[meteorite-list] (Vaguely OT) Letter of Commendation

From: Mark Bowling <minador_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon Mar 21 13:24:54 2005
Message-ID: <004f01c52383$ab32ac80$b596f004_at_HOME>

Dave F. wrote:

> I can not see why anyone would transact good money and then pay good
> money to ship, and not get all the insurance and delivery confirmation
> that they can get.

For most items I buy, I never get insurance or confirmation. I'm
hundreds of dollars ahead - most things I buy aren't worth too much and
are usually books which reliably arrive safe and sound. I've never had
anything lost except once and it turns out it was only delayed about 6
months... I was sent a refund for the 2 books, but sent another check
when I did get them.

> One would not purchase an automobile and not carry insurance on it to
> provide for a loss or damage.

If I get something terribly expensive or get something for a great deal,
I will usually get it insured. Especially on the latter because some
folks may want to not send it at all if they feel they got skinned.
They may feel it's best to not ship, send a refund and sell it later
with a reserve, etc. I had thought that was what happened with the two
books. That's when I decided to pay insurance, etc. for "good deals".

I wouldn't expect a dealer to give me a refund on something I chose not
to insure, but I wouldn't refuse such a nice gesture. If a person
requires insurance, I'll gladly pay it, but if I don't think I'm in
danger of wiping out my "special slush fund", I'm going to "add" to
it... It's going to feel sweet when I cash it in on a Esquel slice from
Haag or a PV from Robert Woolard... Ok, ok, it's just like the mythical
Social Security "lock box", but it's money that I put into something.
;-)

Happy collecting,

Mark (knocking on wood...)
Vail, AZ
Received on Mon 07 Mar 2005 09:04:12 PM PST