I see this with many auctions which are direct from China. Incredibly low auction prices and similar shipping. Do a search for antique Chinese porcelain and sort by lowest ship/price. You will find many items starting at one cent.
I have won a few at a dollar or lower and always received the item. so I have to assume there is no real ship cost to the sender. even the packaging if done here would cost more than what I have paid; usually custom styrofoam that perfectly encloses the item but just remove tape and it opens.
Considering their dollar a package deal with Amazon for last mile I figure they have many ways to lose money
I have won a few at a dollar or lower and always received the item. so I have to assume there is no real ship cost to the sender. even the packaging if done here would cost more than what I have paid; usually custom styrofoam that perfectly encloses the item but just remove tape and it opens.
Considering their dollar a package deal with Amazon for last mile I figure they have many ways to lose money