Ebay shipping question

[Roy Birchler]

A buyer won 3 auctions from me today, not cards. They paid with Paypal all in one payment. It would be cheaper to send them in 3 packages first class rather then a flat rate priority box. Is there any way to print 3 seperate labels that will show up on Ebay and Paypal.

 

[Musial Collector]

I cant believe the savings are all that much more than priority to send 3 seperate packages.

 

[ChasHawk]

how much did you charge the buyer for shipping?

nvm, I see it was free. those first class packages may cost more than you think.

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

 

[Rickzcards]

how much did you charge the buyer for shipping?

And why does it need to be priority, is the total package over 13 ounces?

 

[Roy Birchler]

how much did you charge the buyer for shipping?

free shipping ::facepalm::

The 3 packages would be $2.90 ea and the flat rate box is $10.85.
I am selling these for somebody else and there is very little money in them.

 

[Roy Birchler]

how much did you charge the buyer for shipping?

And why does it need to be priority, is the total package over 13 ounces?

Yes, each package is about 10oz.

 

[ChasHawk]

how much did you charge the buyer for shipping?

free shipping ::facepalm::

The 3 packages would be $2.90 ea and the flat rate box is $10.85.
I am selling these for somebody else and there is very little money in them.

That sucks bud.

 

[Roy Birchler]

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

Cannot find this on their website

 

[ChasHawk]

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

Cannot find this on their website

no, it's at the PO, but at 30oz, it's not an option.

 

[Rickzcards]

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

Cannot find this on their website

no, it's at the PO, but at 30oz, it's not an option.

Would it all fit in one of those small VHS tape sized flat rate boxes? Heck I've even had sets sent in a flat rate envelope before. I wouldn't recommend it but the seller did protect it well within.

 

[Roy Birchler]

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

Cannot find this on their website

no, it's at the PO, but at 30oz, it's not an option.

Would it all fit in one of those small VHS tape sized flat rate boxes? Heck I've even had sets sent in a flat rate envelope before. I wouldn't recommend it but the seller did protect it well within.

No, they won't fit. I think that I am going to just use the med. flat rate box. Its a shame because the box will only be about 1/3 filled. Offered the buyer some more of the items cheap to help on the shipping, but they didn't bite.

 

[Rickzcards]

[quote="Roy Birchler":9dpg8i6f]

If they don't weigh much, there is a usps mailing box that starts at like $5.30 based on weight.

Cannot find this on their website

no, it's at the PO, but at 30oz, it's not an option.

Would it all fit in one of those small VHS tape sized flat rate boxes? Heck I've even had sets sent in a flat rate envelope before. I wouldn't recommend it but the seller did protect it well within.

No, they won't fit. I think that I am going to just use the med. flat rate box. Its a shame because the box will only be about 1/3 filled. Offered the buyer some more of the items cheap to help on the shipping, but they didn't bite.[/quote:9dpg8i6f]
Well since it is free shipping he can't bitch if you do send three separate envelopes. You have to do whats best for you in this situation I would think.

 

[Casebusters]

Depends how far you are sending the package,
but try using your own box and put a priority label on it.

 

[cmnkb8]

Try this:

https://www.usps.com/business/priority- ... l-rate.htm

 

[Casebusters]

On another note Roy--- how close is the buyer to your shipping location?

I am asking as sometimes the new "Regional Priority Mail Flat Rate" boxes are very cost effective,,,, for example if this buyer is in a surrounding state covered under the Regional rates it can be as cheap as $5.60 to send in a priority box,,,,, provided the items small,,,,, you may want to investigate if the location is covered under the regional rates,,,

The link cnmkb8 provided is perfect,,,, exactly what should be used on Regional Rate boxes,,,,,

Hope this helps,,,,,
Jeff

I just got these boxes in the mail, You have to order them online (only) and it took 10 days to get to me so this may not be an option for this circumstance,
BUT these will definately save money using these!!!