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He used 'weigh' too much packaging. If he acted in good faith and realised only late on postage cost would be so much he should have amended it or contacted you asking prior to shipping. Have you received it? If so and you're really happy and believe he's acted in good faith and is making an honest request, then maybe split.
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upvote for the punning!
Not received it yet, he just passed on the shipping info. Was a good deal on the frame but the higher shipping amount would represent a disproportionate amount relative to value paid if you know what I mean-I've had frames from italy that cost 30 euros to get here too, so already I was accommodating his preferred mode of shipping.
Have told him that I'll wait to see how it was packed when it arrives and that it isn't just a matter of my kindness but also his responsibility for using appropriate materials.
Might be cunty but I've received frames packed out with all sorts of manky shite before like old clothes and bedding or hundreds and hundreds of newspapers so if it's similar I'll tell him to do one.. that said I've also arrived at post offices and been caught out and had to pay more, but I've never begged the buyer for the difference.
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I bought a frame on FB so not ebay but general question...
I asked seller to ship. He said yes, gave me quote for fee-50 odd euros. Quite high, but I paid it.
He's now shipped and come back to me saying that it cost almost 70 euros because the weight was over (6.6kg, so c. 2kg for frame, 4kg packing?!) and asked me to pay the difference, although this is "up to your kindness".
I've shipped plenty of frames in my time, sub 5kg, so suspect he's packed the box out with total shite which makes me less inclined to be generous, even before you get to the question of "being kind" about it.
What's the forum opinion?