Advice on performing runs to Media Markt to get Steelbooks for Users here

[American Baron]

Hi all,

I would like to ask a question to the round here and hope to get honest opinions. Since I live in Germany, I am willing to make weekend runs to Media Markt and get Steelbooks for users here, since they are not able to get any themselves.

I did this for the first time yesterday for several people and found the effort of doing them this Favor to be tremendous (driving back and forth several Miles, sorting out orders, buying packing Material, etc...). After that run (and after my wife telling me I was nuts for doing it), I feel that I should be compensated for the work.

My question is what would be considered fair and correct?

Thanks in Advance!

AB

[SatinKzo]

You definately should be compensated for your time. Sure you are doing a favor, but you are spending alot of YOUR time and you could be doing other things.

[American Baron]

But what would be considered fair? My wife said I should add 5 Euros to each Disk, but I think that would be too much for you guys due to the exchange rate. I certainly wouldn't mind making a little bit of extra cash, but the question is what would be fair?

[jw]

yea you should be compensated but people in todays world use others for their own personal gain and dont care anymore

[American Baron]

Hi jwbbud!

I'm glad that you are here, cos I truly value your opinion. What do you personally think about my Wife's suggestion about 5 Euros per Disk?

I want to be compensated (and maybe make a buck or two ), but I certainly want to be fair.

[SatinKzo]

Since Media Markt price varies, say a minimum of $5 per disc for time (after materials and postage are added in) or 10-15% of purchase price. So, a $30 disc would be $5 extra etc and maybe multiple discs you could to 15% of total price including shipping and material... Again, it all dependson the price you get them for at the media markt you shop at.

I am just throwing out ideas for your valuable time.

[American Baron]

Postage would always be extra on top of that. That's why I want to be fair about this.

[SatinKzo]

Well, yeah, postage would be the buyers expense solely.

$30 disc, $5 for time and gas, $3 for packing plus whatever postage price is. Exchange rate is not your problem, that is up to the buyer to factor in. Of course, you are taking a slight risk up front by putting out your own money, but people here are not likely to stiff you for the steelbooks.

Being fair in one thing, not coming out at a loss financially/time wise after you do this favor for others is another. Just be upfront, honest and people (like me) will be more than willing to pay for titles we want.