I didn't think eBay could get any worse!

[Y33TREKker]

I'm wondering if all these additional fees are the reason for the overall rise in shipping charges I've been witnessing on eBay lately. As with any business, increased operating costs generally get passed on to the customer, so eBay sellers seem to doing the same, just in a sort of backhanded way.

[ZEUS]

I'm wondering if all these additional fees are the reason for the overall rise in shipping charges I've been witnessing on eBay lately. As with any business, increased operating costs generally get passed on to the customer, so eBay sellers seem to doing the same, just in a sort of backhanded way.

That makes sense to me - I know eBay has rules in place that made it illegal to over-charge for shipping. It still happens though. Navigator tried charging for handling and what not by including it in the shipping price. Several people here got pissed off about that. Can't blame either person (buyer or seller) for their actions if that is the case. Not much of an option for the seller otherwise.