Postage from USA - why so expensive?

[terroxyboy]

I have pretty much given up buying avything from the USA. Are their overseas postage fees really that exhorbitant at the other end? We are talking $25 - $30 for very small packages, compared to around $10 - $15 equivalent delivery method from the UK.

[padi*0409]

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@imastawka wrote:

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[imastawka]

Now. now Padi.   No judgement.

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Ghosts of their former selves?

What happened to them?

Do you want me to have a word with them and scare them back to reality? Be afraid smilies, be VERY afraid! Look at them being afraid.....

[padi*0409]

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@*tippy*toes* wrote:

Ghosts of their former selves?

What happened to them?

Do you want me to have a word with them and scare them back to reality? Be afraid smilies, be VERY afraid! Look at them being afraid.....

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[lambretta60]

Totally agree, the postage rates are a joke. Saying that It can't be good for business U.S side as im sure international sales count for for a large percentage. I used to buy cd's and records from the U.S with no problem on Ebay, but will not now due to over the top postage.

[buddymaster1976]

WE did that once lot mack around as brought a item from ebay and sender doesnt know how post international so we told them post it to friend of ours in USA and they posted it to Australia, not cheap $60 (Beware of currency exchange knowledge)

[kopenhagen5]

Crikey posted here 2 years ago. Don't think you will get a response.

[dlovelykids]

I WANTED 1 SHIRT AND THE CHARGE WOULD HAVE BEEN 40.00

CANT BUY USA ANYMORE

jUDY

[ton.musca]

I live in Melbourne Australia. Every single item I look at on eBay USA has shipping charges which far exceed the cost of the item, and I am talking about small packages. The shipping charges can range from US$25 to US$50 for small similar sized items. Then I have to factor in the exchange rate. I think eBay itself should negotiate on behalf of all its sellers and have set prices over a range of weights and sizes and of course destinations. Many sellers in China throw in shipping for free. The whole point of eBay is to find a bargain. Otherwise there is no point of dealing on eBay. I'm sure the eBay offices don't pay crazy shipping prices when they have goods delivered,

[esayaf]

The whole point of eBay is to make money for eBay.
Why would eBay want to lower the cost of shipping when they charge commission on shipping.