OT. Anybody else getting pi$$ed about what people are charging for shipping on ebay?

DawnM71 · 02-28-2005, 10:22 AM

I see cute things and want them but I REFUSE to pay what the seller wants for shipping. You know the item costs less than $3 or $4 to send and they want $6 and up. It is really getting me mad. And what is worse, you write them a nice letter asking why and they get all pi$$y on ya. Ackkkk! OK...done venting. LOL!

Mish · 02-28-2005, 10:26 AM

I haven't been on e-bay much at all, but I see weekly posts here and on the e-bay bb, it must be getting bad

Sonj · 02-28-2005, 10:31 AM

It is bad! I'm not a big ebayer, but I do some damage every now and then... I wanted a pair of PJ's and they wanted $6.50 for shipping!!!!!

One pair of short's and a top... crazy!

MissCookie · 02-28-2005, 10:35 AM

I just got a package today that I was forced to pay $8 and insurance on. It actually cost the seller $4 to ship. They've already left me feedback and I'm debating whether to mention their highway robbery! LOL! Usually I don't bid but she had offerend combined shipping and I thought that would be a better deal than it ended up being.

DawnM71 · 02-28-2005, 10:38 AM

Same thing happened to me Stacy. I pre-asked if a seller combined shipping. She wanted $5 each auction to ship t'shirts. She said she would so I bought 3 things from her. She only knocked off $1 on ech item and charged me $12 to ship 3 t'****s.

Next time I will have to ask what they will charge for combined shipping. I sooo wanted to cancel the auction when I got the invoice but wasn't sure I could and didn't want neg feedback.

mmi · 02-28-2005, 10:49 AM

I think people are just trying to make up for the increase in ebay fees. I have been putting $6 to ship mens speedo shorts... as i am only selling them for 9.99.... so I make $2 on shipping. If i list at 11.99 or more... then I have to pay more to list AND more on the final(ebay doesnt' take any final fees on the shipping total). So for me, I can sell them cheaper to the person by charging 2 more bucks... plus cheaper for them as I would have to raise my starting fee to cover the extra that ebay takes. Now more than $6 to ship... I would pass on the product.

knoxy · 02-28-2005, 12:21 PM

I had to pass up on a shirt I really wanted for Bridget because the seller wanted $10.00 for S/H. I can understand a slight handling fee, but a shirt shipped for $10. Yikes.

Monette · 02-28-2005, 01:12 PM

I just bought a 2t dress for my daughter and shipping is $5. I think that's too much. So I asked if there's any way I can pay actual shipping cost. Hope she doesn't get mad because I asked! Frankly, I'll buy it anyway because I REALLY want it for pictures but $5???
I get PO'd when I get an item and shipping is a few dollars less than what I paid. I think that's STEALING unless they specifically state that it's handling fees (which is a crock of sh** in my book)
If I sold something like that I would only charge $1.85 (or whatever ground is nowdays) or $3.85 for Priority shipping.

cannolis · 02-28-2005, 02:22 PM

Yes.

I find that more often now than ever before, and it is irritating. I know it doesn't cost $5 to send a 2T-sized piece of clothing. Usually I pass on items where the shipping is inflated. It sometimes completely blows a good deal!

Kramer · 02-28-2005, 02:43 PM

Ok we are getting ready to welcome home my DH. I've made the kids very cute outfits fitting for the moment. Anyway I found shoes laces that are very patriotic to go with thier matching sneakers. I had to have them. I paid $8 to ship two pairs of shoelaces. They came in a regular envelope.

02-28-2005, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
DawnM71 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Earth believe it or not. :oP Posts: 21,256 Blog Entries: 6	OT. Anybody else getting pi$$ed about what people are charging for shipping on ebay? I see cute things and want them but I REFUSE to pay what the seller wants for shipping. You know the item costs less than $3 or $4 to send and they want $6 and up. It is really getting me mad. And what is worse, you write them a nice letter asking why and they get all pi$$y on ya. Ackkkk! OK...done venting. LOL! __________________ HUGS,Dawn & Dylan (3-21-01) My ONE and ONLY! TTC #2 (using same donor) on hold probably forever at this point. and 3 angels never far from my heart (7 weeks) (9 weeks) (10 weeks)

02-28-2005, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mish Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Yo!! Posts: 11,469	I haven't been on e-bay much at all, but I see weekly posts here and on the e-bay bb, it must be getting bad __________________ Mommy to two wonderful little girls: Reese 6 & Rylie 5 Engaged to my Irish Firefighter Life is FAB!!!

