Why global shipping, charging customs etc where no charge was before

[chappy_keith]

What a master scam. I have purchased always ask for USPS, and only paid custom dutys once. You can bet I will not be buying from any sellers using Global shipping....As we are all aware that used or parts built under NATFA usually don't carry duty charges.

[cwr47theatre]

You echo my sentiments exactly. Someone in the loop is getting a cut that was previously not there. I too will not buy from anyone using the GSP if they will not ship using the postal system as well. It is what it is.

[imac.65]

I just got off the phone with eBay Global Shipping Department and was

able to find out a couple of items that will be of interest to Canadians.

First: You can call them (GSD) and have them email you a copy of the VAT #

(money you paid customs) for your records.

Second: They are aware of how Canadians feel about Global shipping,

and i was told in the very near future trackable 1st class international for Canada only

will be available as an alternative to priority shipping as a choice

for USA sellers to offer in their listings. She had no information on custom fees charged, currently in place.

[luv4orphans]

First Class trackable shipping has been here for some time now as some sellers have been using it. But not all sellers are aware of it for some reason. I usually mention it if I want something bad enough and they have that GSP program or they insist on Priority which is a lot more expensive. If they won't budge, I move on. Priority is good for the expensive stuff. But can get really expensive when you pay $25.00 shipping on a $10.00 item.