Looks like the eBay card postage with tracking is near - Page 8

Rooftop · 01-26-2021, 05:04 PM

Envelope details

eBay standard envelope can be printed and used with any envelope that meets these requirements:

• Destination address must be parallel to the longest side
• Envelope thickness should be uniform, no thicker than 0.25 at any point, and not too rigid
• Envelopes must contain no clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices
• Envelope should have an aspect ratio (length divided by height) between 1.3 and 2.5
• Envelope is not enclosed or made of any plastic material
• Envelope is not allowed to be completely rigid or non-uniform in thickness
• Bubble mailers or any packaging made of plastic are not supported
• One single sealed pack or up to 15 standard raw cards per package
• Up to three cards sleeved and protected with side or top loaders per package

Rooftop · 01-26-2021, 05:06 PM

https://pages.ebay.com/ebaystandardenvelope/

Tim · 01-26-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shrevecity

Thing is most sellers can get these for free if they have a store at least once a quarter. I am just going to use the ones I have been using for PWE already. Never had a complaint about them and they are a lot cheaper.

Ebay used to email me a reminder/link for the freebie once/quarter but hasn't in a while. Do you know how to go about getting these for free without the email from ebay? I just went to the ebay shipping store and it wants to charge me.

jrutledge · 01-26-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim

Ebay used to email me a reminder/link for the freebie once/quarter but hasn't in a while. Do you know how to go about getting these for free without the email from ebay? I just went to the ebay shipping store and it wants to charge me.

You have to go under the 'Subscriber Discounts' section and it should be near the top. https://www.sd.ebay.com/subscriberdiscounts

Tim · 01-26-2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jrutledge

You have to go under the 'Subscriber Discounts' section and it should be near the top. https://www.sd.ebay.com/subscriberdiscounts

Thank you!

Jamesebee · 01-26-2021, 06:35 PM

Hooray to my draft listings!

Also-boo to having to finish my draft listings.

This will be a game-changer for 2021!

smanzari · 01-26-2021, 06:57 PM

I've spent my whole afternoon trying to print these on regular #10 envelopes. I'm convinced it can't be done, guess I will not be shipping this way

RaceDog · 01-26-2021, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

I've spent my whole afternoon trying to print these on regular #10 envelopes. I'm convinced it can't be done, guess I will not be shipping this way

I spoke with eBay about this tonight. I was told that they "Probably" be adding new size templates for shipping soon. I would suggest people call them and ask them to include several different size envelopes to the template list....."The squeaky wheel gets the grease"

smanzari · 01-26-2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceDog

I spoke with eBay about this tonight. I was told that they "Probably" be adding new size templates for shipping soon. I would suggest people call them and ask them to include several different size envelopes to the template list....."The squeaky wheel gets the grease"

Good deal, I did a cost analysis and slightly cheaper if I do labels- just takes FOREVER, my old way was great and may revert. I'll message an agent tomorrow

On a side note, anyone else notice this is a "bill you later" situation like FedEX. Fingers crossed the POs got the price memos....

RaceDog · 01-26-2021, 10:03 PM

Maybe I broke eBay shipping when I asked for more templates....shipping seems to be down

D-Lite · 01-26-2021, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceDog

Maybe I broke eBay shipping when I asked for more templates....shipping seems to be down

It was down for about 20 min for me. Back up for about 30 min now

shrevecity · 01-26-2021, 11:12 PM

https://www.trackmyshipment.co/shipm...g/ESUS32786558

This one is moving though the system.

89Giants · 01-26-2021, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shrevecity

https://www.trackmyshipment.co/shipm...g/ESUS32786558

This one is moving though the system.

Did you drop it off at the PO where everyone drops larger packages to be scanned(bubble mailers, boxes)?

shrevecity · 01-26-2021, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 89Giants

Did you drop it off at the PO where everyone drops larger packages to be scanned(bubble mailers, boxes)?

Blue box like i do all pwes. It wont scan at counter anyway

Jbenn26 · 01-26-2021, 11:46 PM

This sucks for us in Canada we still can't provide tracking for under like 14$

discodanman45 · 01-26-2021, 11:54 PM

The biggest hope I have is this becomes accepted and shows buyers that shipping cards in an envelope is perfectly fine. Using a bubble mailer and sandwiching the toploader in between cardboard is overkill.

glassofwater · 01-27-2021, 02:36 AM

4x6labels are to big and huge hassle to cut my labels. I’m gonna buy this label. Should be the right size for a pwe. I tried with a thank you card from dollar tree it might be to much. I will report how this label works with a pwe.

JeffG1954 · 01-27-2021, 08:16 AM

Just checked the eBay link tracking on the one I sent out yesterday.....it has updated and shows "In Transit". So, while the clerk was not able to scan in the tracking code, it appears that the code is read as it goes thru the sorting machine, so it is being tracked.....all is good and it appears the system works.

elny43 · 01-27-2021, 08:52 AM

If the aspect ratio needs to be 1.3-2.5, then the dvd mailer someone posted earlier that's 6x6 3/8 would not be eligible, right?

marterburn · 01-27-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by elny43

If the aspect ratio needs to be 1.3-2.5, then the dvd mailer someone posted earlier that's 6x6 3/8 would not be eligible, right?

