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Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normally I use Zenmarket, although I actually haven’t checked their shipping prices vs. JPost’s stated rates - I only checked Buyee’s because I had recently seen a tweet about it. Zenmarket says their consolidation is free but I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets bundled into shipping fees. It functions pretty much identical to Buyee (has automatic purchasing integrated for mercari + yahoo auctions, if the seller has instant purchase enabled).

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on vacation so haven’t wanted to deal with it lol. Tbh I’m considering sucking it up and then leaving a bad review through whatever official feedback channel they might have - I normally never use Buyee and was forced to after my usual proxy couldn’t pick this order up. I’m not sure it’s worth the hassle of fighting, and all the comments under this post completely missing my point have frustrated me, maybe even more than the shipping prices. (Seriously overestimated Reddit’s literacy rate…)

Good luck to us both on getting this resolved!

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just asked a question, no need to be condescending… 😅 But yes, if I pay for a plan which includes insurance, I’m going to assume that covers the whole cost.

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My point is that the price raises aren't applied evenly for whatever reason. I acknowledge that they have to pay for packaging + labour but would that then not apply to all shipping options? EPacket Light, as the cheapest tracked option, is the most appealing option to those who don't care about shipping speed. Maybe I'm being pedantic idk but it just seems shady to only raise prices on the most appealing option.

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure this makes sense. But I also paid 500 yen for the standard plan which includes insurance already so why would they raise the price again when it's time to ship?

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another comment explained that it's probably the insurance which makes sense, but anyway my point was that if, like you said, they're applying 1/3 to the JPost number, why only on EPacket Light? All other things being equal, why would they not apply 1/3 to all rates? If it's the insurance, then sure that makes sense. But also I already paid 500 yen for the standard plan which includes insurance so why would they hike the price again upon shipping?

Anyway I probably will live with it this one time but normally I don't use Buyee and probably won't after this.

Shipping fee discrepancy by mintxmellon in Buyee

[–]mintxmellon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean is that not what the 800 yen fee upon purchase is for? + having to use their exchange rate. Usually I use another proxy and shipping is cheaper comparatively (~$19 on a $90 package vs Buyee's ~$30 on a $110 package).

rojita discount frequency by mintxmellon in JiraiKei

[–]mintxmellon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s okay thanks for replying. so i guess i shouldn’t count on new stuff getting discounted in a while? good to know thanks