As a buyer myself I'm generally not fond of tiny orders but am happy to process them anyway. And I'm always looking for ways to save my buyer on shipping. I've successfully used the First Class International Mail Large Envelope several times which can cut overseas shipping by 66% for small items. So of course I am happy when I find a seller who is willing to both process my small order without fees and ship for a lower unadvertised rate. I looked through DOZENS of stores only to be turned away by store minimums, processing/handling/packaging fees, high minimum shipping rates, etc. In the end I found two stores who met the criteria and were happy and willing to process my order.
Profile
Seller: A&G's new and used brick's [sic]
Store: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=AGbooksNgames65
Feedback (at time of writing): 352
Feedback
Ratio: 100% positive
Location: USA, California
Prices: On par with 6 month average.
My Order
Order Size: 1 lots, 1 pieces. Needing one cape is what caused the treasure hunt.
Condition: 100% New
Shipping Charge: Appears to be USPS electronic postage + $0.30 generally
Extra Fees: None
Other: No minimum buy, international at $0.25
Final
Cost per Part: $1.98
Timeline
Order Date: Oct 3
Invoice Date: Oct 3
Payment Date: Oct 3
Shipping Date: Oct 4
Delivery Date: Oct 9
Order Details
Why
this store: As above, no fees and willing to offer other shipping options when asked.
Packaging: Flat pack cardboard in a baggie, wrapped in paper and sent in an envelope
Part condition: Like new
Communication: Quick and professional
Feedback left: Positive
Odd
telltale signs: None
Issues: None
Recommendation
I started getting nervous after 4 days went by without any package. I mean, it was only coming from one state away, how long should it take? Sure enough, A&G had marked the item as shipped on the same day that the post office postmarked it. And once I left feedback, they issued me a coupon, even though my first order with them was diddly-squat. Coupled with their friendly can-do attitude and enjoyable communication, I would definitely recommend giving your money to these folks.
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