>User Profile > louie19 > All-About-Me

 I am a fair and honest seller with an over 2100 positive feedback record on eBay. I always list the good, the bad and the ugly about every item I sell. I don't like unpleasant surprises so I never want a buyer to get an unpleasant surprise from an item they purchase from me.  I am retirement age, but like most that are, I am still working to pay off debt and for health insurance. I like my full time job, but some days it is very stressful and challenging. Don't let anybody fool you, the golden years are not so golden! Yhey ma ybe fool's gold, fake gold or gold plated, but definately not the real thing!  I also own a shop that I open on Saturdays with hopes that one day I can open it more after I retire. I have been very happily married since the 70's. We have 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren whom we love very much. We have 3 chihuahuas who are our children. Two are older and one is young. She is a ball of energy and keeps us entertained. We love boating and fishing. We love the old vintage cars and I own a 66 Barracuda. I also love to garden, but health issues are keeping me from being able to do that now. I love flowers! I love the big 36" 1950's dolls. I love reading!  I am a Christian and I love people. Maybe I'll have the privilege of "meeting" you via the online auctions. I heard ebid was a top selling place so I'm hoping that proves to be true. Anyway, come browse thru my items, maybe you'll find something you just have to have. But if not, just come by, sit down and relax and enjoy your visit. You are always welcome here!

I want your experience buying from me to be a pleasant one. I really do my very best to make it pleasant and even though I know it's not possible to please everyone I do try. I really hope that I have earned a stellar feedback rating because that's what I strive for. Once feedback is left for me it reminds me that I need to leave feedback for you. I spend lots of time taking pictures, describing, measuring and thoroughly examining each item I list. Then once an item is sold I spend more time examining again and carefully packaging for safe arrival.  A picture record is kept on the item and each step of the packaging process. Please don’t mark the rating lower without contacting me to give me a chance to try to rectify the situation.  I probably sell less because of my total honesty in listing everything good, bad and ugly.

I contact each buyer to thank them for purchasing from me and to let them know the item has been shipped. I allow 3 days to ship, but I usually ship the next day if the post office is opened. I print shipping labels at times the post office isn’t opened so the date on the label may not be the date I actually shipped, but I do contact the buyer to let them know when the item is going to be shipped or has shipped which is normally the next day. I have no control of when the post office delivers or the costs they charge. I can promise that I never make money on shipping. I never intentionally overcharge.  Besides fees sellers have to pay to the listing site and PayPal on the final total of the item including shipping, sellers have costs of packing materials if they ship with care which I do. 

All items are packaged with care.  I don’t just throw the item in a box or a bag. I put items in an appropriate size package to ensure that it will arrive safely and undamaged. I wrap it in tissue paper and bubble wrap if necessary. I use peanuts and/or more bubble wrap or air pillows to ensure your item arrives safely. I go the extra mile so please don’t give me a lower rating because of circumstances beyond my control. Please contact me if you feel there is a reason that has made you unhappy with the item or any of the process in getting it to you. I really wish I could make everyone happy, but I realize it doesn't matter how hard you try there will always be some you just can't please. I will still continue to do my best regardless.

If I should make a mistake in missing something on the item or in calculating the cost to ship, then I can only ask that you would forgive me. I can assure you it was not done intentionally. I’d like to think I am perfect, but I am human and although I strive for perfection, it hasn’t been achieved. Again, if a mistake is made it is never ever done intentionally.

Unfortunately, because USPS costs have risen so that what was once a first class package weight may not be now. USPS charges according to zones. I never intentionally overcharge on shipping costs. Because of this it is getting more difficult for sellers to offer free shipping and sell items at a lower price.

I will ship worldwide ONLY if the item is allowed to be shipped to your country and ONLY if you accept that it usually takes a long time for the item to get to your destination. 

FREE SHIPPING IF OFFERED IS ONLY FOR THE CONTINENTAL, USA.

Please contact me if you need additional time to pay.  Items should be paid for within 3 days of the end of the listing unless you have contacted me asking for additional time. I will work with you, but you must contact me to let me know.  Please understand that sellers can’t wait indefinitely since once an item sells they have already been charged fees on the sale. So please understand that sellers only have a short window of time to recoup those fees if the item isn’t paid for.

Items can only be returned if misrepresented. Furthermore, all items must be returned exactly as they were sent. Buyer pays return shipping costs. Buyer pays additional shipping costs if item is returned due to incorrect address. Refunds will only be the final value of the item purchased.  A picture record is kept on all items sold. A thorough description is listed on every item. By buying or bidding you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the return policy, the condition description, item specifics and item description. You further acknowledge that you have viewed all pictures and have asked any and all questions prior to buying or bidding.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to make sure their address is correct prior to paying. I ship ONLY to verified addresses. I do combine shipping so let me know if you are buying or bidding on other items so to save on the costs. Invoices are sent at the end of the listing. Reminders are also sent if the item is not paid for in a timely manner. This is the listing site’s policy. An unpaid item dispute will be filed within 7 days after listing ends unless contact has been made with me and I know that payment is going to be made in a reasonable time frame.

I APPRECIATE EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES FROM ME AND HOPE I’VE EARNED YOUR RESPECT AS AN HONEST AND TRUTHFUL SELLER. I WANT YOUR EXPERIENCE BUYING FROM ME MAKE YOU FEEL WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED BECAUSE YOU ARE! I’M HOPING THAT I’VE EARNED THE PRIVILEGE OF BECOMING A FAVORITE SELLER OF YOURS SO THAT YOU’LL RETURN AGAIN.

NO SELLER APPRECIATES DISHONEST BUYERS AND NON-PAYERS!