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eBay's Latest Screw-Up

So, if eBay is so bad, where do you sell?

Who Wins in eBay's New Shipping Cost Requirements?

What's not fair is the fellow puts up an item for sale that is "won" in the auction at a $.99 bid, then afterwards he tells you he is in China and the S&H is $255! Then he hints that if you don't pay, there will be a very bad feedback in your future. This scam is rampant, and here-to-fore Ebay didn't police it. That S&H needs to be up front in some fashion. I agree with idea that a Max Flat Rate be listed, or that the handling surcharge be flat, then listed with the name of the carrier and the type of service used (i.e. USPS Priority). That way, the buyer can calculate the rate to his location, plus handling, BEFORE he bids. At the same time, the seller doesn't need to calculate rates to all possible locations, nor does he need to list an overly high flat max cost. The rates for all the major carriers can be calculated online or obtained by a simple phone call. (The seller would also need to list weight and dimensions of the package to make the operation complete.)