At the end of this video you said we should be and you are proud of us for coming to TH-cam to learn and for doing, in my case selling on EBay, to better ourselves. Thank you so much for saying that! I just started selling about three months ago and it’s been a lot of hard work and learning along the way but it is really starting to pay off. I thank you and countless others here on TH-cam for sharing your knowledge. Most family and friends were doubtful and quite honestly full of negativity so I do appreciate hearing a vote of confidence. Thank You!
Thanks for the info. Have an eBay account for over 19 years but never sold anything just a buyer but always thought about it. Wife did it many years ago but struggled reading books etc on how to set up and sell on eBay. Now 12 years into retirement and have acquired lots of stuff I’m jumping in. Thanks to folks like you and others on TH-cam you helped smooth the transition from buyer to seller.
As a “retired teacher baby boomer” I am extremely excited to find your channel and learn from one who understands e-commerce in todays world. Young people with a passion, purpose and sincere concern for others give me hope for the future. Thank you for the knowledge, encouragement and for being one of those young people!
I was so confused about shipping when I first started reselling. I was losing so much money until I stumbled across your first video on shipping. So thank you for that very informative video. I’m now even making a few extra dollars hear and there after purchasing my labels.
We are able to find boxes, bubble wrap and packing materials without having to pay for them. Our neighbors love that they know we will take them and recycle!
I now buy boxes too. At first I'd source boxes and keep them in a spare bedroom (no garage). After running out of space I started breaking them down but I could then never find the size of box I needed! LOL! Then the costs of fill materials and bubble wrap skyrocketed. I figured I could save money in the long run by having the right sized boxes. (I sell breakables). Now I have what I need 99% of the time and don't have to dumpster dive (I'm too old for that any more!).
@shannonlacy6117 yes, shipping costs more as the distance increases so determining flat rate shipping costs is better left to more experienced sellers.
Thank you all of your information. You just made shipping so much simpler to pretty much just use USPS Ground Advantage. That made it so much easier. I also agree with not using ziplock clear bags. We have too much plastic in our world and don't need more and love the recycling of boxes. Thank you.
Yes any more information on shipping is helpful. I have been refunding shipping overages to avoid negative feedback. I’m a little confused on what the buyer actually sees as their shipping costs when they agree to purchase the item. I thought they were able to see exactly what that cost would be and therefore be upset if they got additional charges. I tried paying the additional fees at the post office but found out I can’t. Please elaborate on this more if you decide to do another shipping video. Thanks so much!
The buyer doesn't see the shipping you paid to send it. It can be kind to refund extra in some cases (like in combined orders -sometimes ppl ask to combine so I refund everything over cost). But if you look at the label that gets printed for ebay shipping, it shows size/weight, address, etc - but not the cost of the label.
Love that you use newspaper the same as I do, I also use a crosscut shedder and shred my junk mail, it makes great void fill for smaller items. I have never had one complaint.
I've made a few equipment purchases that have helped my business out a bunch. Rollo printer to me should be the first big ticket item you invest in. The next item I bought was a chinesium pillow machine. I make my own bubble wrap and pillows and its awsome saves money and space in my shop. I sell a lot of media so the last big purchase was a cd restoring machine but i would only buy that if you sold alot of music disks games or dvds. I love free boxes but when i switched to buying them it saved me so much time and space in my shop it was worth it to me. If you buy them in bulk you can easily hide the cost of a box in the shipping price.
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is the 5th "how to ship on ebay" video I've watched and is, by far, the best! And, wow man, thanks for that kindness at the end telling us we should be proud for even trying. What a great guy! Continued success to YOU!
I like the way you present this info. Your not trying to sell viewers on courses, your not telling folks they will be driving a Lamborghini in 2 month. Just real, practical and useful knowledge. Thank you
I've been watching tons of these ebay videos non-stop with hopes to eventually start my own store. There's some good videos out there but yours are great-amazingly helpful!! To the point. No extra useless babbling. You're so genuine. Passionate. Efficient. I can tell you're truly doing this because it makes you happy. I'm also from Utah so you just got a new sub and I can't say it enough THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION !! You're helping change mine & my family's lives in so many ways💛
Question about shipping the massager you got an offer on…don’t you need to put the weight and dimensions in when you are first listing the item so the buyer knows the shipping price?
