I have a number of things I am holding up and not putting on the auction right now because of Natiionals about to start - and I have to get a hold of Evelyn to see about relisting her items as they were taken off so I could list them so that she was not charged a fee for them - and SWA - I won the Easter Parade
: - since it was ME, I forgot to print the sheet and so I could mark it when I notified the seller.
Ginny and I have kind of worked it out on when she gets the payment, she forwards the notice to me, so we are getting that streamed lined. It just takes time. I also try to send her updated Excel sheets telling her who got what, etc., for her records. I think the best way, since we are non-profit, for payment is to let it stay going to the treasurer. That way nothing gets lost in the shuffle. I know a payment Evelyn sent me took over three weeks to get here and was postmarked by four different states - I have no idea what happened to that envelope, but it had a hard time reaching me!!
As far as donators shipping out, when an item is listed for auction, I am going to notify the donator it has been put up and ask them to please package it for mailing at that point. Then, when payment is RECEIVED, they will be notified of the buyers name and address and asked to mail within 48 hours - and also asked if that is not possible - some live quite a ways from the PO or UPS and work full time - to advise me when they will ship - I will then let the buyer know when the item will be shippped. I think that will help things and keep everyone in communication.
Different thoughts are welcomed.