eBay has always tried to discourage sellers from charging excessive shipping to avoid a higher Final Value Fee (FVF) to the point of even making free shipping compulsory for some categories though this will be lifted come 30th March, 2010, if I remember correctly. Anyway, eBay is rolling out a programme called eBay Bucks which is in BETA now but the aim of it is to bring in the help of buyers to stop sellers from charging excessive shipping fees. eBay Bucks is a "cash back" or cash reward programme that would earn the buyer two percent of the purchase price. Shipping and handling not included.
While previously it did not matter to a buyer if he paid $100 for the item and $15 for shipping, with eBay Bucks, it will make a difference if he paid $115 for the item that comes with free shipping. Let's see how effective eBay Bucks will be.
While previously it did not matter to a buyer if he paid $100 for the item and $15 for shipping, with eBay Bucks, it will make a difference if he paid $115 for the item that comes with free shipping. Let's see how effective eBay Bucks will be.
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