Thank you so much for this precise and informative video!! I'm a 2 week newbie with only 4 sales so far. But you've confirmed that I will get the hang of it. It's the "shipping" that I fear most. I feel so much better about shipping after your video! Thank you, again! Wish you much success and please do keep making videos.
Thank you so much for all the information you gave. It was very helpful. Also thank you for the last message it touched my heart. I’m trying to help my family get ahead. Times are tough but we need to do something to better our family situation. I just had my first sale yesterday and i was so excited! i made all the mistakes made like a $14 dollar profit but it felt good to do it! I was so proud of myself cause i needed to know i could do it. ❤ May God bless your business and help you as well.
Hello Jride, I been watching all your awesome videos for the last two days. You have amazing ideas. All videos are very helpful. I use to be top rated power seller on eBay from 2001 till 2018 and I took a six year vacation break...Now I am back again. Its exciting to learn all the changes on eBay and to hear your tips. Thanks
One thing about printing your own shipping labels and maybe you said it and I missed it. If you enter too much or little for the weight when you scan it or the post office does it will credit or debit the weight difference from your account. So yes you want to be correct but the first few packages don’t sweat it just send em!
Learned recently how to create a policy passing the shipping discount to the Buyer on Calculated Shipping. There are so many situations where tailoring policies to different items and target markets can help increase sales. The legal size flat rate envelopes are the ones that have come in handy a few times ( ordered through USPS ) but yes , poly bags for sure , i like the large 14.5 x19 for things like Jeans and Hoodies.
Haven't even watched yet but thank you! Hard to find good videos on this. So far do all clothing, but I have bought big jackets, boots, shoes, hats and haven't bothered listing yet just because I don't want to mess with shipping. It's one of those things I keep putting off until all my clothing is listed then I was going to get around to it. Not to be confused with procrastination... lol
Great Video - You are straight to the point and easy to understand. You don't take a bunch of shortcuts (as many people do because they are already familiar with the process) and I really appreciate the down-to-earth attitude. Thanks so much!
I have watched soooooo MANY shipping videos on TH-cam over the past year or so! I have also had more than enough inventory to sell (some worth quite a few hundred). BUT, the shipping has ALWAYS held me back! I don't know if it was how you explained it or (which I feel it was this) if something FINALLY clicked, but it did!!!! I am totally ready to get started! Thank you soooo MUCH 😊
Man this shipping stuff sure can be overwhelming but I am so appreciative of your videos. You’re making this all easier for us.. usually by now I’d scrap this whole eBay reselling gig because of the confusion of shipping.. but this time I’m going to stick to it and forget the “how” that usually causes me to give up. I’ll learn as I go and understand that I may make a mistake or two along the way. 😊
Thank you ... this was great information. I've been trying to learn the best shipping method for my new EBay business and was getting VERY frustrated. Your information seems doable, logical, and a great starting point that I can understand!!
Oh definitely a part 2. This shipping information is what I have been hoping to see. So USPS calculated ground advantablge to start. I am a little fuzzy when you put the measurements and weight in. When you list it or after someone buys it? Thank you.
@@JrideFlipssorry if you already covered this but I'm stuck on whether you weigh the item in it's intended shipping box/mailer or just the item itself when listing. Thank you, I've been waiting for you to make this updated video...but I'm still not getting the "when"...ugh
Thank you so much for all the great information! I’ve gained so much confidence from watching your videos. Shipping is what has kept me from getting started. Thanks for acknowledging the time and effort we are all putting into our road to financial freedom! I’m proud of you too! Thanks again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💙
so i've heard other do "Fixed" pricing for certain categories? this is to attract more buyers with a "lower" shipping price. Like for clothes under we do 4.99 flat rate ground because we are in san diego. I feel we sell a lot to the east coast so those prices may look unactractive.. we do 7.99 for over a lobs using flat rate envelopes to see where ever. i don't know just what i've learned. we have a small shop but get sales
Would you please talk about what to do when a customer requests combined shipping after they have paid for the multiple listings? I list 1 to 4 card making stamp sets in one listing. Customers like to purchase several listings and request combined shipping. I’m new at selling on EBay and combining orders time consuming as well as expensive in refunds because I refund what EBay indicates what the buyer paid for shipping.