The phrasing was 'should be' not 'must be'. And they used 'must be' for some if the rules.

Plus, the mailers they recommend do not fall in that range of aspect ratios.

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Frankp2311 · 01-27-2021, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by elny43

If the aspect ratio needs to be 1.3-2.5, then the dvd mailer someone posted earlier that's 6x6 3/8 would not be eligible, right?

Correct.

marterburn · 01-27-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankp2311

Correct.

The mailers they recommend don't fall in that aspect ratio. I posted this before, but below is a pic of the range they're asking for.

This is not realistic, for every mail piece to have this shape, and in recommending a mailer with a shape that is outside that says they know it -- it's not truly a requirement.

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elny43 · 01-27-2021, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marterburn

The phrasing was 'should be' not 'must be'. And they used 'must be' for some if the rules.

Plus, the mailers they recommend do not fall in that range of aspect ratios.

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Ah, good catch. Thanks for the clarification. I think I'll grab those then

lhoyle · 01-27-2021, 09:09 AM

I sent a message to a friend who is a postmaster at one of the local PO's. I will post the reply I get.

Frankp2311 · 01-27-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by marterburn

The mailers they recommend don't fall in that aspect ratio. I posted this before, but below is a pic of the range they're asking for.

This is not realistic, for every mail piece to have this shape, and in recommending a mailer with a shape that is outside that says they know it -- it's not truly a requirement.

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I guess I don't understand what your picture is of. Just use a standard #10 envelope that is 9.5x4". That is essentially what this service is wanting you to use.

01-26-2021, 11:54 PM	#191
discodanman45 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: CA Posts: 9,817 danch27	The biggest hope I have is this becomes accepted and shows buyers that shipping cards in an envelope is perfectly fine. Using a bubble mailer and sandwiching the toploader in between cardboard is overkill. __________________ Always looking for rarer Rik Smits cards and cards from the 2014-15 Spectra Global Icons set. Send me a message!

01-27-2021, 09:09 AM	#199
lhoyle Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 163 redsoxfan1918 lhoyle0217	I sent a message to a friend who is a postmaster at one of the local PO's. I will post the reply I get. __________________ My PC: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R29E4G9rNMGaE3Z16 Collecting mostly Red Sox, but adding items that are just plain awesome!

01-26-2021, 05:04 PM	#176
Rooftop Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,516	Envelope details eBay standard envelope can be printed and used with any envelope that meets these requirements: • Destination address must be parallel to the longest side • Envelope thickness should be uniform, no thicker than 0.25 at any point, and not too rigid • Envelopes must contain no clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices • Envelope should have an aspect ratio (length divided by height) between 1.3 and 2.5 • Envelope is not enclosed or made of any plastic material • Envelope is not allowed to be completely rigid or non-uniform in thickness • Bubble mailers or any packaging made of plastic are not supported • One single sealed pack or up to 15 standard raw cards per package • Up to three cards sleeved and protected with side or top loaders per package

01-26-2021, 05:06 PM	#177
Rooftop Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,516	https://pages.ebay.com/ebaystandardenvelope/

01-26-2021, 06:35 PM	#181
Jamesebee Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Back in Minnesota! Posts: 982 jamesebee	Hooray to my draft listings! Also-boo to having to finish my draft listings. This will be a game-changer for 2021!

01-26-2021, 06:57 PM	#182
smanzari Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 10,657	I've spent my whole afternoon trying to print these on regular #10 envelopes. I'm convinced it can't be done, guess I will not be shipping this way

01-26-2021, 10:03 PM	#185
RaceDog Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2,342	Maybe I broke eBay shipping when I asked for more templates....shipping seems to be down

01-26-2021, 11:12 PM	#187
shrevecity Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 28,059	https://www.trackmyshipment.co/shipm...g/ESUS32786558 This one is moving though the system.

01-26-2021, 11:46 PM	#190
Jbenn26 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 352 jbenn26	This sucks for us in Canada we still can't provide tracking for under like 14$

01-27-2021, 02:36 AM	#192
glassofwater Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 3,662	4x6labels are to big and huge hassle to cut my labels. I’m gonna buy this label. Should be the right size for a pwe. I tried with a thank you card from dollar tree it might be to much. I will report how this label works with a pwe.

01-27-2021, 08:16 AM	#193
JeffG1954 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3,130	Just checked the eBay link tracking on the one I sent out yesterday.....it has updated and shows "In Transit". So, while the clerk was not able to scan in the tracking code, it appears that the code is read as it goes thru the sorting machine, so it is being tracked.....all is good and it appears the system works.

01-27-2021, 08:52 AM	#194
elny43 Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Big Apple Posts: 1,525	If the aspect ratio needs to be 1.3-2.5, then the dvd mailer someone posted earlier that's 6x6 3/8 would not be eligible, right?