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Post by unknown on Aug 8, 2016 11:15:26 GMT
Got a box that weighs 17 lbs with measurements of 22" x 13" x 11" going to zone 5. If I look at click'n ship's rate and put in the measurements, it comes up 3 day priority and a retail cost of $39.60.
If I put it into stamps.com's program with measurements/zipcodes, it comes up with 3 day priority for $19.60.
Less than half the price? I can't help but think I must have done something wrong but if I did, I'm seeing it as well as issey miyake.
The 'large package' definition is length + 2x width + 2x height and that equals 70" which is less than the 84 which is the maximum for a regular package. Large package starts at 84" and oversized starts at 108" IIRC
Does anyone have a way to check using ebay's postage calculator to see what they get for the package? I tried setting up a fake listing but it doesn't give postage cost examples for me.
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Post by SA on Aug 8, 2016 12:31:32 GMT
Does Stamps.com give you some type of commercial rate shipping discount?
What zone are you shipping from?
Have you tried eBay shipping for comparison? I just did a "fake" shipping label using your measurements and weight and came up with something like $39. Then I tried it to another zip code and it came up $19.19.
Maybe double check the zip codes on both?
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Post by unknown on Aug 8, 2016 12:57:39 GMT
Thank you! Just found this online - www.stamps.com/whitepapers/priority-mail-rate-guide.pdfit says 17 lbs going to zone 5 is $19.78 priority. I double checked the zone stuff in 2 browsers and 2 operating systems. Checked zip codes. Checked measurements. I have no idea how to do anything with ebay labels. I haven't shipped using them in maybe a year and then only a couple over the prior 4-5 years maybe. I tried creating a dummy listing but it doesn't give me any prices. Maybe it was the old form that used to show the comparison but not this one. AHA! Ok, I did a dummy using the 'calculate postage' in 'my ebay' for one of the few items I still have listed and then put in the dimensions/zip code/weight and get the same thing as stamps.com WHEW! |
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Post by Desire on Aug 9, 2016 14:48:52 GMT
Don't forget - You can always ship with the paypal "ship now" link for packages not sold on ebay. It comes out a lot cheaper than click n'ship that is no longer offering the commercial discount. I think stamps .com is the same as paypal "ship now".
I ship a lot of packages to my sister in Virginia and was shocked when I went to use click n'ship after they discontinued the commercial rate earlier this year. What a difference for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 20:46:20 GMT
Got a box that weighs 17 lbs with measurements of 22" x 13" x 11" going to zone 5. If I look at click'n ship's rate and put in the measurements, it comes up 3 day priority and a retail cost of $39.60. If I put it into stamps.com's program with measurements/zipcodes, it comes up with 3 day priority for $19.60. Less than half the price? I can't help but think I must have done something wrong but if I did, I'm seeing it as well as issey miyake. The 'large package' definition is length + 2x width + 2x height and that equals 70" which is less than the 84 which is the maximum for a regular package. Large package starts at 84" and oversized starts at 108" IIRC Does anyone have a way to check using ebay's postage calculator to see what they get for the package? I tried setting up a fake listing but it doesn't give postage cost examples for me. Little late but if you ever need a good shipping calculator: www.flippertools.com/fitShipper/fitShipper.html It will show you retail, ebay/stamps.com/etsy, or ebay TRS price depending on which discount rate you choose. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2016 20:47:22 GMT
Don't forget - You can always ship with the paypal "ship now" link for packages not sold on ebay. It comes out a lot cheaper than click n'ship that is no longer offering the commercial discount. I think stamps .com is the same as paypal "ship now". I ship a lot of packages to my sister in Virginia and was shocked when I went to use click n'ship after they discontinued the commercial rate earlier this year. What a difference for sure. Yep, stamp.com/paypal/ebay (non-TRS) are all at the commercial base rate. |
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