Odd eBay request?

[CollectorsCorner]

Sold an item of a decent value and with payment I was sent a note to include the auction number on the OUTSIDE of the package so he can keep them organized while opening them... This seem like an odd bad idea to anyone else?

 

[Exposfan]

Not that odd, several large buyers do that because they buy multiples at the same time. I just write it in small numbers by one of the margins, then maybe also include the item number inside as well.

 

[moxacaine]

wow, ive seen them in the package but never on the outside. i would just write the number small on the back of the mailer.

 

[CollectorsCorner]

so you are ok with someone in transit looking up the number and potentially finding out what it is? I guess I have just never heard this one before

 

[G $MONEY$]

how much is the card worth?

 

[katieneack]

It does seem like a bad idea to me, especially if it was a high dollar item. But I don't sell that much on EBAY, and the member above makes a good point. I do see why it would seem like a bad idea though, I get your concerns.

 

[CollectorsCorner]

Before today 20 bucks but after a perfect game 150

 

[G $MONEY$]

Before today 20 bucks but after a perfect game 150

haha, nice!! I don't blame you for being suspicious, why don't you ask him if its ok if you write the auction number on sticky note and put it inside the package, on the top loader?

 

[sbfinley]

I wouldn't do it specifically for the reasons you mentioned. I'd email the seller and state that while the request seems reasonable, you are uncomfortable doing so. Offer to put the number "21" or the phrase "bologna sandwich" somewhere on the mailer. That's a lot easier him to decipher than looking up the auction number.

 

[vwnut13]

eBay labels automatically put the item number on the label.

The number on the right side running up and down is the eBay number. It prints by default.

 

[katieneack]

eBay labels automatically put the item number on the label.

The number on the right side running up and down is the eBay number. It prints by default.

I never even realized that!

 

[ral72]

Looking at a few envelopes that I've received in the last week or so, 2 of them have it, and 2 don't. Not sure if it's an option, or something like that, maybe??

 

[cmnkb8]

eBay labels automatically put the item number on the label.

The number on the right side running up and down is the eBay number. It prints by default.

Yup, the item number has been on every single package I've sent for over a year now. Nothing has ever happened to any of them. There is a checkbox option to not include it before you print the label though.

 

[mudflap02]

I always try to cut off the top of the label where the USPS and ebay logos appear.

 

[Gwynn545]

Hi guys! Thanks for all of the great tips!
Love,
The Postman

 

[magicpapa]

I wouldn't do it specifically for the reasons you mentioned. I'd email the seller and state that while the request seems reasonable, you are uncomfortable doing so. Offer to put the number "21" or the phrase "bologna sandwich" somewhere on the mailer. That's a lot easier him to decipher than looking up the auction number.

I LOVE "bologna sandwiches" : )

 

[gvsu96]

I have had only one buyer as for me to put that on the outside of the envelope. I had no problem doing so.

 

[gvsu96]

I LOVE "bologna sandwiches" : )

I love lamp.

 

[markakis8]

I always try to cut off the top of the label where the USPS and ebay logos appear.

I actually do this now too. Just gives me a peace of mind sending all the packages out.

To the OP, I have had that request before as well. Might be the same buyer. I simply mailed out the package without doing it and never heard anything. Although I didn't realize the ebay # was already on the label. So they probably used that.

 

[rymflaherty]

I thought the default was that it does not include the item number.
There is a box for it at the bottom of the shipping page........in the area that asks if you would like to display the shipping cost on the label.

I'm pretty sure I had to manually change it - I had to check the box to display the item number, because the default was to not include it. After reading this thread though, sounds like that may have not been the best idea.