Low postage rate for books. How do they do that?

I puchased a book for 3.00 and was charged 3.50 for postage in one order. In another order with a different seller, I bought 4 books for 8.00 with free shipping. Both Australian sellers. They were thick books and wouldnt go close to being large letters so I wonder if the sellers just made a mistake or whether there is something I am missing. Other sellers seem to charge very low postage rates for books and they must surely be losing money.

 

I thought books should go as parcel post.

Message 1 of 3
Latest reply
2 REPLIES 2

Low postage rate for books. How do they do that?

I can't think of how to explain that, unless the seller somehow has access to a company's mailing account or something.  I had a seller send me something like that once.

Message 2 of 3
Latest reply

Low postage rate for books. How do they do that?

lyndal1838
Honored Contributor

The seller is probably dropshipping the books from the UK where they have special media rates.

I buy from a UK book seller and get free postage.

Message 3 of 3
Latest reply