Thank you for this video beginning to end. I’m struggling to start listing bcs I’ve been confused and overwhelmed with getting all the policies in place. This is super helpful and encouraging and what I needed to hear. Question- what counts as 1 day shipping? Does the pkg have to be at PO same day? As a side hustle, most of my packing and shipping will be evening with PO pickup or family taking pkgs to the PO for me.
Thank you this its the best video i watched and i learned thank you. I want to sell on ebay and shipping part was confuzing me but you explained it very good and i got it thanks.
So, you might want to actually just put in the shipping weight to buy the label, or you might end up overpaying. It's great to round up to the nearest lb for the listing, but not when shipping.
Thanks for much for this video. I am a seasoned Poshmark seller, where shipping is so easy. I am venturing onto eBay but overwhelmed by shipping options. Please do part 2. Question: in this video, you chose shipping options after the sale, but I know you have to list the shipping cost prior to the sale. Do you weight and measure everything when listing?
Great video. I for one would like some more insight into flat rate shipping. When, how, tricks... Also, when I sell something with calculated shipping, it seems that ebay is charging the buyer exactly what my cost for the label is. Thanks!
Not bad ideas. I've been shipping health supplements for over 12 years using one of the shipping software packages and there are a dozen or more ways to cut that even further but for someone starting, these tips are golden! Nice job.
Sadly, one of my biggest things has been shipping. It has defaulted to only ground advantage, which is fine, but I set in the measurements, and then the customer pays the shipping. The prepaid shipping amount that is part of the total, by the time I go to ship it at the post office, it always ends up costing an additional $1.50, and then once they take taxes out and then I subtract the shipping, my item ends up being almost $4 less than what I actually listed it for. So now I have to adjust my items for that issue. Hopefully, soon, I can get my own shipping label printer & a proper postage scale. I am starting with clothes that have been held onto and some other smaller items that won't be heavy to ship. Hopefully it equals out soon.
Hi, great video. I have scanned the many messages without finding an answer. I see that you measured the Thumper to get the dimensions for your shipping calculations. Just for clarification do you not measure the box dimensions? By the way I’m not a seasoned seller, just beginning.
Is there a way to offer more than one method of shipping? I have USPS Ground Advantage currently but I'm having people ask me for a cheaper option or faster shipping. Also noticed that in the video UPS Ground was cheaper than USPS, why didn't you choose that option? Thanks
Thank you for this helpful video! Knowing how to save money on shipping and packing properly is as important as the items being sold. When not using USPS Priority Mail, I get free boxes from the supermarket , Target or Walmart. I go to the stores when they are stocking items. I also try to reuse clean, plastic envelopes whenever possible.
I just found your V 14:00 Video , wonderful,I'm Elderly not too Smart on tech stuff,so I was trying to find out best shipping and because I live it a Mountain area with no Internet,so wondering if I can just use the QR label to my phone will that work?Thank you so much for this Video.Yo also say everything should be Calculated Shipping USPS?THANKS FOR THE HELP, I HAVE SOME LARGE ART ITEMS SO I M KINDA LOST.Tjis want be a Business account now.
Hi Mr jreed!!! Thank you for sharing with us your experience. My question is where is the link that I can find your links and click on your reference to buy the POLY MAILARS. Thanks in advance.🙏👍 Haim.E. Miami Flo
I'm new to reselling and realized watching the video I have only made sure the shipping section states calculated shipping but I've never changed what eBay automatically puts in for weight and size? I've always just messed with that shipping section once an items sells and I have it boxed up so I'm able to properly weigh it and measure dimensions in order to buy the shipping label. However, in hindsight none of that happens until I see the buyer has paid for the item so I'm not really sure what happens when I actually enter the real weight and measurements? Have i been screwing myself and possibly paying more for shipping then what the buyer was automatically billed for since I didn't adjust the weight and dimensions when originally listing my items?
