Wasting my time

[little_millsy2]

I've come to the conclusion I'm wasting my time on eBay these days .................the Global Shipping Program is a Royal Rip-Off and I don't see WHY I should pay $50us or more for a magazine that the Publisher only charges $5Aus to send to Australia?  I've asked if some sellers (POLITELY I might add) if they can opt out of selling to me without GSP and either been ignored or insulted. My preferences in hobbies on eBay are getting to the stage also that sellers are charging 2x or 3x the current retail value of something...Japan are the worst!.   I think I'll stick to shopping at retail outlets..................eBay used to be fun and a place to pick up good deals.....but no more!

[lyndal1838]

There is no mention of removing the threshold....just adding the GST to all imports.

As it stands at present there are other fees and charges involved which effectively adds 30%+ to the amount added to $1000+ imports.

There is no mention of that changing...only of adding 10% to lower priced items.

Most of what I buy from overseas will still be cheaper even with 10% added.  I buy marking pens for $23 per box with free postage.  Officeworks charges $52 for the same box of pens.  I am still laughing even with 10% added.

[zanadoo_56]

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

millsy, just stay away from sellers using GSP. Simples.

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If only it was that simple but for some items I've found it's the GSP or no item.  So frustrating....especially as the items are small and inexpensive.  Honestly....for example replacement vintage Tupperware pieces....$5-$7 each - GSP $24.  No thanks!

It took me months and months to find a particular pet carrier.  In the end I couldn't get my first choice as the only eBay seller used the GSP, plus adding insult to injury they also sold on Amazon using USPS...but not to Australia.  Grrrr.  Found a second hand pet carrier similar, on eBay and thankfully postage was by USPS....but that was nearly a year after I started searching.

Early on with the GSP I had more successes than failures asking sellers if they would post by USPS 1st Class Int.  Now it's nasty replies (if any) when with USPS 1st Class Int with E-DELCON delivery has never been more reliable not to mention quicker than the old days.  I just don't get it.

[kopenhagen5]

That was the other suggestion I was going to make.

Most sellers I have asked if they will send USPS have obliged and some didn't even realize GSP was on their listings.

Can't hurt to ask and if a not so polite response, well good to have found out and not deal with them. 

[*tippy*toes*]

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@zanadoo_56 wrote:

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@kopenhagen5 wrote:

millsy, just stay away from sellers using GSP. Simples.

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If only it was that simple but for some items I've found it's the GSP or no item.  So frustrating....especially as the items are small and inexpensive.  Honestly....for example replacement vintage Tupperware pieces....$5-$7 each - GSP $24.  No thanks!

It took me months and months to find a particular pet carrier.  In the end I couldn't get my first choice as the only eBay seller used the GSP, plus adding insult to injury they also sold on Amazon using USPS...but not to Australia.  Grrrr.  Found a second hand pet carrier similar, on eBay and thankfully postage was by USPS....but that was nearly a year after I started searching.

Early on with the GSP I had more successes than failures asking sellers if they would post by USPS 1st Class Int.  Now it's nasty replies (if any) when with USPS 1st Class Int with E-DELCON delivery has never been more reliable not to mention quicker than the old days.  I just don't get it.

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If the pet carrier was on the large heavier side, it could easily have been cheaper with GSP. All the large bulky items I've bought have been nearly half what USPS charge to post.