Why is Ebay charging buyers less for postage than it actually costs seller

[njp213]

I selected Ebay packalink (Hermes) for delivery option and buyer is charged £2.85. When I go to purcahse the label I am being charged £2.90 (same price as on MyHermes website).

Whereas if I had charged the buyer for RM postage £3.10 I would pay less than that if I brought it online.

I only selected Ebay packalink as it is easier for me but did not realise buyers are not being charged the price I pay.

I know the difference is only 5p but I would like to know why Ebay are not charging £2.90 to the buyers. 

[john1297576]

Much better to learn to do everything for yourself,ebay "help" is not much use.

You obviously have not worked out that who ever decides the postage, if you charge the buyer £3 you receive after Ebay Charges and Paypal Fee you receive £2.61 so why worry about 5p when you are already losing on the price.

It is up to you to decide what you charge the buyer.

Nearly every day I see members selling at 99p and charging the buyer the price charged by Royal Mail  so that after fees they are only left with a few pence if that. It would be cheaper to give stuff to charity.

[njp213]

Thanks for the message although not very helpful. I do know that a seller fee is deducted from what buyer pays (item cost plus postage) which is partly why I would rather not lose another 5p as several of them would add up. I know I am unlikely to make a profit so am trying to make less of a loss. I worked out I could change what Ebay automatically put in the box.

I am new to selling so still getting used to putting up listings.

[tobiasd4]

You decide what P&P to charge buyer, not ebay.

Most sellers will add a little bit to cover packaging.

[plpmr]

its up to sellers to know and charge the 'correct' postage.