This may be one review that will be absolutely worthless to you. At the time of writing, this seller has decided to mark all used parts down by a very high percentage. By the time you read this and have a chance to check him out, the sale will well be over. But at least you can read about the type of service he offers.
Profile
Seller: Another Brick Closer
Store: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=VMAJ
Feedback (at time of writing): 2172
Feedback Ratio: 99.9%
Location: USA, Pennsylvania
Prices: Well below 6 month average due to extreme markdowns. Regular prices are definitely above 6 month average. Even to the point that a few of the extreme discounts bring the price down to about the middle of the price guide. Were the prices inflated just before the closeout?
My Order
Order Size: 39 lots, 180 pieces
Condition: 80% New
Shipping Charge: Stated as starting at $2.92 for first class. This appears to be post office counter rates plus $0.85 for delivery confirmation.
Extra Fees: As above.
Other: When I received the package it had a Paypal label which includes delivery confirmation in the price. This is one of those sly ways to say you don't charge fees yet still take in a packaging supplies fee. Therefore I was charged an extra $1.14 over sellers shipping costs.
Final Cost per Part: $0.09 (still acceptable in light of the hidden fees)
Timeline
Order Date: Mar 05
Invoice Date: Mar 06
Payment Date: Mar 06
Shipping Date: Mar 08
Delivery Date: Mar 11
Order Details
Why
this store: Mentioned a 65% off used parts in the forum. Found a whole lot of wanted list items plus a bunch of filler that I would have otherwise not bought.
Packaging: Bubble mailer, lots packed in baggies by color. Smaller lots combined as appropriate.
Part condition:Very good
Communication: None that was needed
Feedback left: Positive.
Odd telltale signs: Oversized bubble mailer. Maybe could have saved me an ounce on shipping with a more appropriate sized one?
Issues: None
Issue Communication?:
Issue
Resolution?:
Recommendation
Prices are a bit high when not on markdown. Seller also quotes post office counter rates for shipping but prints a Paypal shipping label thereby charging you a packaging fee without saying so. Parts selection and customer service is good. I probably won't be back unless there is another deep discount or the seller is the only one who has a large quantity of the parts that I need. Still, I won't go out of my way to avoid them. I am light with my least favorites list but I have a certain set of criteria that I filter a store through. Need something? Check here.