Best Way to Return a Damaged Game to an International Seller?

jonebonejonebone
in Help Wanted!
So I had a sealed game arrive today that was crushed badly.  It's damaged so bad that no partial refund would compensate, I simply do not want it.  I only paid $200 shipped for it but now I have a dilemma to face.  It was a normal paypal payment between two private sellers, not an eBay deal.  Seller is on NA with 0 feedback, but he doesn't post much around here.



I haven't heard back from him  yet (literally just emailed / messaged him), but I'm expecting to have to return this out of pocket for a full refund.  What are my options?  It looks like price quotes VIA USPS are:



First Class International $16.31 (no tracking)

Priority Mail International $36.91

Express Mail International $40.89



I know Express has tracking, what about Priority?  I'm pretty unhappy about having to eat this much over a return that simply wasn't packed well, but what do you guys think is the best method.  Thanks fellas.

Comments

  • dewisp02dewisp02
    James, I was literally just getting ready to post a similar thread so I feel your pain.
  • dewisp02dewisp02
    Double Post

    James, I was literally just getting ready to post a similar thread.
  • PROXXSHOTPROXXSHOT
    I would definitely ship it using a service that's going offer tracking that way u can check delivery
  • DibinDibin
    Have you thought about carrior pidgeon?
  • SamhainSamhain
    You can't blame this on the postage company? I've had things that were packed horribly, but I make sure people boldly post "Fragile" on the box. I'd definitely try to fight the shipping company. Just don't back down. You have to be ruthless with them.
  • StarwanderStarwander
    You'll be fine as long as it either shows delivered or attempted delivery. Doesn't matter if they try not to accept the package. If you shipped it back Pay-Pal will side with you.
  • rondy_rondy_
    do Express Mail International w/ tracking
  • War PigWar Pig
    Is it a game that will fit into a priority mail flat rate box (small)? If so use this method. It will only cost $16.95 and he should get it in about a week. It only tracks up through U.S. customs. Once it leaves our boarders it's not trackable. I've never had an issue using this shipping...
  • SwiftFrostSwiftFrost

    Originally posted by: War Pig



    Is it a game that will fit into a priority mail flat rate box (small)? If so use this method. It will only cost $16.95 and he should get it in about a week. It only tracks up through U.S. customs. Once it leaves our boarders it's not trackable. I've never had an issue using this shipping...

    This is the best route. If it doesn't fit in a small flat rate, you could try a little bigger box, and them put that box inside a flat rate envelope for the same cost. I've done that before as well.


  • beerguybeerguy
    You are going to get the same amount of tracking (very little) if you send either first class mail or flat rate priority mail for an international parcel.



    If you want to make sure it gets back safely, send via registered first class mail which is a bit more expensive that FCM but more secure.
  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    Guys, pretty sure Jone figured this out two months ago when he originally posted it.
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