Postage q?

[Girlzmum]

I won a dress on eBay last week - don't get me wrong I love the dress and it's perfect but I'm questioning the postage. I was charged £3.95, yet the dress arrived wrapped in a sandwich bag, with a cut up Sainsburys plastic bag taped over it and a piece of paper with my address taped onto it. The postage marking says £1.84 - thats over £2 less than I was charged!
How do the eBay sellers work out postage costs? I know most are completely honest with postage but I really think some use them to top up the amount they receive for the auction.

[Daffs]

Yes you were ripped off! Lots of people do it sadly.

:kisshands:

[Girlzmum]

Very glad I only paid £6 for the dress then!

I won 2 shirts yesterday from the same seller (the shirts not the dress itms!) so I emailled and asked for the postage to be reduced (was charging £2 per item - for a short sleeved mans shirt? Don't think so) She got back saying she was "willing" (big of her!) to reduce it by £1 - so I'm still getting charged £3. I'm looking forward to seeing the cost for the postage there.

[Daffs]

Very glad I only paid £6 for the dress then!

I won 2 shirts yesterday from the same seller (the shirts not the dress itms!) so I emailled and asked for the postage to be reduced (was charging £2 per item - for a short sleeved mans shirt? Don't think so) She got back saying she was "willing" (big of her!) to reduce it by £1 - so I'm still getting charged £3. I'm looking forward to seeing the cost for the postage there.

Well what a big favour. Cheek.

[Seren]

it's postage package and handling

I have on my about me page that I will on occasion re-cycle packaging, I try and keep postage costs down and have got 5/5 on extended feedback re my postage. I am horrified when people don't use correct bags etc to post but I would mind if the postage was low.

I don't bid on items where the postage is high anymore. There are some good peeps out there, I found one yesterday, he was really honest about his policy and said he added 30p as packaging costs.

I occasionaly underestimate, my scales can be a bit iffy.

I would say you've over charged, reflect in the extended feedback you give, give a low mark.

[Whassat]

i've asked the same Q before and its cos the wash and iron it, have to pay thier fees and everything, pay for the envelope (or free carrier bag in your case) and sellotape, bus fare/petrol to the post office!!!.................yeah right :cheesy:
i hate paying for postage and esp hate being ripped off :angry:

[Sarah]

Hi,
Most people add a bit on to cover postage, packaging and handling and to cover fees. I think you were definately over charged but there's nothing you can do about it really after the event. You should ask any questions before you buy as when you purchase you are agreeing to pay the price for the item and the postage cost quoted.
You could try complaining and they might refund some to you, especially as it's so poorly packaged. But a tip for the future is if you're not sure about anything, ask first.
I won't purchase from buyers with high postage charges.
Sarah x

[nicholamarie]

i just bought a fire blanket(for childming) and postage was about £4.50 but item was heavy. anyway got the item and seller said he was posting me a £2.00 cheque back cause he over charged postage cost. i didnt ask he just sent an email once he posted the item

there are a few nice sellers but most try and make money on postage.

i dont bid on high postage items

[Girlzmum]

I would normally take into consideration that people need to cover costs, packaging etc but that seller really took the p1ss. I also would usually aviod high postage charges but the dress was perfect for my sisters engagement party on Saturday (she decided on a glam theme so I wanted something nice)

[*debbie*]

You can charge what you want for postage really..especially if you pick sellers standard rate!
I always weight my items add a little extra for packaging, then go to the royal mail website and find out what the cost will be!

[Rainbowwitch]

You can charge what you want for postage really..especially if you pick sellers standard rate!
I always weight my items add a little extra for packaging, then go to the royal mail website and find out what the cost will be!


I do exactly the same. though on a few occassions I have got it wrong (I think its due to the new sizing of packages/parcels

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[Sarah]

You can charge what you want for postage really..especially if you pick sellers standard rate!
I always weight my items add a little extra for packaging, then go to the royal mail website and find out what the cost will be!

Actually that's not strictly true. There are guidelines about what you can and can't charge and if you see someone charging extraordinarily high postage you can report them to ebay who will investigate them. A lot of people do it as you don't pay fees on postage.