IMO he hopes no one sees the shipping charge until it's too late, pretty much the standard for many folks on ebay. There's no way to defend it...especially with that excuse...

. Just say it like it is, common ebay ploy to catch people that don't check shipping before they bid.[/quote]
If you check my other auctions the highest shipping charge I list is $12.50 for a usps flat rate box for domestic shipments. That listing was an error.
I have sold plenty of chips to fellow CT'ers and never charged more standard priority rates based on size and weight of box. Sorry again for the mixup.
Silks