Posted 04/10/2014 5:47 pm
No, I don't think I've ever lost a coin shipping overseas (although I've don't think I've shipped anything to Russia yet).. but others have, and personal circumstances dictate that I simply can't afford to take the chance right now. Usually I wouldn't have a problem with it - I've done it many times before - but these aren't usual times for me. Problem is, I shouldn't have to explain myself to him as if I'm doing something wrong, which he's trying to imply.
It's why I won't ship without the global shipping program unless it's to a CCF member right now, and that's still taking a risk due to the postal service. It just makes the overall risk smaller. That program irks a lot of people; it has its pros and cons, stated elsewhere, but without it I wouldn't be shipping overseas to anyone at all except members here. Russia is not on their list of approved ship-to countries, though, which is where the trouble started.
Other sellers only ship to the US or lower 48, or within their own country. I wonder if this person gives *all* of them grief if he sees a coin he wants..
It's why I won't ship without the global shipping program unless it's to a CCF member right now, and that's still taking a risk due to the postal service. It just makes the overall risk smaller. That program irks a lot of people; it has its pros and cons, stated elsewhere, but without it I wouldn't be shipping overseas to anyone at all except members here. Russia is not on their list of approved ship-to countries, though, which is where the trouble started.
Other sellers only ship to the US or lower 48, or within their own country. I wonder if this person gives *all* of them grief if he sees a coin he wants..
