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Being to picky for 5p?
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andysstuff wrote: »Just leave neg/neutral feedback after they've list yours!
Talking about being picky, the word is "bought" not "brought". I thought I'd buy that your attention.Happy chappy0 -
Just take a week to post it, like they did with payment. childish i know but so what. make sure u send it second class too0
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Just send it 2nd class, That way your save the 5p plus more.0
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They sound the sort who "don't" receive it.I'd rather be an Optimist and be proved wrong than a Pessimist and be proved right.0
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Use a second hand jiffy bag to save 5p:j I love bargains:jI love MSE0
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Seriously, let it go...0
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It could be a genuine mistake, and you'd probably just let it go without a second thought if they'd paid promptly in the first place.
I know it's the principle you're concerned about rather than the amount, but it would seem a bit mean and petty to ask them to pay the 5p owed. A better approach imo would be to economise on packaging (e.g. used Jiffy bag rather than a brand new one), or if the p&p price was for 1st class, downgrade to 2nd. The buyer probably won't even notice if you do, but if you want them to be aware that you're making a point, you could enclose a cheque for the difference between the 5p and postal downgrade.0 -
Just post it out! 5p short of course!0
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Send the CD. Attach an invoice for £0.05 outstanding debt. Both sides have a laugh and you move on.They say you can't put a value on life... but I live it at half price!0
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Dont even give it a seconds thought.
What would you do with that 5p that is going to make such a difference to your life. Go for a walk today, keep your eyes to the ground, and I bet you can find 5p on the floor!
Hey, if it is really that important, pm me, and I will send you 5p in the post, I might even make your day and send you 10p!!“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” Charles M Schulz0
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