Post #72435 by Atomic Cocktail on Sun, Jan 25, 2004 3:46 PM

It's called "Padding the bill" and the main reason I've stopped using eBay. Unfortunately, it seems all to common recently.

I once bought a bunch of paper patterns for .99 cents and was charged $4.00 shipping (for priority mail). It came in a reused manila envelope without padding - 1st class for 90 cents! I emailed the seller and got no response. They had already left me positive email (as I always responded quickly and paid quickly).

I felt no compunction leaving them negative feedback. I have left several negative feedbacks for items not described, not received etc. I have never received a negative feedback. I say leave a negative feedback. Others should be made aware of unscrupulous dealers bad business practices. The only trick is to word it so you can get all your info in the limited space eBay leaves for you.

In the future, if you have the time email the dealer and ask for a shipping quote to your zip code. Be sure to have them tell you if it includes insurance and any "handling" charges.