cantwin
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posted on June 2, 2008 08:34:53 AM new
ebay left a message on my phone saying starting in july you must put shipping cost in your auction.
I sell alot of heavy items motor boat engines
how can i put the cost in if i dont know where its going ??
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cblev65252
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posted on June 2, 2008 08:56:30 AM new
You can do calculated shipping. The shipping calculator will calculate the cost for you. Also, if you have any handling charges you can denote that and it will automatically be added in. I use calculated shipping in 90% of my auctions. I don't have time for the "how much does it cost to ship to ____?" questions.
Cheryl
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amber
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posted on June 2, 2008 09:06:19 AM new
For me it would be impossible. I sell yarn by the skein. Am I supposed to put shipping costs from 1-50 skeins in my auctions??
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hwahwa
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posted on June 2, 2008 09:28:09 AM new
cantwin,
You should call them back or use live help,those who are paid to call dont know what you sell.
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Google does not hire stupid people.
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Helenjw
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posted on June 2, 2008 09:33:03 AM new
One of these links may help.
Ebay Shipping Center
Shipping Calculator
Calculated Shipping Rates
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ebabestreasures
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posted on June 2, 2008 10:17:22 AM new
This is one of the things that is currently driving me crazy about ebay. I used to just quote on request and it worked really well but now if you don't put in the shipping you get penalized in the search. Sounds like now I won't be able to list at all unless I put in the shipping.
I live in Florida and sell many of my items to California. Calculated shipping on large items just doesn't work for me sometime.
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merrie
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posted on June 2, 2008 11:57:03 AM new
Calculating shipping is many times a PITA, but a necessity. I would NEVER buy from someone that did not indicate shipping in their item. Had surprises in the past, been there, done that.
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birgittaw
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posted on June 2, 2008 12:39:32 PM new
Always have calculated shipping, even overseas. Saves everyone time and aggravation, and on occasion determines whether I even list a piece at all. Not a big deal if you know how to measure and weigh.
I am curious as to how eBay figures shipping in BM search results. Calculated from SC to CA where eBay is? Or some other formula?
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kozersky
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posted on June 2, 2008 01:04:00 PM new
Amber, simply take a moment to compute the cost to mail 1, then 2, then 3. After that I'm sure that you can calculate the cost to add each item.
You could then have a flat rate of $X.00 and o.xx for each additional item.
I have a flat shipping rate plus s/h of $1.00 on each item I sell. For Domestic shipping I add 0.25 for each additional item.
If you happen to charge way too much, simply refund the difference. The buyers love the refund. Helps the stars too.
Bill K-
William J Kozersky Stamp Co.
William J Kozersky Stamp Co. Book Store
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ebabestreasures
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posted on June 2, 2008 01:24:12 PM new
Bill - do you have any luck with your buyer acknowledging the refund with paypal? I do. It's like they never see it. I send them an email thur ebay requesting they let me know that they got it and then do the refund. I NEVER hear another word from them?
If I put cash in the package then I do hear back but that's too hard to keep track of.
Here a good example. I listed a heavy plate. I didn't want to use a flat rate as it would be too high in my zone but cheaper in California. So I used calculated. The winner was in California and it cost $12.50. I used the flat rate box instead and refunded the difference in cash so he would be sure to know it.
If I had listed flat rate and calculated - wouldn't the flat rate show up in the listing search making it too high for bidders near by?
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birgittaw
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posted on June 2, 2008 01:38:06 PM new
No, I don't think they see it or pay attention. Usually, it just goes right back into their funding source without stopping at go. I agree that 9 out of 10 don't respond, so I stopped doing it most of the time.
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tonimar1
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posted on June 2, 2008 02:24:51 PM new
When I list heavy items I put the cost of shipping to the zip code area that is nearest to my zip code area. The reason for this is when a buyer looks they see the shipping cost to be reasonable.
Then in big red letters before I do the description, I state. Please do not pay until you receive an invoice with the correct shipping cost to your zip code area.
The cost of shipping that is listed is to zip code xxxxx, if this item was to ship to zip code 98671 the cost would be $$$$$. (And sometimes I put in the weight of the package so this way they can figure out what the cost is to there zip code from my zip code)
If you want the correct cost to your zip code before you place your bid please contact me.
And when I'm charging actual shipping cost I charge a material/handling fee separate which I list in the auction.
This has worked for me for 10yrs now and I have had lots of very heavy collectible items.
Toni
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kozersky
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posted on June 2, 2008 02:38:16 PM new
I know what the refund is before I seal the envelope. I write the refund at the bottom of the invoice. Then make a PayPal refund with note. I also mention the refund in the email sent through Vendio.
Does anyone acknowledge? Of course not. However, my DSRs for this month are 5.0, 5.0, 5.0 and 4.9., while overall, they are 4.9, 4.9, 4.9, and 4.8. I am sure the refunds have helped.
At least, I get a lot of "honest seller" in my feedbacks. 
Bill K-
William J Kozersky Stamp Co.
William J Kozersky Stamp Co. Book Store
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amber
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posted on June 2, 2008 02:50:28 PM new
Bill: That sounds simple, but it means I have to weigh up to 50 skeins of yarn, size and weight of packages etc. I sell from Canada, and it becomes very complicated because I sell Internationally, and most of my sales are combined. My yarn has different weights, and if I try and put the cost of a certain number, I would have no idea of how much it is going to weigh and measure until I do it. Many yarn sellers do the same thing, because people require different amounts, so we sell by the individual skein.
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ebabestreasures
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posted on June 2, 2008 03:18:27 PM new
tonimar1 - I didn't think you could do that but I may try it. I thought about it before but decided not to do it for some reason.
Bill - Aren't you the smart one!! Mind if I do that as well. I'm starting to personalize my shipping letter more anyway and that is something that could be added.
[ edited by ebabestreasures on Jun 2, 2008 03:21 PM ]
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pixiamom
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posted on June 2, 2008 05:45:00 PM new
Amber, why not determine a flat rate for 1 skein, then put in your description: I am happy to combine lots for shipping. If you are combining lots, please wait for my invoice with combined shipping charges before you pay.
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amber
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posted on June 2, 2008 06:15:03 PM new
Yes, that's a good idea Pixiamom. I think I will put "up to 4 skeins", because that is our lowest package rate. I do already have almost exactly what you suggest, and there is never a problem with it. If I have to fill in the shipping amount on the form, how can I specify the amount of skeins? I don't want to find people bidding on several skeins, and then paying the lowest cost that I have stated.
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pixiamom
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posted on June 2, 2008 07:11:30 PM new
In order to buy via eBay checkout, they will either be charged separate shipping charges for each one or will have to wait until you send a combined invoice.
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