Dear eBay seller,

[flummoxicated]

I think that asking $100.00 US to send a sewing machine via Parcel Post is nuts. Seriously. The model you're selling isn't that heavy, and there are plenty other similar auctions that have shipping from $13 - $40. Besides, Parcel Post is just asking to have it lost or destroyed. I totally get wanting to recoup your time to go to the post office, but your time ain't worth that much. If you want a certain amount for your machine, just have a reserve price.

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[flaming-mo.livejournal.com]

Brava!

Thank you for writing about one of my very few pet peeves with EBay; vendors who try to tuck in some extra profit by charging unreasonable shipping fees.

While I am always cautious and have never had trouble, I always double-check the shipping price before I bid. What amazes me are the auctions where the shipping cost exceeds the sale price of the item!

[flummoxicated.livejournal.com]

I refuse to buy from a vendor who jacks up the s&h that much!

[mikester.livejournal.com]

I checked with the USPS rate calculator...a 70 pound item (the max weight the P.O. will take for regular mail, apparently) shipped from one coast to the other would cost $50 for parcel post.

That seller is, as they say, high.