Thanks for your comment. If it is the (A) scenario then Trademe should alert me to that fact by saying that the address provided is a rural zone but the customer has selected an Urban zone and shipping prices my vary as a result. If it is the (B) scenario then that is very troubling indeed if thats the case. It is no fault of the seller or the buyer if the postage charges or options change between listing and winning the auction. This should be covered by Trademe this cost as it was their system that provided the shipping cost for the customer to base their purchase decision on. Alternative...