OT - Shipping Fee Hike

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Posted By: Mark

I won a $190 vintage card from that locked-out sport, and the auction page clearly indicated that shipping would be $6 with no mention of insurance. Is it now ok for the seller to demand $15.95 for shipping and insurance?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5145352061

When I asked whether I could pay the stated $6 shipping with no insurance, I received this reply:

"Hi,
The shipping price is 15.95 because your item is 189.05
I can't ship for $6.00 because i ship with insurance / expresspost
Is better for you and better for me
The reason is ....i'm sure you receive your cards and you....you receive your card...189.05 is the good reason....
I'm a serious seller and you a serious bidder.
Thanks,"

Have I made a mistake thinking all Candadians are reasonable people just because Ben is so cool? I mean shouldn't I have the option of paying the amount listed in the auction? The seler has a high feedback rating so perhaps otehr buyers are happy to pay the extra $9.95 for insurance. Am I unreasonable if I refuse to pay it?