It seems handling fees are just a way to get some extra income for the seller. Unless this was a heavy item the $5 shipping should have covered postage and packing material. $3.00 for dropping the package in a mail box is pretty good pay. If the description doesn't say what the handling fee is, shame on the seller. Wouldn't they know this up front? All extra charges, postage, packing, handling fees, etc. should always be listed very specifically in the item description. You were right.