Why does an items cost change to a higher amount, no matter which size etc you choose.

[johnjada]

The amount shown in the the listing is $5.75, but when you choose a size/ color, it increases to $13.78. regardless of any combination. I would call this deceitful marketing. See item #251503005830 by seller  huayouhua10fv, you may find more items from them do the same.

[bigbrickshop]

There must be at least one variation that has that price or it would not show in the search result.

Found it. Select Grey, size 41.

[thecatspjs]

gosh, I bet they lose more customers with such an annoying search and browse manipulation

[cq_tech]

In fact, none of the variations have the initial lower price, which is clearly a listing error. As soon as any size or colour is selected, the price immediately changes from $5.78 to $13.78. You can either report the listing to eBay as being misleading, or contact the seller to let them know instead (assuming that it's an honest mistake, which I somehow doubt).

[bigbrickshop]

It is not listed incorrectly.

There is one variation at that price.

Colour: Gray

Size: 41

[cq_tech]

How strange. I clearly missed that one, although I can't understand why a grey size 41 moccasin should be $5.78 yet sizes 40 & 42 are both $13.78 - it makes no sense.

[thecatspjs]

Its sneaky search and browse manipulation IMO  - or error.

[bigbrickshop]

I agree, it probably is one or the other. But it is not reportable.

What really annoys me is when you see bait and switch style listings that include variations for items that are not even in the same category. I suppose eBay doesn't care as they're not losing any money as the sellers are probably using free listings.

[davewil1964]

Maybe they only have ONE of the grey 41 ands the rest are pairs?

[bigbrickshop]

🙂  🙂