It happens all the time on eBay. It can be insurance. It can be other things. To appear at the top if you sort by lowest price: To 'discourage' overseas orders (bearing in mind some merchants offer free shipping): It also helps the merchant if you return the goods. You don't get a refund on shipping, so it's better for them if it's all shipping.
I was wondering when someone would see the elephant in the room. Can the forklift lift itself into my pickup?