EBAY High Shipping Cost Warning - What if I ignore the message?

Ballsack · 06-07-2008, 01:06 AM

Does anyone get this message when they are about to list an item? Do you adjust your shipping or just say screw it? Does ebay actually remove your auctions?

ebayhateluv · 06-07-2008, 01:41 AM

HI: I get this all the time, even on an 5.99 shipping on a small item...

Ballsack · 06-07-2008, 02:23 AM

That's ridiculous.

jscan · 06-07-2008, 03:39 AM

i have yet to see that here, but boy i cant wait

ebayhateluv · 06-07-2008, 10:05 AM

Maybe it goes un noticed? If you remote list--you will never see it--its in a small box in black print at end of listing before you press list now...

Jonas · 06-07-2008, 05:14 PM

The minimum

$1.17 - 1 ounce
$2.20 - Signature confirmation (credit card companies don't count delivery confirmation for anything)
$1.70 - lowest insurance the post office offers
---------------
$5.07

Then there's packing material which is at least $1.

twdell · 06-08-2008, 09:05 AM

yes, i have seen that warning too. i just ignore it. ebay is comparing your shipping to others in the same category, but it doesn't mean the items are all the same. there are a lot of variables that can make similar items in the same category weight much more, or are a bigger item. then you have the free shipping people throwing off the curve.

it's getting ridiculous. basically ebay wants everyone to give free shipping so they can benefit from taking a larger feee from your starting price.

thelizardking · 06-09-2008, 01:40 AM

Yeah iv'e been getting it alot lately, and I charge the minimum alot of times, but I just ignore it and haven't had any problems.

HateEbay · 06-12-2008, 11:17 PM

Hi,

When I put shipping cost pretty high in the listing, I got ebay message of the high shipping (together with possible item removal) before I complete the listing. I ignored and posted the listing and haven't done it 3 times, and so far haven't received any warning of item removal yet. Should I keep ignoring it and apply high shipping cost or should I adjust it to make it follow Ebay rules.

**aspkin** · 06-12-2008, 11:25 PM

It's probably best to follow eBay rules with this... They don't like high shipping cost, make it up else where if you can.

HateEbay · 06-12-2008, 11:45 PM

Thank you very much Apskin for the advice. Just brought down the shipping fee.

Modee · 06-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I get the warning all the time and ignore it. Now, if the listing is removed, then you must take action:
http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...-shipping.html

f1br3opt1c · 06-25-2008, 06:42 AM

I have had my listing taken down because of this. IF you are listing this item over and over and over again, i suggest you lower the shipping. What i do is just lower it a few dollars and see if the message still comes out. Also your item will get less visibility if you list and ignore this message

Example, your item is about to end (15mins left) and there's another item with 60mins left (with cheaper shipping). They will show that 60min item first and yours will be below.

06-07-2008, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ballsack eBay Mastery iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 666 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 9% Longevity: 83%	EBAY High Shipping Cost Warning - What if I ignore the message? Does anyone get this message when they are about to list an item? Do you adjust your shipping or just say screw it? Does ebay actually remove your auctions?

06-07-2008, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebayhateluv eBay Authority iTrader: (7) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Posts: 2,508 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Activity: 7% Longevity: 60%	HI: I get this all the time, even on an 5.99 shipping on a small item... __________________ *Always.. Be the BEST you can Be, at Whatever you do! Be Part of the Solution, rather than Part of the Problem.*

06-07-2008, 03:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
jscan eBay Mastery iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 696 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 48%	i have yet to see that here, but boy i cant wait __________________ The Australian eBay Alternative: http://www.oztion.com.au

06-07-2008, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
ebayhateluv eBay Authority iTrader: (7) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of the Free, Home of the Brave Posts: 2,508 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Activity: 7% Longevity: 60%	Maybe it goes un noticed? If you remote list--you will never see it--its in a small box in black print at end of listing before you press list now... __________________ *Always.. Be the BEST you can Be, at Whatever you do! Be Part of the Solution, rather than Part of the Problem.*

06-07-2008, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jonas Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,421 My Mood: Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Activity: 20% Longevity: 88%	The minimum $1.17 - 1 ounce $2.20 - Signature confirmation (credit card companies don't count delivery confirmation for anything) $1.70 - lowest insurance the post office offers --------------- $5.07 Then there's packing material which is at least $1. __________________ eBay's new requirement that each time deaf users clear their cookies or if they don't have flash enabled that whenever they login or try to list an item they have to answer an automated phone call from eBay, HEAR a number to press, and then HEAR another number to press violates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Target and AOL have been sued for blind users not being able to using their website http://tinyurl.com/hlynp -- will eBay be next for deaf users?

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06-07-2008, 02:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ballsack eBay Mastery iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 666 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 9% Longevity: 83%	That's ridiculous.

06-08-2008, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
twdell eBay Specialist iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 453 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 45%	yes, i have seen that warning too. i just ignore it. ebay is comparing your shipping to others in the same category, but it doesn't mean the items are all the same. there are a lot of variables that can make similar items in the same category weight much more, or are a bigger item. then you have the free shipping people throwing off the curve. it's getting ridiculous. basically ebay wants everyone to give free shipping so they can benefit from taking a larger feee from your starting price.

06-09-2008, 01:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
thelizardking Subscribed Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 950 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 0% Longevity: 49%	Yeah iv'e been getting it alot lately, and I charge the minimum alot of times, but I just ignore it and haven't had any problems. __________________ I am the Lizard King....I can do anything

06-12-2008, 11:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
HateEbay eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 20% Longevity: 60%	What if I ignore Ebay's message on high shipping cost Hi, When I put shipping cost pretty high in the listing, I got ebay message of the high shipping (together with possible item removal) before I complete the listing. I ignored and posted the listing and haven't done it 3 times, and so far haven't received any warning of item removal yet. Should I keep ignoring it and apply high shipping cost or should I adjust it to make it follow Ebay rules.

06-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
aspkin Administrator iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,932 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Activity: 83% Longevity: 100%	It's probably best to follow eBay rules with this... They don't like high shipping cost, make it up else where if you can. __________________ Join the eBay Suspension Forums. Subscribe today! EBay Stealth - Get all the details for a stealthy eBay account! A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. — Einstein.

06-12-2008, 11:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
HateEbay eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 20% Longevity: 60%	Thank you very much Apskin for the advice. Just brought down the shipping fee.

06-15-2008, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Modee Tech Support Guru iTrader: (63) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 3,802 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Activity: 91% Longevity: 99%	I get the warning all the time and ignore it. Now, if the listing is removed, then you must take action: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...-shipping.html __________________ .. . Please read the following threads before you use this forum or create a new thread: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-su...ease-read.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...ing-posts.html http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...addressed.html Please read below before you PM me with a question: http://www.aspkin.com/forums/ebay-di...h-support.html I do offer one-on-one tech support! to get you back on EBAY quickly.

06-25-2008, 06:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
f1br3opt1c eBay Enthusiast iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 89 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Activity: 6% Longevity: 44%	I have had my listing taken down because of this. IF you are listing this item over and over and over again, i suggest you lower the shipping. What i do is just lower it a few dollars and see if the message still comes out. Also your item will get less visibility if you list and ignore this message Example, your item is about to end (15mins left) and there's another item with 60mins left (with cheaper shipping). They will show that 60min item first and yours will be below.

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