This may have been discussed in the past; if so, I appolgize in advance. I did search but failed to find any specific reference to my question.
In considering recoup costs of parts sold, are additional funds gained from the shipping and/or delivery costs of the item, over the actual cost of shipping or delivery, eligible to count towards the recoup portion of the budget? Two examples.
1) You list a part on Ebay and quote a flat rate shipping cost of $20 anywhere in the US. Say the part sells for $50. When you take the part to the local post office, UPS store, etc, the actual cost of shipping only costs $15. Thus, can you claim the additional funds earned through shipping of $5 against the budget as long as it does not exceed the allowable maximum? The buyer has paid you $70 but actual shipping costs were only $15 Do you claim $50 or $55 against the budget?
2) You sell a larger part, engine, rear axle, or set of wheels/tires for $200. The buyer offers you $50 to deliver. It only costs you an actual $20 in gas to deliver the part(s) in your car/truck. He pays you $250 when you drop off the part(s). Can the additional $30 you earned from the subsequent delivery be used in the recoup portion of the budget? Can you recoup the $230 or only the original $200?
Thoughts? Just want to make sure I comply with the intent of the rules.
