Shipping eggs on Ebay

[domino7]

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Seriously?

 

[luckypickens]

I had someone ask me about putting in a heat pack and I replied back I didn't think it was a good idea. I have used the packs hunting and they get rather warm and I would be afraid they would get to hot in the medium flat rate box. This time of year I always put Do Not Freeze on the box and never had a problem yet. I did tell the buyer I would be happy to get some and put one in the box if that is what she wanted, but she might also want to check out BackYardChicken Forum before she decides. I agree it is their money and I'll put whatever they want in it LOL!

 

[deerman]

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I disagree ...if i know it would hurt the eggs..no couldn't do it....no more than i would just ship them only in a egg carton if that is what they want.

If they couldn't trust my shipping, then buy another place. Yes I am that sure of my care and packing of hatching eggs....guess what never had ANY complain.

 

[deerman]

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[rockinpaints]

Hi All

I offer shipping with or with out the shipping warmers, what ever is preferred by the buyer. I use 72 hour warmers and have not had a problem, however I have had a problem with extremely cold/frozen eggs due to the postal service mishandling (eggs that were left on my door step even though the box said 'call for pick-up'). Having said that, I will say it is important how you place the shipping warmer. I don't ship in a medium box (and I don't use egg cartons to ship). I always use the large boxes (not flat rate) and single wrap in large bubble wrap. There is always several inches of shredded paper on top of the bubble wrapped eggs. The shipping warmer is taped to the top of the box or in its one flat rate cardboard mailer so it will never come in contact with the eggs. It will only raise the temperature in the box 10 degrees at best. (Not saying it's right it's just the way I ship.)

According to the postal service packages are never left sitting outside and they are always 'in route' to their destination. However, the backs of the trucks are not heated neither are the opened docks. I still believe we can do absolutely everything right and the bottom lines is the hatchability depends on how they were handled on their trip.

I believe shipping warmers are a preference and I am OK with it either way. I believe it is up to the buyer how they would like them shipped, as they are usually the ones assuming the responsibility of shipped eggs. (Sorry! I just needed to add my 2 cents

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You all have a wonderful evening!!

 

[E.M. Silkies]

In my humble opinion, I think that when sending emails and messages you have to try extra hard to make sure your coming across nice/ polite and professional. You have to go that extra mile to try and insure that things don't come across rude. Simply because there are no voice inflections or audible tone in written(or typed) text. I don't think the seller was intentionally being rude but I also don't think that anyone should imply that the buyer is new to poultry dealings, nor should anyone assume that the buyer is an expert and leave out important info. Ok, a bit of a tangent here.... Sorry. Point is, I don't think the seller was being blatantly rude but also did not go out of their way to be professional.