ebay shipping question?

[Sandy]

I ordered an item on ebay for $50 with free shipping. Once the item arrived the postage sticker said it was $38 to ship. I feel bad because between the shipping and ebay fees, the seller lost money. Should I offer to send some money to cover part of the shipping?
I didn't overpay. it was listed as $85 everywhere else not including tax and shippn so $50 was a good deal

[gigilovee]

no. she put it as the price of 50 and free shipping because shipping was included in that price.

[Kevin]

No you shouldn't offer anything because the seller knew all along that he had to pay $38 but he sold it as free shipping. So in the end, its his problem and thats something you shouldnt worry about.

[Charlie Tuna]

That's very considerate of you, however, sellers usually inflate prices to account for potentially high shipping charges. I actually think that you might have overpaid, if the item was worth $12 dollars and you paid $50 in total.