Is it because people get a better tax deduction if they charge higher shipping?
2006-09-18 13:37:30 · 6 answers · asked by Steven P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
When they sell for .99 they only have to give e-bay a little money - because everything they get for shipping is there's- and most people who sell on e-bay don't pay taxes unless they are making a living off it
2006-09-18 13:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. I got a cpu for $2 and the seller overcharged to the tune of $20. They claimed it was for the packaging and shipping. The shipping was a quarter of the $20 they charged.
2006-09-18 13:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seller has to pay e-bay a percentage based on the final selling price and not the shipping cost. They's trying to scam ebay a little.
2006-09-18 13:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Eric F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that's how they make their money, by selling cheap and charging a lot to ship.
2006-09-18 13:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by 90 civic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people hide the real price by putting it on shipping
2006-09-18 13:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, they set their minimum price using the shipping and handling fees and all you are bidding on is their profit.
2006-09-18 13:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