I live in Australia..Too many times I see an item that I wish to purchase that is in the US or the UK..... In the UK there is the option of surface mail.. "International Economy"...but unfortunately sellers refuse to go for this option..citing ebay policy..etc.... on the other side of the world, we have the US, who can charge mind numbing fees (eg. a clothes peg to Australia for $100 !! ).. despite the fact that Ebay encourage us to report those who overcharge on postage. When selling, I try to send my item for the cheapest alternative I can find, and/or ask the person how they want it sent.. after all THEY ARE PAYING FOR THE POSTAGE ... NOT ME !!! I have come to the realisation that too many people make their profit thru postage.. and Ebay is helping them achieve this.. My argument is ,...If I am paying for the postage, then it is my choice as to how it is sent.. If it saves me $20, but takes a month to get to me , so be it ! Where do I stand with this ?? Ken
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