds Kosher to me! If I were looking at several of your auctions, the wording would encourage me to bid more!
We don't post a policy such as this on our auctions, but I suppose we should.
Cheers
Answer:
Hi
I see a lot of auctions that state something similar.
Most say seven days.
Ten days sounds good esp. if that's your listing schedule.