Search shows item as Fast 'N Free but listing charges postage

[klevier]

I have purchased items thinking that the postage was free and then getting charged postage when I have won the item. I thought it was my mistake but it appears to be a software error.  

Here is a listing example. If you search for 9 eureka rr bags and sort for lowest price the second listing says it is Fast 'N Free but the details that it charges postage? The item number is 182391475772.

[dhbookds]

I can confirm what you say.........here's the seller search:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/alvinlinsgoods/m.html?item=182391475772&hash=item2a77610e3c%3Ag%3AvWQAAOSw-0...

He does list local pickup as free and there have been other problems with it reported.....so don't know if a tie in or not.

I would call ebay and report........

[klevier]

I tried to report the problem to ebay but it would not let me do anything other than post in the community. The error in the listing still exists. It says the shipping is free but it's not.

[savingssavior]

Not sure if it is a system glitch/error or not...

It's always been this way.
If the seller offers ANY free way to get the item, it will show up as "Free Shipping" on the listing.

There are hundreds of thousands of items just like this...

All that stamp ("Free shipping") is telling you is that there IS A FREE WAY to get the item, not that EVERY WAY to get the item is free.  

It is confusing sometimes and definitely a pain in the rear, but it's always been this way 😕

[garmentvarmint2004]

Wow!  I had  no  idea   that  a  glitch  like  this  existed.  I am strictly  a  buyer---and  I  did not know  that  I  should  double-check   that  type of Listing  to  make  sure it is  correct.    But,  I certainly  will   do  so  in  the  future.