Seller Charged Too Much For Postage

shahidemran

Hi
Today I recieved Item, The seller charged me £15 for postage but actual stamp on packet is $10(nearly equal to £6), he charged me about £9 extra. What shall I do?

feival

Absolutely nothing. Remember you are paying for postage and packaging and abour and all other costs associated with posting your parcel. The price as stated bears no relation to the cost of a stamp. Really when you buy something on ebay you need to consider the total cost of the item and postage and packaging.

bleugh

you knew what postage costs were when you bid on it!
nothing you can do other than VERY NICELY ask him why it cost so much less than he charged.

your statement isnt exactly clear tho,

did postage actually COST £6 and he charged you £9 ?

if so, thats a VERY REASONABLE markup, don't forget, postage and packing materials are expensive, and the bloke's time


if, however, it cost £6 and he charged you £9 extra, meaning £15, then thats a high markup,

BUT, how much was the product you purchased?, was it one of those cheap 99p start jobbies thats worth more, but profit is made up with the postage?, if so, you're clearly happy, you have your item, he has his profit, where's the complaint?

gizmoleeds

If you bought a product from the states then the guy will probably have had to go to a post office and queue - which he may not have to do for domestic items.

If I were selling to someone in the US I would make a markup on postage to cover the cost of doing this.

rrwfotr

Nowadays any half good jiffy padded bag costs anywhere from £2 - £10, depending on size etc. Also I live a good few miles from my postoffice therefore it will cost me time and money to post the item if recorded. You need to make sure you read all charges on listing.

Recently I purchased an MMC memory card from Hong Kong I made sure the item had postal insurance, I paid extra however if the item went missing in the post I would of been covered and plus I could track the item from overseas.

shahidemran

Thanks mates for your reply, Actually he charged me £15 but sent item in normal post, Apparently Sellet is registered in UK and in bidding he said Item location UK but I received it from USA , I don't mind that postage if he sent me via recorded/special delivery.

shahidemran

bleugh wrote:

your statement isnt exactly clear tho, did postage actually COST £6 and he charged you £9 ?

He charged me £15. The wining price was £27. Anyway :beer:

jaffa30

Hi

What did the description say about postage ie was it stated that it would be recorded or special , if it said sellers standard rate that can mean anything.

as said you have to take into account the P&p when bidding on items

Jaffa

angelcake

Leave a neg?

shahidemran

Hmmmm I'll speak to him, If he couldn't give me valid reason probably I'lll do it.

rdwarr

Leaving a neg because the seller charged you the postage he said he was going to? That WILL make you popular!