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Earlier this month I sold a vintage commemorative plate to a buyer on the other side of the country. I carefully packed it for the long trip. It was sent Priority Mail. Unfortunately it arrived broken.
The buyer was understanding and emphasized it was packed well and the damage was not my fault. The box looked like someone used it to play soccer.
Per my request, the buyer took numerous pictures of the box, packing materials and the damaged item. I used these to submit an online claim to the Post Office.
Next I instructed the buyer to submit a return claim through Ebay and I would refund her. I had decided that I would just eat the cost myself, if the Post Office wanted to have the actual item brought to them. I had read these stories online.
The buyer was refunded by me through Ebay and left me great feedback.
Since Ebay had refunded all the fees and taxes, I only claimed the actual purchase price plus the actual shipping cost. I felt this was appropriate.
Much to my surprise, I received a refund for the amount claimed yesterday. It was very smooth.
I only seem to hear negative stories about USPS damage claims, so thought I post this positive one,
Happy New Year Everyone.
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Positive story! Also good to hear from you. How’s your lfe these days after the big move from the beach? You timed that move well before COVID.
Our experience with USPS is pretty good. But like you, we always ask for photos, refund the buyer immediately, then try to get an insurance claim.
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Hi Jay,
Life is going well and I’m living a more retired type of life than before. My Ebay store is totally passive and more of a hobby than anything else. I’ve got my burn rate (monthly expenses) down to about $1000 a month all in,, everything food, gas, taxes and insurance etc.
I’m considering starting a Youtube channel about living a high quality low income/low expense lifestyle. I know there are plenty like it out there but I think I have an angle that is unique.
Two years ago some acreage behind my property came up for sale and I bought it. Oh boy, now I’m a landowner. In the long run it will probably go up, but I just like the idea of owning it, plus I can control the view out my back window. It’s just dirt and rocks.. but hey they’re my dirt and rocks.
I’ve run the numbers and worst case scenario, I can make it to the official retirement (social security) age based on what I’ve got. I won’t get a very large social security check at 62, but it should be enough. Again that is all worst case. Something tells me between now and then I’ll be making an income doing something interesting.
Can you believe I moved here five years ago. Time sure does fly.
Yes moving when I did was the best thing for me. The timing enabled me to find this house which has been a god send. Sure the house near the beach went to the moon during Covid, but that doesn’t always tell the whole story.
I’m glad to hear you guys are doing so well. It’s smart to have diverse income streams and it looks like you are Ryanne figured that out early. It’s really a big deal and I wish you two the continued success at it.
All the best
JOE
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Yes.. Thank you. Life is definitely not a “one size fits all”. I don’t have a lot of income, but I do have time. Time to exercise or read or just bum around exploring. It give me some nice options.
I haven’t done a deep dive, but from what I’ve heard the break even for waiting until 67 for social security is age 79. It gives me something to think about but that’s not for a few years anyway, so I’m not stressing over it.
I agree on the land. If you can handle the added taxes. it’s pretty cool. We don’t always buy the land for ourselves to use, but often to give us a buffer from a potential bad or noisy neighbor.
Now if I could just get people to keep their dogs from running wild, but that’s a story for another day.
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