That's what I am running into. It will preset shipping based on item listing, but then before I got a small food scale as a starting option, but by the time I take it up to ship it ends up being than what the customer actually paid...back in 17' I got paid the total - taxes and then went to ship with that but now I have to ship then wait to be reimbursed...
I print the labels and put them on my packages. I think that im in debt to the post office, however i can find ways to help them, save them some time, im all about that.
So with the calculated shipping, you are putting in the weight and dimensions of the product, the buyer pays that, then when you go to print the label you weigh it again with all the packaging, and measure the box, and change the numbers? Wouldn’t that make it more expensive on your end?
My issue is usually the cost of shipping. I weigh & measure when I create the listing. I add inches and about 1lb for the box. Do you weigh & measure again once you have packed your item to ship it prior to creating a label?
When shipping using calculated shipping ground advantage through ebay, do you have to put weight and dimensions in when listing? I don't understand how (and when) the buyer is charged when calculated shipping is used.
Can’t seem to figure out how to switch me eBay from personal to a business account. Also as a personal account do I also get cheaper shipping through eBay?
I love the videos I’m looking to start as a hobby just cause it seems like you guys are having so much fun with it. I already got a ton of stuff that has recently sold so I’m excited to get started.
At the end of this video you said we should be and you are proud of us for coming to TH-cam to learn and for doing, in my case selling on EBay, to better ourselves. Thank you so much for saying that! I just started selling about three months ago and it’s been a lot of hard work and learning along the way but it is really starting to pay off. I thank you and countless others here on TH-cam for sharing your knowledge. Most family and friends were doubtful and quite honestly full of negativity so I do appreciate hearing a vote of confidence. Thank You!
How’s it going now? I just started and had my first sale 🥰 I love it. But I agree with everything you said! ❤
Thanks for the info. Have an eBay account for over 19 years but never sold anything just a buyer but always thought about it. Wife did it many years ago but struggled reading books etc on how to set up and sell on eBay. Now 12 years into retirement and have acquired lots of stuff I’m jumping in. Thanks to folks like you and others on TH-cam you helped smooth the transition from buyer to seller.
As a “retired teacher baby boomer” I am extremely excited to find your channel and learn from one who understands e-commerce in todays world. Young people with a passion, purpose and sincere concern for others give me hope for the future. Thank you for the knowledge, encouragement and for being one of those young people!
Whoa that's a lot of bubble wrap that you used.
I was so confused about shipping when I first started reselling. I was losing so much money until I stumbled across your first video on shipping. So thank you for that very informative video. I’m now even making a few extra dollars hear and there after purchasing my labels.
Me too
We are able to find boxes, bubble wrap and packing materials without having to pay for them. Our neighbors love that they know we will take them and recycle!
Appreciate the words of encouragement just posted my first items this week and so far I have 3 sales it’s definitely exciting
I used to get my boxes for free too. 5 months ago I started buying them. The time and space saved is worth the cost.
I now buy boxes too. At first I'd source boxes and keep them in a spare bedroom (no garage). After running out of space I started breaking them down but I could then never find the size of box I needed! LOL! Then the costs of fill materials and bubble wrap skyrocketed. I figured I could save money in the long run by having the right sized boxes. (I sell breakables). Now I have what I need 99% of the time and don't have to dumpster dive (I'm too old for that any more!).
Part 2 please. Thank you Jake.
Does the shipping cost not change with the distance it’s going? Or the massager cost $8 to ship no matter where it goes?
@shannonlacy6117 yes, shipping costs more as the distance increases so determining flat rate shipping costs is better left to more experienced sellers.
@@cassfonnesbeck8057 so with calculated shipping I don’t have to worry about the distance?
Thank you all of your information. You just made shipping so much simpler to pretty much just use USPS Ground Advantage. That made it so much easier. I also agree with not using ziplock clear bags. We have too much plastic in our world and don't need more and love the recycling of boxes. Thank you.
