OT: Shipping costs

historygeek

This seller wants 15 pounds for shipping a 1/24 Diecast Mini Cooper to Canada.

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spinaker2000

aren't you the winner??

tbirde56

It looks delicate. I'd assume he plans on doing some special packaging as well as special rate shipping.

spinaker2000

looks about like the one I got my daughter for Christmas at Penny's. I think it was about $30.

historygeek

Ok, I should have been more clear. I think the price that the seller is charging me for shipping is ludicrous and laughable. I bought another larger model (1/18 as opposed to 1/24) from GB at the same time and they only charged me 6 pounds for shipping to Canada.

HG

spinaker2000

So.......whatcha gonna do????

tbirde56

Ask if shipping can be reduced or what a minimal amount might be.

historygeek

Well, if I had an Army, Navy and Air Force I would invade Great Britain and chastise the seller for his exorbant shipping fees, but since I do not a letter will suffice, politely requesting him to lower his shipping fee to a reasonable amount.

HG

wybrit

Hey, the poor guy is just trying to offset his ebay and PayPal fees for the transaction.

spinaker2000

<< <i>Hey, the poor guy is just trying to offset his ebay and PayPal fees for the transaction. >>



and the cost of the item!

0john0

I know it doesn't help you any now, but I always try to resolve these questions before the auction ends.

Other than that I just don't deal with the English....because their Pound is too strong right now.

PuddlePirate

I buy quite a bit of stuff from GB and for the most part they are very fair when it comes to shipping costs. I expect the seller is figuring his packing and extra weight into the shipping amount. 15 pounds does sound a bit high though. Email him - he'll probably come down to something reasonable.