I Love old ,Vintage Tibetian items such as statues, pendants, carvings. There are many sellers out there that start the Bidding at .99 cents. Sometimes people bid against you, sometimes not.  Let's say It is $13 for shipping, which you think is fair (coming from China or even Austrailia.) So, you look at their other items, thinking (and perhaps after even asking for a Combinned Shipping Discount) that there is a good discount, after all the items are usually very small and surely fit in one box. Well, Their Big Discount is Maybe $2USD off.  So now you are paying $24 shipping, and if you are foolish like me you buy more. So then your one small package from China is either $40.-$60USD Shipping. They are only paying eBay .99 cents for their percentage for listing.

Now, Here's the Real Kicker...Your item says it's Rare, Vintage, Old, Hand Carved..and you buy, then you see that they Just Listed 5 More Just Like It!!!  Really, even eBay has sent" Your auction is ending" notices and then it shows 5-6 others just like it, from the Same Seller!!  And How do you think you feel then?  If you happen to"Write Sellers" about this Phenomenon, some won't answer, or ignored, or change the subject.

 I LOVE TIBTIAN an CHINESE People and their Articles. As I do All Mankind,  But I do not like dishonesty.  Most of the people on eBay, you could make friends with. Some you just deal with.  However, most are Honest. Although Shipping even with this New Raise, is getting Ridiculous ! ! !

But, Please, be Honest, List your item for more. Make the  Shipping Price a Reality. ( + a small handling fee, if you must) 

Say (for example) if it is Similar to or like or has the feeling of Vintage, or Ancient, or Hand carved (When it is probably Laser cut or cast).

You can often see many different sellers, with the "Same" and shall I say "similar" item.

So, Beware, don't be fooled by: "My Friend, I will offer you a Huge Discount, If you buy more.... "

 eBay should Pay More attention to these ads, It is Not Fair for the people selling their wares at a Realistic Price!!! I Have fallen for this 5 times, and will Not be Tempted again. I will admit, I have received maybe 10 out of 30 pieces that I like, a lot, Real or fake.  But, They are probably what They call "Artifisous" Amber, and the Turqouise is most Likely Plastic or Resin.

Good Luck and Be Careful in your  Biddings ! ! !