Jake, you are the bomb!! Packaging stresses me out for some reason. More on shipping please and I appreciate you more than I can say.
Thank you, Jake. This was very helpful; and, YES, please do a Part 2!!!
This ^^^
Yes any more information on shipping is helpful. I have been refunding shipping overages to avoid negative feedback. I’m a little confused on what the buyer actually sees as their shipping costs when they agree to purchase the item. I thought they were able to see exactly what that cost would be and therefore be upset if they got additional charges. I tried paying the additional fees at the post office but found out I can’t. Please elaborate on this more if you decide to do another shipping video. Thanks so much!
Yes. I'm so confused as well.
The buyer doesn't see the shipping you paid to send it. It can be kind to refund extra in some cases (like in combined orders -sometimes ppl ask to combine so I refund everything over cost). But if you look at the label that gets printed for ebay shipping, it shows size/weight, address, etc - but not the cost of the label.
Love that you use newspaper the same as I do, I also use a crosscut shedder and shred my junk mail, it makes great void fill for smaller items. I have never had one complaint.
I've made a few equipment purchases that have helped my business out a bunch. Rollo printer to me should be the first big ticket item you invest in. The next item I bought was a chinesium pillow machine. I make my own bubble wrap and pillows and its awsome saves money and space in my shop. I sell a lot of media so the last big purchase was a cd restoring machine but i would only buy that if you sold alot of music disks games or dvds.
I love free boxes but when i switched to buying them it saved me so much time and space in my shop it was worth it to me. If you buy them in bulk you can easily hide the cost of a box in the shipping price.
What if your shipping from Japan
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is the 5th "how to ship on ebay" video I've watched and is, by far, the best! And, wow man, thanks for that kindness at the end telling us we should be proud for even trying. What a great guy! Continued success to YOU!
Appreciate the kind word at the end bro
I like the way you present this info. Your not trying to sell viewers on courses, your not telling folks they will be driving a Lamborghini in 2 month. Just real, practical and useful knowledge. Thank you
Thank you! Nice closing to acknowledge and praise
newbies’ efforts to move
forward and take the leap
into reselling.
I've been watching tons of these ebay videos non-stop with hopes to eventually start my own store. There's some good videos out there but yours are great-amazingly helpful!! To the point. No extra useless babbling. You're so genuine. Passionate. Efficient. I can tell you're truly doing this because it makes you happy. I'm also from Utah so you just got a new sub and I can't say it enough THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION !! You're helping change mine & my family's lives in so many ways💛
You and your videos are truly a blessing. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and share your knowledge!
I'd love to see a flat rate shipping tutorial. Thanks for the great info and inspiration
Question about shipping the massager you got an offer on…don’t you need to put the weight and dimensions in when you are first listing the item so the buyer knows the shipping price?
Thank you so much for this precise and informative video!! I'm a 2 week newbie with only 4 sales so far. But you've confirmed that I will get the hang of it. It's the "shipping" that I fear most. I feel so much better about shipping after your video! Thank you, again! Wish you much success and please do keep making videos.
Thank you so much for all the information you gave. It was very helpful. Also thank you for the last message it touched my heart. I’m trying to help my family get ahead. Times are tough but we need to do something to better our family situation. I just had my first sale yesterday and i was so excited! i made all the mistakes made like a $14 dollar profit but it felt good to do it! I was so proud of myself cause i needed to know i could do it. ❤ May God bless your business and help you as well.
You are definitely becoming one of my favorite reseller channels
Hello Jride, I been watching all your awesome videos for the last two days. You have amazing ideas. All videos are very helpful. I use to be top rated power seller on eBay from 2001 till 2018 and I took a six year vacation break...Now I am back again. Its exciting to learn all the changes on eBay and to hear your tips. Thanks
One thing about printing your own shipping labels and maybe you said it and I missed it. If you enter too much or little for the weight when you scan it or the post office does it will credit or debit the weight difference from your account. So yes you want to be correct but the first few packages don’t sweat it just send em!
