Ebay changes shipping calculator in listings

marciay96Member

I was reading the shipping center news today and noticed this under their news section:

" In April 2006 the "calculate" link in search results will be replaced by the shipping rate automatically calculated based on your buyer's location"

I know that they were doing this in Ebay express but I did not know they were going to go across the board with it. Does anyone know if it has started in auctions or stores? Can a handling fee still be added to the shipping amount? I usual put a fixed rate on my clothes so I have not noticed this but just thought I would pass this along.

Marcia

4/27/069:18 AM

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jeffsMember

So, instead of the potential buyer having to click a link, have a pop-up window appear with the shipping rates, the rates will now just be on the listing itself without having to do anything?

About time. Doesn't everyone think this makes more sense?

It makes you wonder why they did not do this from the getgo.

4/27/069:40 AM

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rickbradfordMember

Yeah, that makes a lot more sense. PLUS, maybe it'll help dissuade sellers from luring bidders in and having jacked-up semi-hidden shipping charges.

4/27/0610:48 AM

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paradiseoftreasuresMember

That's great! Now if they could do something about the bidders who keep emailing asking for reduced shipping!!

Since they put that "discount available" link next to the shipping charge I've gotten several emails wanting to know how much I will discount the shipping if they buy. So, now I have a saved draft of an email explaining to them that this is a COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT.

Anyone else frustrated by this??

4/28/0610:24 AM

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