topic Re: Odd Extreme postage in Buying

Odd Extreme postage

weieau6 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 05:42:17 GMT

Does anyone know whats up with this? Iv got some items here claiming to post "To Australia", but then tell me they wont post to my address in Australia, but now I've got....this beauty. Which would also be sending from Australia to Australia. Shouldn't leave the country.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

sandypebbles — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:43:34 GMT

You neglected to mention the big blue banner on their page showing 'we are sold out'

Likely that postage serves as a 'place holder' as they don't think anyone is going to be stupid enough to bid with that kind of postage

Re: Odd Extreme postage

weieau6 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:02:21 GMT

Can you show me the big blue banner? I don't see any banner, just a listing for "8 Available"

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:11:56 GMT

It's on their main page.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

weieau6 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:02:42 GMT

I clicked on the seller's page and had a look around, and I still can't see any blue banner what you guys are talking about. But I can see how it at least logically makes sense as them being out of stock being the reason they set the postage to that silly number, so I guess I'll just assume that's the reason. Seems like maybe rather than setting the postage to $1500, it'd be easier and make more sense to just set the "Available" as 0, or take the listing down or something but I guess that's just my opinion. Thanks guys.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:23:16 GMT

The same item says free postage for me.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:02:59 GMT

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Re: Odd Extreme postage

arctoph_49 — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:32:30 GMT

It's free postage for me too, and I guess it is what it should be. Not sure why the OP gets that postage price. Maybe they are using a VPN or something?

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:58:15 GMT

I had thought the same, arcto, so out of curiosity I tried a VPN with another browser (not logged in) selecting Canada, and it is still free, although it does not mention 4-day postage... just free...

Re: Odd Extreme postage

arctoph_49 — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:55:38 GMT

Well, it looks like the OP decided to just give up.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

*sons_n_daughters* — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:04:49 GMT

I'm only a few hours from Sydney, yet getting the high postage cost. Yes, I do use a VPN but it's been turned off for a few days, so it's not that. Interesting why some are showing free postage, yet others are showing obscene postage. Maybe one of the free postage members can buy for the OP? 😄 😄 😄 😄

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:04:30 GMT

The seller has 2 listings, and both are free for me, also when I am logged out or use a VPN. I live in NSW, but this does not seem to be the issue.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:12:52 GMT

If it is one of eBay's glitches, the OP could contact the seller and ask for an adjusted invoice I guess?

The banner Sandy and I mentioned yesterday is on the US site. I had googled the name of the store and then clicked on the link that came up, but it was actually the US store and site: https://www.ebay.com/str/bargainshopperswarehouse

The Aussie store seems to be open and functional.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

arctoph_49 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:18:55 GMT

Well, that's odd indeed for those who see that absurd postage.

Yes, the only option is probably to contact the seller and ask for an adjusted invoice, as eBay won't have a clue as to why this happens.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

imastawka — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:42:49 GMT

I'm in Melbourne and both listings come up as free postage.

Re: Odd Extreme postage

papermoon.lady — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:45:31 GMT

I am using a laptop with Windows 11 by the way.

I have never used the app, but I have heard it has glitches, so I wonder if those who see that price are using the app by any chance?

Re: Odd Extreme postage

arctoph_49 — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 05:00:23 GMT

I am not positive, but I think some time ago I heard of a glitch with the app that indicated free postage when it was not free. Now, if the app is really the issue, it could indicate $1,500+ postage when it's free. 🙄😒😲

Re: Odd Extreme postage

*sons_n_daughters* — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 06:28:01 GMT

@papermoon.lady wrote:
I am using a laptop with Windows 11 by the way.
I have never used the app, but I have heard it has glitches, so I wonder if those who see that price are using the app by any chance?

I am using a laptop with windoze 10 (I refuse to upgrade to 11 because my husband's laptop is a nightmare with 11). I haven't searched using the app because to be frank, I really can't be bothered.

I still see the obscene price, despite being 2 hours from Sydney and my VPN turned off.