Jim,

I think you may have misunderstood me.

I would just like "guidelines". The guidelines would apply unless other terms and conditions apply. Such as:

o If the sender does not insure the package, then the sender is responsible and must either issue a refund or send a replacement if the package is lost.
o If the buyer is paying, the buyer determines the shipments options, ie. regular mail or priority.
o If the buyer is paying and declines to insure the package, the buyer is resposible if the package is lost.
o If the buyer is paying, the buyer may send a self-addressed and stamped envelope in lieu of paying the shipping cost to the buyer.
o If the buyer is paying, the seller may only charge actual postage costs plus up to some amount, say $1.00 for example, for packaging and handling.

This list is not meant to be complete, they are only examples. The list should serve as a guideline for club members. If something different from the guidelines is wanted, the parties only have to agree to them prior to finalizing a deal. This way there are no surprises after the auction is over.

If you want to use UPS, that is fine. Just let the buyer know that up front.
To be a little ridiculous, suppose an auction listing just said: "Buyer pays shipping cost". After the auction was over, the seller says: "I send all my packages by Federal Express next day air, insured. Cost for shipping is $15.00, plus $5.00 packaging and handling." The auction was for a current $1 Vegas chip that had a final auction price of $1.49. According to way the things are now, the buyer is obligated to pay the $20.00 shipping fee. There must be some way of avoiding this situation. I would rather say in my auction listing: "Buyer pays for actual postage charges, CC>CC guidelines apply."

Jim, what do you think?