[krmathis]

Nothing wrong imo.
If you find the shipping charges too high, then simply skip bidding on the item. Simple as that...

 

[Aimless1]

the shipping cost is part of the total cost of buying an item. it's not what you bid, but what the total is.

 

[AudioPhewl]

...until you receive a faulty item, and the supplier only offers a refund of the item price, not a replacement...

~Phewl.

 

[evilking]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AudioPhewl /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...until you receive a faulty item, and the supplier only offers a refund of the item price, not a replacement... ~Phewl.

A Paypal dispute will refund the total price including shipping.




EK

 

[amphead]

Buyer beware! It's the reason to research the sellers feedback from other buyers. If I get a funny feeling about the seller, then I skip the purchase and look elsewhere. There was a HK seller on e-bay who quit after saying goods shipped from Ca, when they really shipped from HK. He had received numerous comments about that happening.

 

[AudioPhewl]

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilking /img/forum/go_quote.gif A Paypal dispute will refund the total price including shipping. EK

Really? I've just(today) had to launch a Paypal dispute because I received a faulty item(Zero DAC, can read about it in the headphone amplifiers forum). The case was closed immediately because "We're unable to decide this claim in your favour at this time. PayPal's Buyer Complaint Policy applies to the delivery of goods but not to disputes about merchandise quality."

The protection offered by Paypal is laughable. Looks like I'll be talking to my bank about a chargeback in the morning...

~Phewl.

 

[malldian]

Its fine by me morally but I wouldn't buy from them.

 

[LostOne.TR]

I'd generally avoid those types of auctions if possible too.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Quote:

Originally Posted by braillediver /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's against eBay rules to have inflated shipping fees to avoid the listing fees.

Exactly. On eBay it's against the rules, and therefore an unfair practice if the seller is using the service to sell their wares.

 

[Akabeth]

I always look at the shipping before buying a merchandise in eBay. Unless its outrageous (false and inflated), then I don't really care.

 

[kool bubba ice]

Not fair. & I don't do it..

 

[Towert7]

I too avoid people who heavily inflate shipping charges.

Makes you wonder if they actually 'save' any money from the amount of people who will simply pass over the item.

 

[progo]

You can ask for anything, you can pay (or not pay) for anything: this is a free market. Though I wouldn't buy from these.

 

[lbcliff]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samgotit /img/forum/go_quote.gif Precisely. From the actual listing: Anyone who orders this, doesn't do the reading, and gets screwed deserves it. It's fair.

 

[ronnielee54]

I have pretty much given up on ebay. I have found that if I want to buy audio equipment, I can usually find what I want in the FS forums. Would rather help a headfier out anyway. Back in the day when ebay was the new fronteir it was fun. Ebay stores have pretty much ruined it for me.