02-28-2005, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sonj 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Still Red :) Posts: 13,033 Blog Entries: 430	It is bad! I'm not a big ebayer, but I do some damage every now and then... I wanted a pair of PJ's and they wanted $6.50 for shipping!!!!! One pair of short's and a top... crazy! __________________ I will give your President the same respect you gave mine. (FB Flair 2009)

02-28-2005, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
DawnM71 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Earth believe it or not. :oP Posts: 21,256 Blog Entries: 6	Same thing happened to me Stacy. I pre-asked if a seller combined shipping. She wanted $5 each auction to ship t'shirts. She said she would so I bought 3 things from her. She only knocked off $1 on ech item and charged me $12 to ship 3 t'**s. Next time I will have to ask what they will charge for combined shipping. I sooo wanted to cancel the auction when I got the invoice but wasn't sure I could and didn't want neg feedback. __________________ HUGS,Dawn & Dylan** (3-21-01) My ONE and ONLY! TTC #2 (using same donor) on hold probably forever at this point. and 3 angels never far from my heart (7 weeks) (9 weeks) (10 weeks)

02-28-2005, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
mmi 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,471	I think people are just trying to make up for the increase in ebay fees. I have been putting $6 to ship mens speedo shorts... as i am only selling them for 9.99.... so I make $2 on shipping. If i list at 11.99 or more... then I have to pay more to list AND more on the final(ebay doesnt' take any final fees on the shipping total). So for me, I can sell them cheaper to the person by charging 2 more bucks... plus cheaper for them as I would have to raise my starting fee to cover the extra that ebay takes. Now more than $6 to ship... I would pass on the product. __________________ 3 years and 15 medicated cycles(clomid, injections, iui's, ivf's, fet, you name it) and 2 angels before finally getting princess 1 (1999) 2 injection cycles for princess 2(2002) Truly miracles! "Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Currently Active Chat Room Users: 0 \| Scheduled Chat Room Events
	Users in Chat Rooms: No one's chatting right now!

02-28-2005, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
MissCookie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 16,784	I just got a package today that I was forced to pay $8 and insurance on. It actually cost the seller $4 to ship. They've already left me feedback and I'm debating whether to mention their highway robbery! LOL! Usually I don't bid but she had offerend combined shipping and I thought that would be a better deal than it ended up being.

02-28-2005, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
knoxy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,210 Blog Entries: 5	I had to pass up on a shirt I really wanted for Bridget because the seller wanted $10.00 for S/H. I can understand a slight handling fee, but a shirt shipped for $10. Yikes. __________________ Jennifer Bridget 2/02 Thomas and William 10/99 "Be who you are and say what you want, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss

02-28-2005, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Monette 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,654	I just bought a 2t dress for my daughter and shipping is $5. I think that's too much. So I asked if there's any way I can pay actual shipping cost. Hope she doesn't get mad because I asked! Frankly, I'll buy it anyway because I REALLY want it for pictures but $5??? I get PO'd when I get an item and shipping is a few dollars less than what I paid. I think that's STEALING unless they specifically state that it's handling fees (which is a crock of sh** in my book) If I sold something like that I would only charge $1.85 (or whatever ground is nowdays) or $3.85 for Priority shipping.

02-28-2005, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
cannolis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,950	Yes. I find that more often now than ever before, and it is irritating. I know it doesn't cost $5 to send a 2T-sized piece of clothing. Usually I pass on items where the shipping is inflated. It sometimes completely blows a good deal!

02-28-2005, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kramer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: CA Posts: 3,422	Ok we are getting ready to welcome home my DH. I've made the kids very cute outfits fitting for the moment. Anyway I found shoes laces that are very patriotic to go with thier matching sneakers. I had to have them. I paid $8 to ship two pairs of shoelaces. They came in a regular envelope.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sharing all our Ebay Info links:	BC-Cheri	Ebay related discussions	10	01-24-2006 01:43 PM
I hope all of our youth don't buy into this.....	AngelaM	Debate Board	44	04-07-2005 01:26 PM
Do you use ebay? The Federal gov't wants their share.	AngelaM	Debate Board	2	03-29-2005 04:42 AM
Just got this email from ebay: RE: new pricing	jennifuz	Ebay related discussions	3	02-03-2005 09:13 AM
EBay is hiking up their fees - unbelieveable!	Amy H	Ebay related discussions	20	01-24-2005 09:25 PM

VISIT OUR SISTER SITES:
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar	eHarmony Advice Dating Advice	Project Wedding Wedding Songs	Weddingbee Wedding Blog