Ok, we all have been scammed, I understand that. But sellers are finding more and more creative ways to stick it to us and circumvent Ebay's fees.

Sellers are allowed to add a handling charge to a transaction, but it is to be included in the shipping and HANDLING charge not after the sale.

(Note where it says H A N D L I N G, duh)

Adding charges after the auction has ended is in violation of some of ebays rules. Like excessive s&h. Or circumventing fees.

Here is one excerpt from an actual listing:

A $4.99 handling is applicable for this auction. There is no negotiation about this charge.

They also add $1 insurance and then ship ups. ups covers your first $100. Adding extra insurance charge then not buying it is illegal. 

If you come across one of these sellers, REPORT THEM!!!!!!!!

Investigators, please read the whole listing, not just the area under the bid button, as the one above was WAAAAAAAAAY down the page. It took about 15 minutes of reading to find it.