quick help

[JonMead]

Basically im listing a high end card on ebay and have only sold low end stuff before. can anyone help me figure out the exact cost to ship something domestic insured tracked and signature confirmation? i have no clue on shipping besides 1.69 in a bubble. any help would be great. thanks in advance.

[ManInTheMirror]

Free shipping is the answer.


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[rmw10]

Yeah do free shipping. Eat the cost and it will make you look better.

[JonMead]

Free shipping is the answer.


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I'm trying to figure out for my end. So I know what to expect. I charge cheaper shipping on my items anyway.

[DannyShakes]

Offer free shipping if its that highend. Insurance depends on the price of the card, I mailed my highend luck auto insured sig all that for like $11

[nuccionino]

Offer free. It'll cost about $5ish for the lowest based on what you are asking. You can look up quotes on usps.com for exact insurance costs.

[JonMead]

im planning on losing money on shipping. the card im listing im asking 300 obo i know that needs signature confirmation. i was trying to figure out what way to list shipping so its insured sig required and correct for the item. shipping is kinda complicated with so many options.

[Pete Schweddy]

I just had to send an item for work, insured for $100. It was under 3oz, I used a 000 bubble mailer, and it cost about $4.15 using paypal ship now.

Just go on paypal's shipping section and pretend you were shipping the item with the services you want, it should give you a price before you have to pay for it.

[JonMead]

I just had to send an item for work, insured for $100. It was under 3oz, I used a 000 bubble mailer, and it cost about $4.15 using paypal ship now.

Just go on paypal's shipping section and pretend you were shipping the item with the services you want, it should give you a price before you have to pay for it.

I wasn't sure what service to use was my main concern. when i posted this i was hoping someone would say just use this service and it costs this much through paypal. im clueless when it comes to anything after 1.69 in a bubble

[Pete Schweddy]

Shipment details
Carrier U.S. Postal Service
Service Type First-Class Mail® Parcel (2-5 days)
Package size Package/Thick Envelope
Actual Weight 0 lbs.3 oz.
Mailing Date May 1, 2013
Display postage value on label No
Signature confirmation Yes
Purchase USPS® insurance Yes
Insured value $300.00 USD
Edit Shipment Details
Shipping rate
Package cost $1.69 USD
Delivery confirmation Free
Signature confirmation $2.20 USD
Insurance cost $5.10 USD
Total shipping cost $8.99 USD

[JonMead]

Shipment details
Carrier U.S. Postal Service
Service Type First-Class Mail® Parcel (2-5 days)
Package size Package/Thick Envelope
Actual Weight 0 lbs.3 oz.
Mailing Date May 1, 2013
Display postage value on label No
Signature confirmation Yes
Purchase USPS® insurance Yes
Insured value $300.00 USD
Edit Shipment Details
Shipping rate
Package cost $1.69 USD
Delivery confirmation Free
Signature confirmation $2.20 USD
Insurance cost $5.10 USD
Total shipping cost $8.99 USD
thank you sir. mods can delete this thread.

[bradsholly]

Shipment details
Carrier U.S. Postal Service
Service Type First-Class Mail® Parcel (2-5 days)
Package size Package/Thick Envelope
Actual Weight 0 lbs.3 oz.
Mailing Date May 1, 2013
Display postage value on label No
Signature confirmation Yes
Purchase USPS® insurance Yes
Insured value $300.00 USD
Edit Shipment Details
Shipping rate
Package cost $1.69 USD
Delivery confirmation Free
Signature confirmation $2.20 USD
Insurance cost $5.10 USD
Total shipping cost $8.99 USD

this is bad, you can use usps insurance, its about $.50 cheaper

[JonMead]

this is bad, you can use usps insurance, its about $.50 cheaper

That is USPS insurance?

[bradsholly]

no pete had the price listed for that ripoff insurance that paypal tells you to use...can't remember the name of it, but it costs more than the usps insurance, you just need to make sure to reselect the usps insurance!

[JonMead]

no pete had the price listed for that ripoff insurance that paypal tells you to use...can't remember the name of it, but it costs more than the usps insurance, you just need to make sure to reselect the usps insurance!

i went through the postal service when i got my quote thats why it was a little cheaper. ok makes sense. since you bumped this up has anyone used ebay global shipping?

[UK_Wildcat]

That is USPS insurance?
Just go to the post office, it'll be alot less painful for you. Might cost a $1 or $2 more than the skiddish paypal/ebay route, but what's it matter if you're making $300+?

[Pete Schweddy]

So the insurance through PayPal is not USPS? On the options it says PURCHASE USPS INSURANCE. I used it for the first time just the other day for work so I never really looked into it.

[ManInTheMirror]

Just take way more pennies than you think it will cost. You can also pre-roll your pennies at home so you don't have to count them out at the booth.

[jlzinck]

If ending price is under $200 it should cost you about $6

[ssbledsoe]

My apologies for my previous post.

Free shipping will do it. As someone that has bought plenty of cards in that range, all of my offers roll in with "shipping included. i.e., I'll send $194 + $6 shipping. It gets you nothing by charging for shipping IMO and likely makes others laugh at your listing...

[JonMead]

My apologies for my previous post.

Free shipping will do it. As someone that has bought plenty of cards in that range, all of my offers roll in with "shipping included. i.e., I'll send $194 + $6 shipping. It gets you nothing by charging for shipping IMO and likely makes others laugh at your listing...

Same here. Will be changing my listing to free shipping domestic

[HBMC]

As for shipping cards that high, eat the shipping. I usually ship expensive cards like this wrapped in bubble wrap and in a small flat rate box.

Glad the fat was trimmed off this thread too.

[nuccionino]

ALWAYS eat the shipping when selling in a BIN/BO format as well. Just add the shipping price to your selling price. Saves headaches.

[iluvfish2]

For the record since I didnt see anyone post this. You can input the info into ebay so the buyer pays the exact rate, but I also realize you stated what it would cost you.

Go to: Postage Price Calculator (http://postcalc.usps.com/)

You can input any 2 zipcodes since that doesnt effect shipping rates and then add the rest of the info you need to get the exact rate. The link above is only for domestic shipping. For international shipping you need to use this link

International Price Calculator (http://ircalc.usps.com/)
Since shipping is the same

[JonMead]

For the record since I didnt see anyone post this. You can input the info into ebay so the buyer pays the exact rate, but I also realize you stated what it would cost you.

Go to: Postage Price Calculator (http://postcalc.usps.com/)

You can input any 2 zipcodes since that doesnt effect shipping rates and then add the rest of the info you need to get the exact rate. The link above is only for domestic shipping. For international shipping you need to use this link

International Price Calculator (http://ircalc.usps.com/)
Since shipping is the same

Thanks. I was trying to figure out the best service to use as far as first class or priority. I honestly didn't know first class had sig required. If anyone wants to verify I'm using free shipping here's the link. http://bit.ly/17yCSvr
Most of the time I charge a flat 2.50 +.50 for each additional max at 4.00 for my shipping.

[iluvfish2]

You can get signature confirmation on either.

One thing for your auction - you've got how it will be shipped and stating buyer will pay - need to edit your listing and remove that info (or at least change it so that the buyer knows thats how it will be shipped to them).

[JonMead]

You can get signature confirmation on either.

One thing for your auction - you've got how it will be shipped and stating buyer will pay - need to edit your listing and remove that info (or at least change it so that the buyer knows thats how it will be shipped to them).

Thanks for the catch fish I forgot that