First Class shipping option has disappeared.

[annjohns79516]

The first class shipping option is no longer available for large envelopes under 16 ounces. Why is it gone? Does anyone know?

[sapphire_studio]

*Edited to delete non relevant answer related to ground advantage because I misread the question.*

[nobody*s_perfect]

The weight limit for First Class flats (AKA Large envelopes) is 13 ounces.  

The option to set up a listing that offers First Class flat postage seems to currently be available on most versions of the listing form, but eBay does not sell postage labels for letters or flats, only for packages.

If you can't find the option to set up a listing with calculated postage for a flat, you can set up a listing that charges buyers a flat rate for the generic "Standard" postage, since it doesn't vary by the buyer's location. You can look up the postage cost in these sites:

http://www.ebay.com/shp/Calculator

http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm300/notice123.pdf

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@sapphire_studio wrote:

It has been replaced with Ground Advantage. Same prices for items under a pound.

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That's true if the OP is referring to First Class packages, but I think they might be looking for the "Large envelope" option.

[wastingtime101]

If you're looking for the untracked First Class Large Envelope / Flats option @annjohns79516 , make sure your package dimensions and weight do not exceed the limits.

When package dimensions entered on the listing form exceed eBay's programmed dimensions, eBay will not show you those shipping options when setting up your listing. To access these services, enter the following package dimensions:

• USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelopes: 12x9x1
• USPS Priority Small Flat Rate Box: 8x5x1
• USPS Priority Med Flat Rate Box: 14x12x3 or 11x8x6
• USPS Priority Large Flat Rate Box: 12x12x6
• eBay Standard Envelope: max weight 3 oz / dim 11x6x1 (actual thickness of physical envelope cannot exceed 1/4" and it must be flexible)
• USPS First Class Letter (untracked): max weight 3.5 oz / dim 11.5x6x1 (actual thickness of physical letter cannot exceed 1/4")
• USPS First Class Large Envelope/Flat (untracked): max weight 13oz / dim 15x12x1 (actual thickness of physical envelope cannot exceed 3/4" and it must be flexible & of uniform thickness)