£2.99 p&p?

[Annoying Twit]

This is the cheapest non-free p&p I've seen for a bass. It can't possibly cover p&p, so why put £2.99 there?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samick-Greg-Bennett-Royale-Bass-Black-/261215807327?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cd1ace75f

Edited October 12, 2014 by Annoying Twit

[alyctes]

Typo for £12.99, or £22.99? Easily done.

[Annoying Twit]

All of the seller's other guitars and basses seem to have the same or occasionally similar p&p prices. One of his guitars has £2.75p&p.

[kodiakblair]

Do you think he includes part of the postage with the price ?

I've never sold on ebay so don't know if their cut is different for items and shipping.

[Annoying Twit]

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1413120470' post='2575044']
Do you think he includes part of the postage with the price ?

I've never sold on ebay so don't know if their cut is different for items and shipping.
[/quote]

I'd assume that this is happening. But, I don't know why. Why wouldn't s/he make it free p&p?

Perhaps s/he just wants to get people talking about his/her auctions and posting them on forums

[tauzero]

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1413122997' post='2575070']
I'd assume that this is happening. But, I don't know why. Why wouldn't s/he make it free p&p?
[/quote]

Dunno, but the same instrument is available on Amazon for £349 with free P&P so it may be a bit optimistically priced, or relying on inertia of potential purchasers.