Learned recently how to create a policy passing the shipping discount to the Buyer on Calculated Shipping. There are so many situations where tailoring policies to different items and target markets can help increase sales. The legal size flat rate envelopes are the ones that have come in handy a few times ( ordered through USPS ) but yes , poly bags for sure , i like the large 14.5 x19 for things like Jeans and Hoodies.
Haven't even watched yet but thank you! Hard to find good videos on this. So far do all clothing, but I have bought big jackets, boots, shoes, hats and haven't bothered listing yet just because I don't want to mess with shipping. It's one of those things I keep putting off until all my clothing is listed then I was going to get around to it. Not to be confused with procrastination... lol
I hope this helps!
Great Video - You are straight to the point and easy to understand. You don't take a bunch of shortcuts (as many people do because they are already familiar with the process) and I really appreciate the down-to-earth attitude. Thanks so much!
This video was so helpful, and that message at end....that made my day. Thank you :) Just ordered the polybags and used your code!!
This answered a lot of my questions,thank you! I definitely want a part 2
This is great. Thanks so much! I noticed you did not check the International Shipping box. Do you ever ship internationally?
I have watched soooooo MANY shipping videos on TH-cam over the past year or so! I have also had more than enough inventory to sell (some worth quite a few hundred). BUT, the shipping has ALWAYS held me back! I don't know if it was how you explained it or (which I feel it was this) if something FINALLY clicked, but it did!!!! I am totally ready to get started! Thank you soooo MUCH 😊
And sweet message in the end too 💙
Man this shipping stuff sure can be overwhelming but I am so appreciative of your videos. You’re making this all easier for us.. usually by now I’d scrap this whole eBay reselling gig because of the confusion of shipping.. but this time I’m going to stick to it and forget the “how” that usually causes me to give up. I’ll learn as I go and understand that I may make a mistake or two along the way. 😊
Thank you JRide!!
I’m new and haven’t sold anything yet! I’m taking notes from yo hand getting ready!
Thank you ... this was great information. I've been trying to learn the best shipping method for my new EBay business and was getting VERY frustrated. Your information seems doable, logical, and a great starting point that I can understand!!
please send additional video instructions about setting up payment. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. Your explanation was very clear and easy to understand. I would appreciate more videos on shipping.
Oh definitely a part 2. This shipping information is what I have been hoping to see. So USPS calculated ground advantablge to start. I am a little fuzzy when you put the measurements and weight in. When you list it or after someone buys it? Thank you.
When you list it. And then adjust it if you need to when you ship it
Oops I just asked the same question... thank you!
@@JrideFlipssorry if you already covered this but I'm stuck on whether you weigh the item in it's intended shipping box/mailer or just the item itself when listing. Thank you, I've been waiting for you to make this updated video...but I'm still not getting the "when"...ugh
Thank you so much for all the great information! I’ve gained so much confidence from watching your videos. Shipping is what has kept me from getting started. Thanks for acknowledging the time and effort we are all putting into our road to financial freedom! I’m proud of you too! Thanks again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💙
Jacob, thank you so much for your videos. You have taught me so much and given me confidence to start this journey. I appreciate you.
so i've heard other do "Fixed" pricing for certain categories? this is to attract more buyers with a "lower" shipping price. Like for clothes under we do 4.99 flat rate ground because we are in san diego. I feel we sell a lot to the east coast so those prices may look unactractive.. we do 7.99 for over a lobs using flat rate envelopes to see where ever. i don't know just what i've learned. we have a small shop but get sales
Would you please talk about what to do when a customer requests combined shipping after they have paid for the multiple listings? I list 1 to 4 card making stamp sets in one listing. Customers like to purchase several listings and request combined shipping. I’m new at selling on EBay and combining orders time consuming as well as expensive in refunds because I refund what EBay indicates what the buyer paid for shipping.
Thank you for this video beginning to end. I’m struggling to start listing bcs I’ve been confused and overwhelmed with getting all the policies in place. This is super helpful and encouraging and what I needed to hear. Question- what counts as 1 day shipping? Does the pkg have to be at PO same day? As a side hustle, most of my packing and shipping will be evening with PO pickup or family taking pkgs to the PO for me.
