what is with the Global Shipping rip off? I have never paid customs on an item like a watch, a phone

[okinaneko]

What is with the customs charges being handled on items that you never get charged on.

Is this just another way for eBay to rip off some extra loot along with Pitney Bowes?

I have had watches, cell phones and computer goodies all come through with no issue, just pay the tax when you pick up the package.

[pierrelebel]

"I was told that it is not possible to search eBay listings from sellers without the global shipping program."

Whoever gave you that answer did not know what he/she was talking about.  Review this thread and you will find how to identify GSP listing in search results.

[marnotom!]

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@supersales2u wrote:

Yes,  after asking sellers who are enrolled in the global shipping program to not use the program for a sale they often do not respond or say they cannot do it.

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It can be done while a listing is active but it's hardly an instant process.  Reports suggest that there's a workaround that can be performed after a listing has closed, but not all sellers may be willing to try it.

[regalservice]

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@marnotom! wrote:

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@supersales2u wrote:

Yes,  after asking sellers who are enrolled in the global shipping program to not use the program for a sale they often do not respond or say they cannot do it.

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It can be done while a listing is active but it's hardly an instant process.  Reports suggest that there's a workaround that can be performed after a listing has closed, but not all sellers may be willing to try it.

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We aren't talking about sellers, we are the buyers looking for goods to buy that don't have the Pitney Bowes Global Shipping Program applied by any eBay auction.

[marnotom!]

Okay, I'm really confused now.

[regalservice]

Did not fully read your last comment,

it sounded like you were defending GSP.

[dca100]

My solution was to contact the seller and tell him/her if they revise the listing to regular USPS then I'll bid/buy.  Worked like a charm.

[marisafadavi]

As a Canadian buyer who has been buying regularly since the start of eBay, I see no advantage to me whatsoever in dealing with the Global Shipping Program. I have never had to pay duty, tax or other fees when the purchase is delivered to me. If my government wants me to pay import fees, my purchase will be held at the post office and I will pay when I pick it up. The Global Shipping Program is a disincentive for any Canadian who wants to purchase items from the U.S. It adds a large and unwelcome cost to the item. Just to day I was looking at I-pods. If I add the shipping cost and the import cost to the cost of the item, I can purchase the I - Pod for LESS
at the store down the street! It makes no sense. The seller loses, and eBay loses. I will not purchase anything from eBay which is shipped through the Global shipping Program and neither will any other Canadian when they figure out that this is a major rip off.

[marnotom!]

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@marisafadavi wrote:
Just to day I was looking at I-pods. If I add the shipping cost and the import cost to the cost of the item, I can purchase the I - Pod for LESS
at the store down the street! It makes no sense. 

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I don't see why this doesn't make sense.  Many of the items I generally purchase don't make any sense to purchase online as the shipping costs make it uneconomical to do so.

Just out of curiosity, though, are you including taxes to the cost of the iPod at the store down the street for a fair comparison to the one on eBay?

[kh-leslie]

Please post all comments about the GSP here: Comments about the Global Shipping Program

Please post all questions about the GSP here: Questions about the Global Shipping Program