I’m looking at a listing with shipping that only says freight

[mirror-in-the-attic]

Yes, it’s heavy.  That said, it’s a best offer and I’d like to know what my shipping will be before I make an offer.

any suggestions?  Thanks

[robbie31415]

Send a message to the seller and ask what they expect?

[lakefor94]

@mirror-in-the-attic 

The seller should have listed the shipping as "freight".  When a seller has a Item listed as "freight", it will not allow the buyer to actually pay until the freight charges are determined. The seller asks all the correct questions of the buyer and determines all the charges and then adds those costs into the listing as "flat rate freight" and then the buyer is allowed to purchase and pay. 

You can ask the seller what freight cost is to your zipcode.

Other questions the seller should ask might be, do you have a dock an 18 wheeler can deliver to?  Is this a residential or business delivery that requires a box truck and a lift gate?  Is this a 2nd floor or higher delivery? Is there an elevator? Yada yada. 

Just make sure the seller understands your exact logistics and needs.

[docstill299n]

I sell a lot of big items (or try to).  I always list an approximate freight cost for various locations.  Buyer is invited to send zip code for exact quote.