I’d like a part 2 for ups shipping
Thank you for what your doing and the encouragement. The end of the video almost made me cry. May God keep on blessing you.
This information was just what I needed as a newbie. You are awesome, clear, thorough and thoughtful.
Thank you this its the best video i watched and i learned thank you. I want to sell on ebay and shipping part was confuzing me but you explained it very good and i got it thanks.
So, you might want to actually just put in the shipping weight to buy the label, or you might end up overpaying. It's great to round up to the nearest lb for the listing, but not when shipping.
Hey just watched this video. It was great. Just thinking about jumping in! I always wonder about sales tax..who collects who pays. Thank you.
Thanks for much for this video. I am a seasoned Poshmark seller, where shipping is so easy. I am venturing onto eBay but overwhelmed by shipping options. Please do part 2. Question: in this video, you chose shipping options after the sale, but I know you have to list the shipping cost prior to the sale. Do you weight and measure everything when listing?
I was so confused why he was measuring the item after packaging it!
Great video. I for one would like some more insight into flat rate shipping. When, how, tricks... Also, when I sell something with calculated shipping, it seems that ebay is charging the buyer exactly what my cost for the label is. Thanks!
Not bad ideas. I've been shipping health supplements for over 12 years using one of the shipping software packages and there are a dozen or more ways to cut that even further but for someone starting, these tips are golden! Nice job.
Tell us more about shipping.i enjoyed what you show us so far Thanks!!
Sadly, one of my biggest things has been shipping. It has defaulted to only ground advantage, which is fine, but I set in the measurements, and then the customer pays the shipping. The prepaid shipping amount that is part of the total, by the time I go to ship it at the post office, it always ends up costing an additional $1.50, and then once they take taxes out and then I subtract the shipping, my item ends up being almost $4 less than what I actually listed it for. So now I have to adjust my items for that issue. Hopefully, soon, I can get my own shipping label printer & a proper postage scale. I am starting with clothes that have been held onto and some other smaller items that won't be heavy to ship. Hopefully it equals out soon.
Hi, great video. I have scanned the many messages without finding an answer. I see that you measured the Thumper to get the dimensions for your shipping calculations. Just for clarification do you not measure the box dimensions? By the way I’m not a seasoned seller, just beginning.
Is there a way to offer more than one method of shipping? I have USPS Ground Advantage currently but I'm having people ask me for a cheaper option or faster shipping. Also noticed that in the video UPS Ground was cheaper than USPS, why didn't you choose that option? Thanks
If I see stockers at Publix restocking shelves, boxes that look usable, I ask if I can take a few. They always say yes
Thanks for your great tips Jake! As a new seller I'd love to see a Part II.
Thank you for this helpful video! Knowing how to save money on shipping and packing properly is as important as the items being sold. When not using USPS Priority Mail, I get free boxes from the supermarket , Target or Walmart. I go to the stores when they are stocking items. I also try to reuse clean, plastic envelopes whenever possible.
Very good information on this confusing topic!
Thanks for the advice 😊 Just starting....😊
The ending positivity note was really cool ☺️
How do you calculate ground advantage shipping using a poly mailer for clothes
Wow so cameras, etc.. can go into a poly mailer with bubble wrap?! I assumed anything like that needed to go into a box. Good to know! Thanks!
Thank you for the information. A second video would be great but I'm watching a month later. I'll check to see if there is one. Thanks again!
I been selling on eBay 10 years. Never had a problem with priority flat rate. Gets to customers within 4 days.
I second that! It means a lot for the confidence to continue this journey. Thank You
You are the best ! Please 🙏🏻 do the second part . I am learning so much .
Thank you
Funny I sold a similar Thumper massager on ebay just last week lol
Is a polymailer a "package" or is it a "large envelope"? Without knowing, I don't know how to calculate accurately.
