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CAUTION: I chose an economy rate from Europe.

Beware when being offered a choice of shipping methods from European sellers, especially from the EU (European Union).

Though this is from 2021, and an eBay purchase, I get hit once in a while when either breaking away from the eBay sale to finalize a sale or accepting non-eBay proposals via other methods.

Bottom line; it appears this is my error in accepting what Euro sellers call "a choice in shipping methods" which, as seen here, lets them off the hook should their shipment ñot arrive.

Though this was an inexpensive transaction, and I do everything in my power not to offend a Euro or UK seller, this was only a €8 "jeton" and with a €7 shipping cost...

Don't fall for those "shipping methods of your choice" offers on eBay.

I'm aware this is not uncommon and rarely mentiond here when it does happen but...

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CAUTION: I chose an economy rate from Europe.
Current official pricesetting Belgium.
They doubled the USA rate this year. sad
Much worse in España, and you know where. grin

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