Very expensive postage in Scotland!!

pseudopensioner

Is this a genuine error or a genuine attempt to avoid ebay fees?

290139954716

£174.00 Sellers Standard Postage rate

frivolous_fay

Oh dearie me, my mouse slipped and I accidentally reported them.

I don't believe it's a mistake - they say the item is worth £1k but they've started it at 99p.

starlight_xx

For that price Id expect it to arrive by helicopter!!!

appleblossom

Hi, Could you please confirm the postal charges for this as you have stated £174.00 in the auction description - what method of posting would you be using? Alternatively, would you accept collection as although I am interested in the item, I am slightly put off by the high charge unless of course and error has been made. Many thanks.

Will let you know if s/he replies!!

Jedster

If the item was worth that much, would you spread it out on the FLOOR to take pictures of it ??? I don't think I would, and buyers protaction is only up to £150, that wouldn't even cover the postage if you had to clame...........

mmmmmmmmm........................dodgy me thinks

appleblossom

This was the reply:
[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Hi , [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Well the postage is £14.99 via parcel force 48. Well due to paying high fees for the ebay ( for the listing + final value of the winning bid) that I have to pay. So I didn't like to start the auction with £160, as I said I have to pay high fees. If you are paying by the paypal, so I have to pay 3.4% for the receiving money, plus tax, .. you can imagine how much money we have to pay for different bodies. you can collect it but I will substract £14.99. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]I hope that is now clear, and any question just e-mail. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Verdana]thanks for your interest[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Just reported!![/FONT]

glossy123

Perhaps they throw in the 2p piece as a discount to help with the postage!!

eyelinerprincess

I hope you replied to him stating that circumvention of ebay fees isn't allowed ...

code^express

julieblake wrote: »

This was the reply:
[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Hi , [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Well the postage is £14.99 via parcel force 48. Well due to paying high fees for the ebay ( for the listing + final value of the winning bid) that I have to pay. So I didn't like to start the auction with £160, as I said I have to pay high fees. If you are paying by the paypal, so I have to pay 3.4% for the receiving money, plus tax, .. you can imagine how much money we have to pay for different bodies. you can collect it but I will substract £14.99. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]I hope that is now clear, and any question just e-mail. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Verdana]thanks for your interest[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Verdana]Just reported!![/FONT]

I would agreed with the seller - if the item is worth more than £200.00 so whats the problem. If you don't like the sellers condition don't bid for it. It has nothing to do with ebay - ya ya ebay T&C so what... ebay have make enough profits .... She could be just an occasional seller.

pulliptears

code^express wrote: »

I would agreed with the seller - if the item is worth more than £200.00 so whats the problem. If you don't like the sellers condition don't bid for it. It has nothing to do with ebay - ya ya ebay T&C so what... ebay have make enough profits .... She could be just an occasional seller.

The "problem" is fee circumventing. If the item is worth more than £200 then for gods sake list the starting price as £199, or, add a reserve. Dont hike up the P+P to cover your costs.

You may not manipulate eBay’s system in order to avoid paying certain eBay fees.

Regardless how much he/she sells, it doesnt make it right.

dipsy

290140472790

here again, buy for 99; and pay £129.00 p&P

Maybe I should list all mine with a buy it now for .99p and hike up my postage, hey maybe some people wouldn't even check the postage.........:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I think its wrong, I agree ebay and paypal make a good cut, but if we all did this the whole thing wouldn't work.

Just my opinion