Why is it that sellers are charged a final value fee on shipping charges? It was never this way in the past.

[rosie_jaffu]

I make no profit whatsoever from shipping so why should I pay a final value fee? Is it based on greedy sellers that charge ridiculous shipping fees? If so, they are really ruining it for us honest sellers. Ridiculous.

[heidilynn0_3]

Hi .. been so for some time..one reason , too many seller using as a profit center. Here is a thread on the introduction..

http://community.ebay.ca/topic/Seller-Central/Ebay-Fees-On/3000000380

[ok_so_im_50]

Ebay has been charging FVF on shipping for nearly two years now. As you said, it's because of some greedy sellers. They would list an item for cheap but have excessive shipping such as 99 cents for athletic shoes with $200 shipping. Or a pair of earrings with $20 shipping. So ebay is punishing all sellers for the actions of a few.