Then why purchase the item in the first place?

On 1/2/06, Tony Smith <ajsmith@rivernet.com.au> wrote:
>
> Excess shipping charges (on EBay) are another way to screw the buyer.
> Sure, I've brought $0.01 items plus $19.99 shipping, but I figured I'd be
> happy with what I was going to get, and if I wasn't, oh well.
>
> Now, if I wasn't happy and complained, EBay would make sure I got my
> purchase price back.
>
> See how it works?  Seller gets plenty of business (wow, look, 1 cent!),
> pays no EBay fees as shipping doesn't count (still gets hit by PayPal
> though), and complaints are handled promptly, preserving their good image.
>
> Hooray, I got my $0.01 (less settlement fees) back.  Thanks EBay!
>
> Tony
>
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