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Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

Frank,

Point partially taken. I understand that aspect of your issue. In my mind, if the fees bother you, it's best not to bid at all. For instance, there are a couple of autograph sellers on eBay who list very pedestrian fare. They start their auctions with opening bids of one cent, but charge $15 S&H. In large, bold, red typescript, they warn prospective bidders not to bid in their auctions if they take issue with the S&H charges. They have covered all their bases. It should be noted that I do not endorse this method, but whoever wins such auctions have already been forewarned. If you have bid, you have also agreed to pay the seller's S&H rate(s). I understand your reluctance to leave a perfect rating. I'm not overly familiar with this new system. I think the best scenario would be to go ahead and leave a perfect rating (seeing as you were properly informed of the charges prior to auction's end), but leave a comment voicing your concerns about the S&H at the same time. I'm not sure that's an option, but it should be.