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Title: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 March 2009, 23:03:05
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Metlex-Bathroom-Accessories-Double-Robe-Hook-AECP9120_W0QQitemZ180315164117QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ?hash=item180315164117&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Just looking at bathroom fittings, why do people insist on such rip off postal charges.
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Vamps on 27 March 2009, 23:10:06
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Metlex-Bathroom-Accessories-Double-Robe-Hook-AECP9120_W0QQitemZ180315164117QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ?hash=item180315164117&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Just looking at bathroom fittings, why do people insist on such rip off postal charges.

That is a bit OTT, nice hook though.. :y
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 March 2009, 23:13:48
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SOLID-BRASS-SINGLE-ROBE-HOOKS_W0QQitemZ120397365404QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE?hash=item120397365404&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

This one discounted the P+P but added it back on the cost of the hook.
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: stuart30 on 27 March 2009, 23:33:43
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Metlex-Bathroom-Accessories-Double-Robe-Hook-AECP9120_W0QQitemZ180315164117QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ?hash=item180315164117&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Just looking at bathroom fittings, why do people insist on such rip off postal charges.


Its so they pay less in fee"s....higher the items value the more they pay.
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 March 2009, 23:39:54
Well I aint paying inflated prices like that.
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Vamps on 27 March 2009, 23:47:18
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SOLID-BRASS-SINGLE-ROBE-HOOKS_W0QQitemZ120397365404QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE?hash=item120397365404&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

This one discounted the P+P but added it back on the cost of the hook.

What you doing, there is no way on God's earth would I pay that much for a hook, go to B&Q, get a taxi and still be cheaper ::) ::)
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 March 2009, 23:57:27
Nothing I like there
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Vamps on 28 March 2009, 00:08:09
But it's only a hook, where are you putting it, will it be on show. Guess if it is in you bedroom no one will see it so just get a plastic one to hang your dressing gown up  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 March 2009, 00:52:43
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But it's only a hook, where are you putting it, will it be on show. Guess if it is in you bedroom no one will see it so just get a plastic one to hang your dressing gown up  :D :D :D

Withthe ammount of money being spent on my bathroom I want some where nice to hand things. plastic hooks indeed. ::)
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Vamps on 28 March 2009, 00:54:27
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But it's only a hook, where are you putting it, will it be on show. Guess if it is in you bedroom no one will see it so just get a plastic one to hang your dressing gown up  :D :D :D

Withthe ammount of money being spent on my bathroom I want some where nice to hand things. plastic hooks indeed. ::)

No, I said bedroom.......... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: nick v6 on 28 March 2009, 08:03:46
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But it's only a hook, where are you putting it, will it be on show. Guess if it is in you bedroom no one will see it so just get a plastic one to hang your dressing gown up  :D :D :D

Withthe ammount of money being spent on my bathroom I want some where nice to hand things. plastic hooks indeed. ::)

No, I said bedroom.......... ;D ;D ;D

its true he did say bed room

but to pay that sort of price for a hook is way over the top

have you had a look in the screwfix book :y
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 28 March 2009, 08:53:43
its that price as he sends thru APC not the post office, they will collect the item and probably he will have more packages to send.
if i remember correctly they charge 6.40 plus vat. saves going to the post office every day, thats what i would do, i use interparcel, but only for car stereo size packages and up
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Debs. on 28 March 2009, 09:00:50
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SOLID-BRASS-SINGLE-ROBE-HOOKS_W0QQitemZ120397365404QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE?hash=item120397365404&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

This one discounted the P+P but added it back on the cost of the hook.

 :o £17.05!!!!!!...........Clearly, I don`t know the real value of 'things' these days! ::)
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: willyboy on 28 March 2009, 10:34:25
Same thing cheaper here

http://www.coopersdirect.co.uk/pageview.php?page=show_product&ecommerce_stockcode=5013942316042

 :y
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 March 2009, 12:08:37
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Same thing cheaper here

http://www.coopersdirect.co.uk/pageview.php?page=show_product&ecommerce_stockcode=5013942316042

 :y


You allways come up trumps matey, many thanks :y :y
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 March 2009, 12:11:58
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its that price as he sends thru APC not the post office, they will collect the item and probably he will have more packages to send.
if i remember correctly they charge 6.40 plus vat. saves going to the post office every day, thats what i would do, i use interparcel, but only for car stereo size packages and up

For decent sized items I dont mind, but if he is ebaying as a business then he will reduce his turnover and profit purely and simply because of his P+P charges as customers just wont pay it.
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 March 2009, 12:14:46
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But it's only a hook, where are you putting it, will it be on show. Guess if it is in you bedroom no one will see it so just get a plastic one to hang your dressing gown up  :D :D :D

Withthe ammount of money being spent on my bathroom I want some where nice to hand things. plastic hooks indeed. ::)

No, I said bedroom.......... ;D ;D ;D

its true he did say bed room

but to pay that sort of price for a hook is way over the top

have you had a look in the screwfix book :y

Dont you start as well, I started the thread saying I was looking for BATHROOM hooks.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: Danny on 28 March 2009, 12:19:33
I've reported the ebay one

follow the path "listing policy breaches > circumvention of ebay fees > excessive postage and packaging" if ever you find other items like that
Title: Re: Post and Packing - Ebay
Post by: vauxmad on 28 March 2009, 14:15:26
as long as they send them via courier for the charge but theres no nedd somehting like that would be fine in a jiffy bag royal mail'ed