epoweryourlife
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posted on November 24, 2004 07:22:34 PM new
So here's what I'm thinkin'...I mailed out about 6 pairs of shoes today at a rate of 4.75 shipping per box. Do I use these new boxes or do I save people shipping? Should I use these boxes for heavy things that I know will be more than 4.75? Thoughts anyone?
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Kevinatgrannys
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posted on November 24, 2004 08:32:16 PM new
I just put out an solid brass item that would normally cost over $9 to ship and I used the new $7.70 flat rate for it. For items that will ship for less, I will continue the shipping calculator. However, for combined items I will use the flat rate, if they will fit. I think I will gain customers by saving them $$ during this type of economy.
Not what you asked, directly but just what I will do.
Kevin
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MAH645
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posted on November 26, 2004 08:30:48 AM new
I can just see it now,someone will go to my store and buy 30 audio books and want them shipped for the $7.70 instead of Media Mail. I make part of my money on the shipping.
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sanmar
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posted on November 26, 2004 01:21:23 PM new
Did all of the shoes go to the same address? If they did, I would check with UPS or FedEx Ground. I ship anything over 4 lbs by FedEx a lot cheaper than Priority Mail. The prepaid boxes aren't big enough to pack china in. I also double box a lot of heavier china sucj as dinner plates. Sure insurance will pay for breakage, but it won't replace the irreplaceable.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
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harder
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posted on November 28, 2004 06:28:16 AM new
When will paypal offer flat rate box shipping ? Currently I do not find that option.
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Vickrose
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posted on November 29, 2004 06:21:47 AM new
I do not make money off the shipping. I charge actual shipping cost. I will not buy from a seller that charges a profit off the shipping. It is better for the customer to save them money,.
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Japerton
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posted on November 29, 2004 09:09:50 AM new
MAH645
How would you make money on shipping?
I ship priority and it's just straight across.
J
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sanmar
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posted on November 29, 2004 09:27:38 AM new
What is it with people that don't get paid for the time it takes to wrap & pack , use your car to go to UPS, FedEx or the PO? I charge a flat rate depending on the size & weight of the item/ I don't make a lot but with gas at $2.29 a gallon here, I'm am not going to give my time & expense away. Do you know any retail company that doesn/'t state "shipping & HANDLING are $$XX"?
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
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wgm
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posted on November 29, 2004 09:34:54 AM new
...It is better for the customer to save them money (insert rolling eye smiley here)
And just how are buyers going to save sellers money?
As most here, I state my s/h in my listings. Don't like it? Don't bid, hit the "back" button and continue surfing.
Sanmar, I agree with you. This mentality just amazes me.
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peiklk
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posted on November 29, 2004 12:53:57 PM new
Vickrose: I do not make money off the shipping. I charge actual shipping cost. I will not buy from a seller that charges a profit off the shipping. It is better for the customer to save them money,.
I charge shipping and handling and do not MAKE money.
You don't charge handling and LOSE money.
Losing money is NOT a good business plan.
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Bush/Cheney 2004 -- FOR AMERICA'S SAKE!
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harder
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posted on November 29, 2004 03:38:55 PM new
How about an answer to my question. Does paypal offer the flat rate box option when shipping thru paypal site? thanks
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stopwhining
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posted on November 29, 2004 04:40:55 PM new
why not save them more money by giving away the stuff FREE!
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Kevinatgrannys
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posted on November 29, 2004 05:13:33 PM new
harder,
I haven't seen it there yet. It took PP a couple of months to get the on line insurance after USPS put it out so I expect the same. Hoping, but... Probably not.
Kevin
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cherishedclutter
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posted on November 29, 2004 05:15:17 PM new
Stop - I tried that once. It's no fun. 
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Kevinatgrannys
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posted on November 29, 2004 05:22:52 PM new
cherishedclutter,
I've done that more than once on things that have arrived broken. The things we do for customers. Gotta love 'em.
Kevin
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