Originally Posted by griffin
Postage prices did go up recently in America, so for the seller to be covered by Paypal/Ebay in a dispute, they have to use a certain type of postage... which is now about 50% more than before.
Sellers can still use a cheaper shipping method, but if you claim that it didn't arrive, the seller can't prove to ebay that it was sent.
It's a shame too, as most of the good stuff is in America, but now shipping makes it impossible to buy individual or small items.
Best thing is to find someone with several items you want, and get a shipping quote for the combined lot.... or have someone over there that you can trust to buy and forward items to you. (or go to a convention over there and just splurge)
The American sellers won't care too much if they don't get any foreign buyers from the high postage costs, as most don't bother (or want) opening it up to non-Americans to begin with.so I got my soundwave, packed in a very small box, shipping was $12 and I was charged $18. I've questioned the seller about it, because he certainly didn't spend any money on packing or the box. or more than 5 minutes preparing it. he hasn't come back to me yet with a response. I think 50% extra is a bit much profit on shipping and handling charges.
it was first class mail international, which most will tell you is untrackable, which is why most shipping from the states starts at around $40 as that's the chepest tracking option I think.
the hotspot seems totally legit, it's probably the best version of the mold for me. even though not a combiner. it's shipping container was only brown paper so the box was pretty knackered when I recieved it, but the toy was fine.
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