Seems to be sales time with parts sources

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by motto

I purchased a set of aluminium pistons and matching rings from Jim Carter for 235 Chev when they had a 20% off sale for Australian customers back in January. I was charged $100 for shipping and handling. There was nothing in or on the package to say what the UPS cost was so I am unable to ascertain how much of the $100 was for handling. I would very much like to know as the combined charge seems excessive to me and I'm left wondering if the deal was a bit of a rip off.

I understand that some e-bay sellers offer goods at great prices and then hit you for six on the Postage and Handling and that's where they make their money. Beware !

David

Yes absolutely . The USA ebay sellers, more than others, are guilty of overcharging for postage . The USPS cost for a flat rate 20lb box to Australia is $45 US .... I used to buy lathe tooling from a US seller and you can get a lot of bits in a flat rate 9kg box . Some of the postage charges they quote are ridiculous .

I bought a set of 216 alloy pistons on from a us seller on ebay years ago , very reasonable postage but that is a rarity nowadays .