What really is FREE POSTAGE ?

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I have been reading the many comments given in the light of ebay's delve, into the "cost" Sellers charge to post a said item. Without bringing up all that has already been mentioned, l am a bit confused now. What l have been watching was a Video Card for a PC, Seller had it for BIN @ $7.95 with Postage added of $5.95 Same Seller now has same item BIN @ $16.95 FREE POSTAGE.

So looking at that example, l fail to see any FREE POSTAGE there at all. Is is better to still show the actual cost of postage, along with the actual cost of the said item ? Do ebay still "profit" no matter what out of the cost of postage to the said Buyer , which the Buyer is paying for.

I myself feel that it is not right to have a Seller claim you are getting FREE POSTAGE, when in reality, that is NOT THE CASE.

Just my thoughts though. Thank you.

polly.the.cat

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Posted 11 years ago·Last reply 2 years ago

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kh-jean

·2 years ago

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Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.

hemi2435

·2 years ago

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Coming from a buyer; I prefer free postage. I know It's built in but at the end of the day if the transaction 'goes south', I will be refunded the full amount.

sugar249

·2 years ago

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@hemi2435 wrote:
Coming from a buyer; I prefer free postage. I know It's built in but at the end of the day if the transaction 'goes south', I will be refunded the full amount.

And it only took 10 years to come up with that gem, that is incorrect anyhow.

Enjoy 2034

brickworksmarket

·2 years ago

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It is totally correct but as everyone knows you will have some theory why it is not but due to some reason or other who will not share how you come with the idea. We should be grateful I suppose that you don't.

sugar249

·2 years ago

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Bit unclear what you are confused about, but hey its early morning

springyzone

·2 years ago

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Gee, a 10 year old thread.

Is this a record?

Hemi I think if you open an ebay claim and win, you get a refund of the total paid, whether the postage component was listed separately or not.

Hopefully though you'll never have to make too many claims.

sugar249

·2 years ago

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@springyzone wrote:
Gee, a 10 year old thread.

Is this a record?

Hemi I think if you open an ebay claim and win, you get a refund of the total paid, whether the postage component was listed separately or not.
Hopefully though you'll never have to make too many claims.

Exactly,