Why is Ebay now charging "Import Charges" ? I was totally unprepared for this!!

[deee1820]

It's been months since I've made an Ebay purchase. I bid on a handbg yesterday to find an "additional" $25.00 added for an import charge that I am totally not willing to pay. Why is this now happeneing? Why purchase something off of Ebay when I may as well go to an outlet store.?

[deee1820]

I've noticed some do have import charges and some don't of of the US, Why some and not others???

[karl*katz]

The seller was using the Global Shipping Program where taxes and customs fees are paid up front rather than at the time of delivery.

You can read more about it here  http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/shipping-globally.html