[Hallicrafters] lost package

Wed Mar 31 21:59:44 EDT 2010

I did not know that. Thanks for the info. Seller is Michael Payne in Alvin, TX, a very savy collector. 

Regards, Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Cotsirilos <k9dtc at comcast.net>
To: Carl <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, Mar 31, 2010 10:14 am
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] lost package

A seller can take Credit cards direct which is what this guy does.

an K9DTC
---- Original Message ----- 
rom: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
o: <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>; <wa1kbq at aol.com>
ent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:21 AM
ubject: Re: [Hallicrafters] lost package

 This seller has no problem with saying No PayPal

 160417472738

 Carl
 KM1H

 ----- Original Message ----- 
 From: <wa1kbq at aol.com>
 To: <w3sj at tampabay.rr.com>; <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
 Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:12 PM
 Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] lost package

>
>
> They just missed your violation somehow but the do watch for offering
> payment options in listings. Ebay rules now state PayPal is the only
> accepted form of payment. I don't know how they could enforce against
> paying cash while picking an item up though.
>
> Regards, Greg
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Haney <w3sj at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: Charlie <pincon at erols.com>; Jim Wilhite <w5jo at brightok.net>;
> Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 6:14 pm
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] lost package
>
>
> I have often had listings on e-Bay where I specified payment via PayPal 
> OR
> SPS money order and never got hassled or had an auction canceled.
> I did, however, get burned once using Western Union when I was a newbie
> and
> adn't yet learned the hard (and expensive) way.
> 73
> ave Haney
> 3SJ
>
> If you're selling through eBay, the mere MENTION of Western Union or even
> a
> USPS money order will get your auction listing thrown off eBay.
>
> 73' Charlie k3ICH
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Wilhite" <w5jo at brightok.net>
> To: <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] lost package
>
>
>> There is a couple of USPS choices you can make.  1. Certified Mail that
>> is easier to track and if you want accountability then, 2. Registered
>> mail.  Each time a registered package is handled the handler must sign.
>> Then document the value and insure for that amount.  Be sure about the
>> documentation.
>>
>> Registered mail has certain packaging requirements so you should study
>> them before using.  It is more expensive but with expensive things like
>> gold it is the only way to go.  Certified is more expensive as well but
>> if it is necessary to have documentation of delivery, then they are the
>> best way to ship.
>>
>> And don't do anything through a payment service that has access to one
>> of your bank accounts.  That is just plain dumb.  If you are in that big
>> of a hurry there is Western Union or reputable, reliable companies, you
>> can even use bill pay through your bank with the recipient's routing
>> number.  Pay Pal definitely is not a good way to do business as far as I
>> am concerned.  You may be ok if you are in business and watch your
>> accounts all the time, but what hobbyist does?
>>
>> Jim/W5JO
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "grg" <w5grg at w5grg.net>
>> To: <Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 12:41 PM
>> Subject: [Hallicrafters] lost package
>>
>>
>>> Mike, in running your tracking number, it looks like he had a PO Box
>>> at
>>> the Riverview, FL/ PO, since it was available for delivery there.
>>> I think PayPal requires a Signature Confirmation, as do most internet
>>> service  providers for absolute proof of delivery.
>>> In 1997 I got screwed out of a $132.00 USPS MO payment sent to a
>>> company
>>> name in El Paso , TX ( I am also in TX about 525mi east of El Paso).
>>> The ebay fraudsters got the MO cashed at the PO , even though it was
>>> made out to a company and according to USPS rules, could only be
>>> deposited in a bank, since a company cannot be id'ed like a human. In
>>> filing my complaint at the PO (I was one of 5 who got screwed on ebay
>>> by
>>> the guy)I got no traction even at the main PO in SA TX. with the PO
>>> guys
>>> who wear the guns and are behind a secure door, they are called postal
>>> inspectors, but seem to do nothing to help anyone, at least not me.
>>> In complaining to my local postmaster, he explained that each PO is
>>> independently run and even though there are "rules" what happened at
>>> your PO is pretty much up to your local Postmaster.
>>> I would have sent your parcel insured, signature confirmation and pick
>>> up at the local PO only do not deliver.
>>> You might call the Postmaster at the Riverview PO and see if he  can
>>> help or explain what happened.
>>
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