A certain piece of jewellery is listed by US Seller and GSP is listed. I wanted to purchase now and

[majestic_jewels_australia]

I wanted to buy the item now - and make immediate payment of $150 US (as stated)

The only additional fee was shipping - listed at $25.42 US.

Unlike other items this Seller has available, there was 0 further charges - including $0 GPS fees.

I proceeded to checkout where the total was $175.42 US as expected. I could NOT find any reference to additional charges or fees (including presumably, fees on behalf of GSP).

concerned due to several other sales recently incurring unexpected GSP charges (not specified/included in final invoice), I opted to change my payment method from PayPal to credit/debit card. I then noticed that PayPal would still process any credit card payment I made. Even entering my card details, the balance owing/to be paid, remained $175.42.

Once again concerned by PayPal's involvement, I decided to withhold making an immediate purchase and instead, added the item to my cart. Having done so, I then noticed that additional charges were listed in the itemised cart listing.

According to my cart, the following fees are associated with the purchase of this item

Quantity: 1
AU $197.78. (US $150)

Expedited (10-15 business days)
International Priority Shipping
+ US $13.27
AU $17.50

Import charges
+ US $35.28
AU $46

The total payable jumped from $175.42 US to $198.55 US.

my question is how and why is this occurring? Also, I thought the GSP was suppose to be stipulated in the invoice during checkout?

[andybal]

Comment - Import charges should only be 10% (GST) of the delivered item. That is 10% of the item plus shipping (US$16.37). So they are charging far too much for import duties.  If you are buying something from a British seller using GSP you will not be told the import charges until after you commit to buying an item. If this is done through Ebay you know the charge will be 10% (Australian GST) but the GPS import duties are approximately 30%. Be aware of this extra rip off.

[papermoon.lady]

PB also charges for charging, so the final amount charged is more than 10%. Just check any GSP listing and you will see that the import charges are more than 10% because they charge for charging.

For example: