Problem with "Calculated: cost varies by buyer location" shipping option

[savageliam1978]

So I decided I should select this option from now on considering I selected a generic shipping price for some items but ended up getting burned on shipping to certain areas, like Newfoundland, which ended up costing 10 bucks more the other day.

So upon relisting all my items today, I chose this option and added dimensions and weight (had to to be able to post), so I figured I could weigh once the sale is complete so I can give an exact shipping quote to the buyer.  Unfortunately once I clicked on one of my listings, eBay had already put in a shipping price for me, which was the cheapest price for the country.  Does this mean that the buyer will automatically pay this price for the final cost, or will it tell them to contact me for a shipping price? 

I don't like the fact that I can't set a price after the fact and may be out of pocket.

Any info people?

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[savageliam1978]

Thanks to everyone for the tips and ideas.

I do have a small scale and am just going to have to go with using the "calculate shipping" option as a flat rate and average out the price for the country.  It's a weird system but it's all I can do for now I suppose.

Thanks again.