2006-08-24 15:24:47 · 7 answers · asked by wise 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
The seller sets the rate for shipping and handling. Although ebay rules state that a seller cannot overcharge for shipping and handling, many sellers charge really high rates and get away with it. The reason they do this is because they offer the item for a very low price and then jack up the shipping. Since ebay doesn't collect fees on the shipping, the seller pockets more money. Also, they are hoping you won't pay attention to the shipping until the auction is over.
2006-08-24 15:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the deceptive marketing that most seller on eBay conduct while selling stuff. Since a lot people sort item listings by price from low to high in order to find out which one they are interested. Hiding the real total cost of ownership (TCO) in s&h charge is a good way around eBay's fee charging mechanism as the fee is only a percentage of selling price excluding S&H.
2006-08-24 19:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by yyjerseyian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-24 22:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the seller does that on purpose so there item will show up as the cheapest item in the category and they make all there money on shipping. Theres no way around it.
2006-08-24 15:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by aarontwoa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The seller hides some of there profit there so as to give you a lower price...this standard practice
2006-08-24 19:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by stillhappy89 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That were many sellers make most of there money. You got to go with cheapest option seller offers.
2006-08-24 15:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they make extra bucks on the S&H. you're stuck with whatever shipping method they use. look for the same item with cheaper shipping
2006-08-24 15:32:19 · answer #7 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