Over the top delivery amount! Extra $800!!??

[missmuffitt5]

Moved from other Postage problem thread!

I purchased a chicken coop, won the auction for $118 + $60 postage (post code 4000 to 4200) and to contact them if outside this area (4615)

I sent a message about postage before I bid, but did not get a reply before the auction was ending so bid on it anyway.

I was expecting maybe $80 to $100 to get it delivered!

My Invoice said $118 +$60 +$800.

I have tried to contact the seller about this being an error... 

Any help with this would be appreciated!!

[izabsmiling]

maybe the courier comp wants extra to drive from Melb to Gladstone atm ?

[***super_nova***]

maybe the courier comp wants extra to drive from Melb to Gladstone atm ?

The OP is at Nanango  4615, which, correct me if I am wrong, is 200km in the bush (from Brisbane).  The courier may have to do a trip solely for the purpose of delivering the chicken coup.  My guess is that couriers just do not do that area.  Just from interest; how much would you think would be fair for some 6 hours trip plus petrol?

By the way, it sounds that the seller is a business and they usually work Monday - Friday business hours, so expecting answer on weekend is not realistic.  🙂

[austeam]

Suggest to the seller to use Temando for frieght outside the courier service area.

I put in the figures on that listing estimated 50kg and ticked residential to residential and Temando can ship it via Allied Express for $127.87 or Hunter Express $277.80.  Startrack next flight $710.45 if you are in a hurry.

www.temando.com  it is very easy to sign up and useful for one offs.

[izabsmiling]

Sorry OP I was thinking that you were in Melbourne ...it was your last coop that was from Melb.

Thanks for clearing that up Nova 

[missmuffitt5]

 Please look at this seller.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230910130871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_6383wt...

$65 + $20.

Around here, FASTWAY/Kingaroy couriers is who will probably deliver it. 
You do know that there can b...

Anyway... will wait to see what his reply is about the $800

I picked the wrong person to purchase from... My mistake, but the amount is still ridiculous.

[austeam]

I was thinking you should have purchased the PREMIUM CHICKEN COOP WOODEN SUITABLE FOR RABBIT FERRET PET HEN CHOOK BUNNY

His postage calculator for 4615 works out to $56.32, but buying price is $71 more.  Still, much better than $860 postage.

[amalan11]

Funny enough I brought a ferret hutch from these people on wed night,I got a message saying they use Toll express if that helps

[nonny_muss]

Well, I've had no reply from my query about courier fees for a chicken coop to Gladstone yet . .. Perhaps being a Monday they are more busy than usual?

Any word your end missmuffit?

[missmuffitt5]

I have some good news... Finally got a reply from the seller. 

$90 postage.

No explanation for why the invoice said $860 for postage and not the $90 he has changed it too...

[lyndal1838]

I would not be worrying about explanations...there was obviously a glitch somewhere.

Just pay and get your chicken coop.