billy.. thats the hardest to comprehend when you new to listia.... but consider what is involved in collecting exact shipping... and what method to use...most people on here love the straight credits transaction.. so the way it works is that you pay for shipping your items off... but only go for items that offer free shipping... of course you dont "have to" as everyone does it their own way... just trying to let you know what i learned about being on here for over a year....
I consider auctions with low shipping but prefer free shipping. I just won an auction and sent shipping cost but seller said he did not receive it. Since it was only two dollars and the seller shipped anyway and offered to let me keep my credits, I'm not against auctions with shipping costs but understand people who have been burned. I only offer free shipping and set my beginning credits accordingly because I know free shipping auctions are more desirable. Just my opinion.