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Hi Postage and Packing charges are definitely controversial on eBay, I for one am glad that my buyers can see them upfront now before they bid.Postage and packing is just that, it isn't just the cost of the postal label, but a whole multitude of things which the seller might include, packing materials (poly bags are between 8 and 12p each normally), tape, stickers, paper which your despatch note is on, labels, ink, tissue paper, and that is just getting it into the parcel. Then there is the cost of taking it to the post office, and also those dreaded fee's which some people include, as well.So what is fair? Well the costs (as of Nov 2007) of 100 grams recorded is 1.18, 250 grams 1.40, 500 grams 2.54, 750 grams 3.08, however you can use Royal Mails website to get the correct postage amount,Some sellers now include the weight of the item, which is handy to know - as then you know if you are overpaying postage.I think that the rule of thumb, when bidding has to be decide how much something is worth to you (i.e. what is your maximum bid) then take off the amount of postage the seller wants to charge you, and use this amount as your maximum proxy bid. Then if you win it, including P