First time buying with GSP, need your inputs.

[patken123]

I'm planning on buying this item: 361275123642, the seller is using GSP , I have sent an email (through ebay ) asking the seller if he/she is willing to ship it directly to me  instead of via GSP,still waiting for a reply.

My question is, what if the seller says no can do, then I'll have to order it with  GSP involved, according to the listing, the shipping to Kentucky is 1$14.19 USD, plus $6.56 import charge,how much more  on top of those two charges do I have to pay to get it in my hands?in other words, what are the other hidden charges that is not visible on the listing? 

Your help is appreciated.

Ken.

[reid4311]

It's probably because they are in the U.S. The only buyers who would see the inflated G.S.P. rates are those buyers outside the U.S. who'd have to pay it! If you live in the U.S. and bought something from a U.S. seller who used G.S.P. you wouldn't see it because it wouldn't be used for shipping within the U.S., hence no reason to see it. On a sleazier side it's also a way for them to opt in sellers without their knowledge who normally wouldn't want anything to do with it otherwise. 

[patken123]

Update: I just received my item and there were no surprise fees as promised by ebay/GSP , I paid maybe less than $10 extra but I got it within a week , the only thing that is left to do is to leave the seller a feedback .

His communication skills leave a lot to be desired , he was unprofessional & rude ,so I'm not going to leave any FB since I do not feel 100% positive FB is warranted.

Thank you for all your replies/comments.