Ebay

Ebay: Excessive Shipping Charges Policy

Examples of violating listings:

* Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2001, DVD)

BIN: US $1

Shipping: US $11 First Class USPS

Explanation: The actual cost to ship this DVD would be less than $3 using First Class Mail stated in the listing. This seller is charging all costs for this item in the shipping price thus hiding the “true” cost for this item from buyers.

* New Pink Motorola L6 L 6 Unlocked Slvr GSM World Phone

BIN: US $98.95

Shipping: US $64.84 UPS 2nd day air

Explanation: The seller has clearly stated that UPS 2nd Day Air will be used to ship this item, thus overall shipping charges are inflated.

* Sony 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Card

BIN: US $37.35

Shipping: US $26.99 Standard Shipping Service

Explanation: The seller states that the item will be shipped “Standard Shipping Service” and not an Overnight service. Given the small size/weight of this item, overall shipping charges are inflated.

Examples of Listings in Compliance:

* NEW SONY ERICSSON T237 GSM UNLOCKED COLOR PHONE * FEDEX

BIN: US $36.95

Shipping: US $18.95 Standard Overnight Flat Rate Shipping Service

Explanation: The seller is shipping this item via Fed Ex Standard Overnight and states the actual flat rate cost in the listing.

* Creative Labs Zen Micro Photo 8GB Pink MP3 Player

BIN: US $195

Shipping US $11.99 UPS ground

Explanation: The seller is sending the item via UPS ground and is charging actual shipping prices plus a reasonable fee.

* SOLID STATE Abstract Art Painting Taylor HUGE

Painting measures 36” x 24” / canvas supported by panel

Starting bid: US $20

Shipping: US $40 USPS ground

Explanation: The shipping charge is greater due to the size/bulk of the item being shipped and custom crating.