Just don't get it with some sellers

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Just curious, what metrics do you use to arrive at such a glowing review? In my experience, 9 in 10 eBay sellers ship the very next day and package cards safely. Many even ship free. Does 707 do something BETTER than that to command their premium? Do they include fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in their shipments?

On my last purchase from Levi he went out of his way when he did not need to. I bought a set of cards from someone else. I was going to send them all in to get graded. It was near the end of the month and I wanted to get in on that months special. While looking through the cards I noticed 1 card was creased. I knew if I went the eBay route the card would not make it in time. Levi had the card I needed in the condition I wanted. I filled out his form and purchased the card. A few minutes later Levi emailed me and said he would get back to me later in the day(a Friday) with a better price. I instantly emailed him back saying price did not matter but I needed the card ASAP. He emailed me back saying he would personally mail it out on Saturday, a day they are not open. Not only did he mail it on saturday for me but he priority shipped it for free, by free I mean the price he had o the card and nothing else. Now that is better than a fresh baked cookie isn't it. I am not a regular costumer and it was not a high end item. I don't know any other place that would do that.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by bnorth

On my last purchase from Levi he went out of his way when he did not need to. I bought a set of cards from someone else. I was going to send them all in to get graded. It was near the end of the month and I wanted to get in on that months special. While looking through the cards I noticed 1 card was creased. I knew if I went the eBay route the card would not make it in time. Levi had the card I needed in the condition I wanted. I filled out his form and purchased the card. A few minutes later Levi emailed me and said he would get back to me later in the day(a Friday) with a better price. I instantly emailed him back saying price did not matter but I needed the card ASAP. He emailed me back saying he would personally mail it out on Saturday, a day they are not open. Not only did he mail it on saturday for me but he priority shipped it for free, by free I mean the price he had o the card and nothing else. Now that is better than a fresh baked cookie isn't it. I am not a regular costumer and it was not a high end item. I don't know any other place that would do that.

That is a great example. Better than, and less calories, than cookies. Appreciate the clarification.

I wish my experiences with him were different. I've been to maybe 10 shows now where they set up, and I'm never acknowledged, even when it's slow. The last time I went to his booth, I was specifically trying to buy a $2K card with cash in hand, and again, he wouldn't acknowledge me, so I just walked away. Haven't been back since.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

That is a great example. Better than, and less calories, than cookies. Appreciate the clarification.

I wish my experiences with him were different. I've been to maybe 10 shows now where they set up, and I'm never acknowledged, even when it's slow. The last time I went to his booth, I was specifically trying to buy a $2K card with cash in hand, and again, he wouldn't acknowledge me, so I just walked away. Haven't been back since.

Guy has thousands of feedback a year and 100% positive. Obviously he's doing something right.

[mikemb]

I used to stop by his table at shows but prices way too high, even if great service. I stopped looking at his stuff at shows and online. I'm glad others are happy with him.

Mike

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Guy has thousands of feedback a year and 100% positive. Obviously he's doing something right.

So, are you suggesting that my personal experiences are moot because he has great eBay metrics? I didn't say he has a bad business model, just shared my experience at shows. Should I check eBay before sharing next time?

[hangman62]

Levi( Alice Cooper) is a rocker from way back...and also does brownies too !