OMG Aquatics Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I know there are some eBay sellers here. Give wanted you some info about shipping live animals and plants. I've spoke with a few case specialist and guess what? Our DOA policies on eBay are USELESS. Don't even bother putting them up. When a case is opened, case goes under eBay's policies and not our DOA policies. So say a shipment is delayed or customer isn't home for delivery and left at front door, we the sellers are still responsible. I noticed almost every live animal/plant listing has DOA policies. Too bad they are USELESS. Just a heads up for all ya for winter shipments. You are responsible for getting the live animal/plant arriving safely. Doesn't matter if they selected Priority Mail Express or Standard Mail, you WILL lose the case. Your listing description in eBay's eyes are worthless letters. Very surprised about this. You guys may call eBay case specialist and ask them if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayMotivated Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 That's unfortunate. I've noticed that buyers usually have the upper hand when it comes to eBay and Paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yah. Our policies are useless because buyer protection doesn't follow our policies but ebay/paypals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think eBay has new policies regarding shipping live animals now. Live fish must be sent using overnight shipping. If you make a new listing with the options of anything other than overnight shipping, it'll be removed anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Same with shrimp if they catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think eBay has new policies regarding shipping live animals now. Live fish must be sent using overnight shipping. If you make a new listing with the options of anything other than overnight shipping, it'll be removed anyway. Almost every eBay live animal listing ships expedited or slower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think you'll slowly see those listings disappear. They weren't catching older listings but they do stop people from making new listings that offer slower shipping options. I was confused at first and I made two listings, which were both taken down. Basically we cannot use USPS anymore for live animals sold on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Which is strange because Ebay promotes USPS, and visa versa. miwu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDT78 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Whats the most days shrimp can survive on average in transit before DOA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Since it's winter time, it would probably survive for a good 3-4 days before temps are too dangerous and most heat packs go around 72hours max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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