Postage overcharging?

[rboomsma]

I once was prepared to buy from a large dealer in the states a medal that cost $40. Shipping within the USA was free. I asked so how much to Canada?
My answer was $30!!!!!!!!!!!! No exceptions.

I asked for what I was paying for? As I know it only really costs $2 plus packaging. I figured for non-registered $5 would be more than fair, Its what I usally pay. I was told it was for filling out customs docs, time spent in line etc.

Needless to say, I told him to keep his medal and will never buy from them.

Marc,

Good for you! People have to stand up to these unscrupulous businessmen, and I applaud your steadfastness. The "handling" fee is nothing but a way for the seller to pad his profit margin. Some people argue it's necessary because of all the "time and cost" spent packing and driving the package to the post office. Big Deal! My opinion is if you don't want to do it, then don't.

Another aggravation I have with dealing with these small time entrepreneurs on EBay are shipping times. I'll buy a DVD or something else small, pay priority shipping ( for those in U.S., priority is around 3 days ) then the lazy seller won't ship for 5 days. It's even more annoying when the guy emails you and says that he shipped the package, and when you receive it 5-10 days later, it is postmarked 2 days ago :mad: