I completely agree. eBay seems to add a significant markup to “eBay International Shipping” while reducing the overall service level — essentially charging more for less, which regulators typically frown upon. In Australia, we have the ACCC, which investigates price gouging and companies that blatantly take advantage of consumers. I’ve referred eBay International Shipping to them and included several recent examples (usd $46 for just 19 basketball cards, with delivery taking almost 6 weeks - clearly charging DHL fees but providing surface mail service). If New Zealand has a similar consumer protection body, I’d encourage you to do the same. eBay consistently looks for ways to squeeze extra money from both buyers and sellers, and some of its practices definitely cross the line. The more people that complain, the greater the likelihood that eBay will be brought into line.

I don't know what the rules and regulations are as far as sellers using Ebay's shipping system but it appears now most of the sellers who deal with items I am interested in use this system. It's not fair at all on overseas purchasers. Often we are charged far money in freight than the item purchased. I'm sure, no matter what, Ebay Management are not going to take any notice of complaints  by buyers from overseas. All they are interested in is profit.

you just dont buy from UK or USA that uses the global postage **bleep** 

Cost me nearly $30 US to post 4 toolbox keys to Aus

Of course it's possible... it's highly unlikely, though.

You would need to contact eBay management

Base level staff rarely read here, management certainly don't

Bare in mind eBay do not take requests though