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$2,000 Shipping: International Sellers Charge Absurd Prices to Avoid Dealing With American Tariffs | Some sellers on eBay and Etsy have jacked up their shipping costs so American buyers won't buy their products.
Some sellers on eBay and Etsy have jacked up their shipping costs so American buyers won't buy their products.
Some international sellers on large platforms like eBay and Etsy have jacked up their shipping costs to the United States to absurd prices in order to deter Americans from buying their products in an effort to avoid dealing with the logistical headaches of Trump's tariffs. The shipping price from Japan to the United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Costa Rica, Canada, and other countries I checked is $29, meanwhile. eBay's feedback system is very important, and just a few negative reviews can impact a seller's standing on the platform and make it less likely that buyers will purchase something from them.
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