"Buy it Now" $18.49... S&H .... $23.40

[Papa Deuce]

An ebay item I am looking at.... is there really a point to this? Are they just hoping that people will not notcie the shipping cahrges? And, this could be shipped media mail for less than $3

And, yes, I understand, that if you don't like the terms, don't buy it. But this one is ridiculously funny to me. The actual item really sells for about $35 if you can get it in a store, but you can't get it in one any longer.

Why not price the item AND the S & H reasonably?

 

[JadenLayne]

I agree, I was looking at a purse the other night and really seriously considering buying it. The purse would easily fit into a Priority Box which is what like $3.50? Anyway I didn't see shipping listed. It was one where you put your zip code it. I did and shipping NORMAL MAIL was $36.00! It said shipping covers packaging material etc. Well the last time I looked the priority boxes are free! I'm so glad I didn't bid, I would have been so mad!

 

[HERSEY]

I thought I heard ebay was doing something about overcharging for shipping? Was I dreaming?

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

I always look at the shipping price before bidding. People on ebay are crazy and will put outrageous amounts in sometimes.

 

[fabumouse]

And I've been one of the fools who has been in a hurry and not looked before I committed to being overcharged for shipping. It's never been quite that offensive, but enough that I should have learned my lesson the first time and not the . . . . . fifth.

 

[drgnfly30]

I saw one the other day.. can't remember what the auction was for but it was no more than a 1-2lb item... shipping was $99.95!!!!

 

[Blondie]

I always look at the shipping price before bidding. People on ebay are crazy and will put outrageous amounts in sometimes.

Same here. I always factor in the shipping price and decide if it's really worth it or not. Many times, it's not!

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

The sellers are trying to avoid paying fees to ebay (they don't pay a percentage of the s/h). Ebay is suppose to do something about it, but they have to be informed of it first.

 

[ktpool]

I did see something on the news within the last week or so that said ebay was going to do 'something' about outrageous s&h costs. I don't know what that 'something' is, but I can't wait!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

The sellers are trying to avoid paying fees to ebay (they don't pay a percentage of the s/h). Ebay is suppose to do something about it, but they have to be informed of it first.

Ah.... now it makes sense!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I remember my bf bought a cd rom with info about my car from the company listed for .99 buy it now with 10.00 shipping and it came in a regular envelope with a .37 ( I think that's what it was when this happened) stamp.