I just found your V 14:00 Video , wonderful,I'm Elderly not too Smart on tech stuff,so I was trying to find out best shipping and because I live it a Mountain area with no Internet,so wondering if I can just use the QR label to my phone will that work?Thank you so much for this Video.Yo also say everything should be Calculated Shipping USPS?THANKS FOR THE HELP, I HAVE SOME LARGE ART ITEMS SO I M KINDA LOST.Tjis want be a Business account now.
Thanks. I finally started selling a couple of weeks ago and thought I was being over-cautious in adding more weight to what the scale was saying.
What is USPS ground advantage? And where can I send it over.
When you ship a remote what dimensions do you use after wrapping up the poly mailer? polymailer size or wrapped up remote size?? Thanks
When finding boxes where are finding boxes for shipping baseball bats???
Thank you for this awesome video and motivational speech at the end. 😊👍
Hi Mr jreed!!!
Thank you for sharing with us your experience. My question is where is the link that I can find your links and click on your reference to buy the POLY MAILARS.
Thanks in advance.🙏👍 Haim.E. Miami Flo
Thank you for sharing your precious experience on e-Bay for beginners, it's very helpful！
Thank you so much for helping still can’t figure out how to do comps I’m a little slow in that department lol
And for the whole video
Gonna try and get my first sale and shipping done this month
? I’m new to selling in eBay- I’ve only sold 2 items so far- why does eBay choose the shipping for me ? A bit confused 😮
Have you found using eBay for shipping is cheaper than pirate ship? Pirate ship is dollars cheaper than going to USPS
I’m confused about when you see the listing it shows how much the shipping is. You are putting in the calculated shipping amount after it’s sold
I think that excess shipping money gives you flexibility on the lower offer price. It kind of evens out at the end.
I'm new to reselling and realized watching the video I have only made sure the shipping section states calculated shipping but I've never changed what eBay automatically puts in for weight and size? I've always just messed with that shipping section once an items sells and I have it boxed up so I'm able to properly weigh it and measure dimensions in order to buy the shipping label. However, in hindsight none of that happens until I see the buyer has paid for the item so I'm not really sure what happens when I actually enter the real weight and measurements? Have i been screwing myself and possibly paying more for shipping then what the buyer was automatically billed for since I didn't adjust the weight and dimensions when originally listing my items?
That's what I am running into. It will preset shipping based on item listing, but then before I got a small food scale as a starting option, but by the time I take it up to ship it ends up being than what the customer actually paid...back in 17' I got paid the total - taxes and then went to ship with that but now I have to ship then wait to be reimbursed...
What is the point of printing out your own labels? Is it cheaper?
I print the labels and put them on my packages. I think that im in debt to the post office, however i can find ways to help them, save them some time, im all about that.
You do well with teaching people.
when I go to my eBay, and go to selling
It just says my eBay selling overview
why is my eBay page different than yours?
I have 42 items listed
Same here...mobile Ebay. Can't seem to get to/find the seller's hub!! My brain hurts😂
Is your eBay account a personal account or did you convert it to a business account? That may be the difference....
I reuse a lot of my boxes, poly mailers, etc, as long as they are still in good conditions, there is no harm in reuse.
So with the calculated shipping, you are putting in the weight and dimensions of the product, the buyer pays that, then when you go to print the label you weigh it again with all the packaging, and measure the box, and change the numbers? Wouldn’t that make it more expensive on your end?
Or does the buyer pay the difference after the fact
My issue is usually the cost of shipping. I weigh & measure when I create the listing. I add inches and about 1lb for the box. Do you weigh & measure again once you have packed your item to ship it prior to creating a label?
Great video! Thx for the boost! Part 2 and 3 yes! Thank you
When shipping using calculated shipping ground advantage through ebay, do you have to put weight and dimensions in when listing? I don't understand how (and when) the buyer is charged when calculated shipping is used.
Can’t seem to figure out how to switch me eBay from personal to a business account. Also as a personal account do I also get cheaper shipping through eBay?
I love the videos I’m looking to start as a hobby just cause it seems like you guys are having so much fun with it. I already got a ton of stuff that has recently sold so I’m excited to get started.
Shipping that item would cost $30 in Canada. 😭 I’m trying to get into reselling but the shipping costs are my biggest concern.