A New Sponsor - TINBIDS

[beefeater33]

They are suppose to fill out all forms and email them to you with the proper shipping label, have no idea what they put, as it’s been three days and I’m still waiting for them to email me the forms but I’ll report back when they do. All that matters is as soon as you drop off the package your responsibilities are done.

There are suppose to be requirements about a shipping timeframe i guess it’s different when it’s international.

I got impatient concerning a sale I made to a buyer in China. After three days I emailed them and they responded promptly. They said that it takes 3-4 days for the payment to clear, and once cleared they will generate the label and email it to you. I got the label on day 5............

The package will go to a processing center in Chicago, then it's sent to it's destination. The customs info is generated electronically somehow through the barcode or International tracking number.

Here's what the label looks like:

 

[AJL67]

I got impatient concerning a sale I made to a buyer in China. After three days I emailed them and they responded promptly. They said that it takes 3-4 days for the payment to clear, and once cleared they will generate the label and email it to you. I got the label on day 5............

The package will go to a processing center in Chicago, then it's sent to it's destination. The customs info is generated electronically somehow through the barcode or International tracking number.

Here's what the label looks like:

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Thanks for the clarification, so you don't actually have to fill out any customs forms just bring the box to the post office and they scan it and that's it? Seems like their info on the website should be updated so that you don't expect some kind of customs forms in the email. Oh well new growing business working out the kinks..

 

[beefeater33]

so you don't actually have to fill out any customs forms just bring the box to the post office and they scan it and that's it?

Yep. That's it. I just put the package in my mailbox and the postman handled it.

 

[AJL67]

Oh now that i look at the label i get it the middle man does the customs work, a clearing house. Nice i feel better. Much simpler for us as we are just sending to Chicago. Yes yes even though you said that it didn’t register till i had time to read the label. Thanks.

 

[AJL67]

Just got my label it’s like they know lol

Btw they do say ship international in plain brown boxes as usps will charge more to use priority boxes.

 

[mm1928wd]

I unfortunately had 4 tins sell to DI WANG in China and they never paid. Thankfully Tinbids canceled the sales this morning when I emailed them about it and I was able to relist them.

 

[AJL67]

I don't think putting you won't ship international in your auction will keep people from bidding and by using the site you have to ship to the winning bidder, or you are the bad one.

 

[mm1928wd]

I don't think putting you won't ship international in your auction will keep people from bidding and by using the site you have to ship to the winning bidder, or you are the bad one.

I respectfully disagree. I agree that it doesn’t keep them from bidding but if you read that and bid anyway knowing that’s there, it’s pretty ignorant. They saw it and knew in advance they wouldn’t get it.

 

[Kobold]

I respectfully disagree. I agree that it doesn’t keep them from bidding but if you read that and bid anyway knowing that’s there, it’s pretty ignorant. They saw it and knew in advance they wouldn’t get it.

That’s a big “if” right there. Unfortunately, people rarely read the descriptions of things and just quickly look at the pretty pictures before they bid. At least that’s my experience selling on eBay.

 

[AJL67]

If you use any site you use it with the requirements they place on it, you’re a guest in their house. End of story.

 

[condorlover1]

I am quite impressed with Tin Bids. I purchased a couple of very ancient British oldies as Xmas presents for friends of mine. I found the system easy to use and the costs are moderate and compared to Ebay you don't run the risk of getting scammed. I will certainly visit this site on a regular basis.

 

[beefeater33]

I unfortunately had 4 tins sell to DI WANG in China and they never paid. Thankfully Tinbids canceled the sales this morning when I emailed them about it and I was able to relist them.

Interesting............. I sold 2 tins to DI WANG and he paid right away. Maybe Tinbids warned him to pay up or quit bidding. I sell on E-bay and non paying bidders are an increasing annoyance, and E-bay does NOTHING to correct the problem. I'm hoping Tinbids does the right thing- Don't pay for your wins, you get kicked off the site................

 

[addamsruspipe]

I sold a Nording Duck pipe. The payment and shipping label was all done in 48 hrs. So seems to be working so far.

 

[briarbuck]

Man I have so much I could sell. How are the prices? The commissions seems to be about 12%?

I have a factory sealed pound of 5100 from 2011 that I would be interested to see what the final bid would be....

 

[Razorback]

I’ve bought and sold a few items and it’s a good option to have around. I hope they succeed.

 

[Razorback]

Man I have so much I could sell. How are the prices? The commissions seems to be about 12%?

Yes, 12.5% and a $0.99 listing fee for all sold items. No charge for unsold listings.

 

[AJL67]

And old update as this was completed a couple weeks ago, but payer from china payed fast, i sent the package out and got my money within a couple days, easy peasy lemon squeezey.

Someone not paying has zero to do with what country they come from, welshers are from everywhere and until there are actual penalties it's just something you have to do deal with. That being said it seems people not paying is a rarity.

 

[Swiss Army Knife]

For anyone upset that they're getting Chinese buyers: Did anyone really think it was Bubba over in Brunswick County paying $500 for a 50g tin of Tilbury

I'm glad it's working out for many though, I'm keeping an eye on it from the buying side. Selling I'll probably keep local and forums for the time being.

 

[AJL67]

For anyone upset that they're getting Chinese buyers: Did anyone really think it was Bubba over in Brunswick County paying $500 for a 50g tin of Tilbury

I'm glad it's working out for many though, I'm keeping an eye on it from the buying side. Selling I'll probably keep local and forums for the time being.

And even at those prices they are dreaming, i just hope the silliness doesn’t drag the site down to where ppl don’t bother.

 

[condorlover1]

I have now used Tin Bids three times. On the three auctions I won the following was my experience. One seller canceled since he had 'Lost the tin of 1990s Gold Block' which probably means he didn't like the price it realized and thought he could do better elsewhere. On the other two winning bids all I can say is people have a fascinating definition of what constitutes a sealed tin. One tin had certainly been opened a decade ago or more as the lid fell off as I opened the packaging and about 20% of the tin had been previously consumed. The latest purchase was described as a 'Sealed rare tin' which again the lid was loose, the paper ruffles in the tin had been previously opened and the card insert was jammed in the wrong position with the contents dried out. I have gifted both these tins to a friend who engages in the 'resurrection' business. The lack of candor by some sellers on that site will make me think twice about buying on that venue again. I think the owners are decent and upstanding and since the amount involved were both under $100 I will not make a fuss but if I do buy I will stick to more recent tins.