USPS Shipping Services

Question

Is anyone else tired of having to use the USPS through Ebay? First, items being sent to me in PA from anywhere in the US always seem to go to NJ, then back to TX, then to MA, then back to NJ. ????? Also, the USPS First Class Letter service...ever follow the tracking through to the USPS site? They don't even acknowledge that the tracking number exists. Trying to see if it's just me or is Ebay failing miserably. Any tips on another online platform to sell goods? Thanks!

wooden_flower · Answer

@centennialauctions

You do not have to use usps if you are not satisfied with the service. That has nothing to do with eBay. For recurring problems with ground advantage or priority, talk to your post master.

The eBay standard envelope is a special version of first class. USPS does not offer tracking on first class. The special tracking comes from the letter sorting equipment. You can view the tracking here - https://www.trackmyshipment.co/

We cannot help you find other selling venues.

mr_lincoln · Answer

Hi @centennialauctions

I typically see east bound shipments via USPS take longer than west bound shipments for some reason. When I buy they are slow getting here and I am in PA too and see them go through New Jersey as well sometime. As a matter of fact, I have a return coming back from the mid-west and it went through New Jersey but is now showing it is in PA.

First class letters are NOT a tracked service with USPS.

If you mean eBay Standard Envelope that is Metered Mail and is only "tracked" to the highspeed mail sorting machine one stop upstream from the zip code the customer is in.

lady_madonna · Answer

Items can be shipped through any Ebay authorized carrier.... such as USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, OnTrac, etc.

Read this: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/posting-items/setting-postage-options?id=4089

Ebay is not responsible for any problems/delays during shipping transit.