REAL USPS shipping prices (US to Oz)

[The Truth]

I'm sure we are all amazed at the US ebay 'scammers' out there who fail to check up on the real international shipping charges to see just how little they have changed. Or, maybe they have checked and are using the system to profit? Had one guy tell me that he justifies his $7 shipping charge to safeguard anyone filing a paypal chargeback against him ????? WTF

Some of the members here may have noticed, a small bubble mailer, usually containing once game-used or auto in a toploader used to cost 0.83c to 0.87c to mail via USPS Airmail Letter Post. Now here is the big change for that particular method from the US to Australia. It's now called USPS First Class Mail and the price is now a fixed 0.90 cent charge How do these people get away with writing comments like this in their listings;
"International.... First Class Mail - postage prices have greatly increased due to the recent changes with the postal system.......... Shipping is not negotiable" all this for a $10 shipping tag when it really costs them 0.90 cents.

 

[Magicman]

i had one guy tell me that he need to charge more for a Jameer 1/1 auction i had won. He charged me $10 postage, recieved the package to find $1.80 written on it.

What a joke!

 

[hads182]

I get charged any where from $3 to $11. I have paid up to $50, but that was for a few signed jerseys and a couple of hats.
The best way to rid this dodgy practice is not to bid on the card in the first place. If postage is not dispalyed to ship here to Aus, I email them and ask what it is.
Of coure there is always that time where you come in too late and just have to bid no matter what the cost......

 

[The Truth]

Agree there, I steer clear of overpriced shipping auctions now. I ask nicely if I really like the card. Then they can get stuffed if they still want to rip people off. I know I've seen cards I would have paid up to $30 for end for a few bucks, it's the seller's loss.

 

[AndrewG23]

every package i have recieved from the U.S has had $1.80 on it but each seller has stated $4.00 or more

 

[The Truth]

That would be a level above the lighter packages. Usually an auto in the next size up mailer, or a patch card, plexi card or a few GU'd in the smaller size.

 

[hads182]

For sure. I have had packages marked at $7.80 but these were fairly high end and insured. I agree TRUTH, I have also seen cards going for say $3 and the seller wants to charge $6, well HA HA mofo I don't think so! I also see it here too, where a seller has a really decent BIN price, you think cool I have found a bargain. You look down at the shipping and what a suprise they make it up in the shipping. It happens all the time. Also in saying that I usually charge $3 for domestic and up to $5 to $7 for overseas. My packages are always insured or registered, I leave the bidder no choice with the insurance unless its under $20 and I can cover it if anything goes wrong. In the end its up to the bidder if he or she wants to have a go at the card....

 

[martyaud]

I have posted before... i got charged $31 for a couple vintage MJ.... & when it arrived... the package had $28 on it... haha.. so I dont know how it works...

Also, this is an email i got the other day about shipping to Australia for a few 5x7 cards

"Hello, The following porices are a result of the new rate schedule. First Class is $11.00, Priority is $22.00. Insurance services are not available for First Class. Package must be Registered and that is an additional $11.00. Priority has insurance services, but basically every $100 of value is $3.30. Thanks, Walt

 

[gemini0928]

Agree there, I steer clear of overpriced shipping auctions now. I ask nicely if I really like the card. Then they can get stuffed if they still want to rip people off. I know I've seen cards I would have paid up to $30 for end for a few bucks, it's the seller's loss.

Same Here... If I see the shipping to Australia is between $6-$12, I stay away from it unless I really wanted the card (i'll ask the seller if its registered mail, if it is then it's fine)... $6 is just too much for 1 card and all it'll cost the seller is less than $1. what a joke!

 

[Dr. Curlytek]

every package i have recieved from the U.S has had $1.80 on it but each seller has stated $4.00 or more

That is hardly cause for concern, as it is perfectly legitimate to charge a bit for the packaging material (ie. toploader and bubble mailer). It's when the postage cost is $1.80 but the sellers S&H cost is more than $8 when the rage starts to set in!

 

[gemini0928]

every package i have recieved from the U.S has had $1.80 on it but each seller has stated $4.00 or more

I charge $4 for overseas buyers for $1.95 Postage, Padded Bag, toploaders and you would expect they will pay by paypal so $4 just easy to justify...
But $6 or more is a bit hard to Justify...

I charge $6 for overseas for graded or encased cards coz the postage will be $3.85 alone...

 

[nexxus]

Oh but America is the greatest country in the world and they use gold encrusted padded mailers didn't you guys all know that?

Seriously, I'm starting to shy away from International items for the time being, I'm losing too much in items never arriving or overinflated postage prices.