using brown shipping paper
Im sorry but I realized that I posted my question on the wrong page so Ill redo it
I have a buyer in CA that bought 6 sweatshirts weighing 9 pounds when I did the listing shipping ranged 13.XX to like 32XX
shipping came up for 32 something Im in Wi
she told me she just shipped a
6 pound item for 9something to Maine
Im trying to get the shipping charges lower we did a bundled deal she offered me one price for all 6 shirts
so my question is can I put all the shirts in a large plastic bagsnf then wrap itt in the brown shipping paper
this would probably make the shipping charge lower then in a box--I was also thinking I could wrap poster around the bag and then wrap it in the paper
she was also telling me that she uses flat rate shipping box could i use that for my items Im not really sure how the flat rate works
any other ideas on how to ship cheaper
she had me list a pic of all the shirts and then do a bundle listing so she could order them from that--Im not really sure how to figure out combined shipping
thanks
fern*wood
·8 months agoI see you have them listed already, so you need to find the smallest box you can physically fit them in and add the weight & correct dimensions in your listing with calculated shipping. I would try to fit them in ziplock bags and press all the air out to make them as small as I can. The cost is what it is. Buyer may not like it and decide not to buy, but that's life.
I see you have other disney shirts listed that look similar to the bundled ones, so I hope you have more than one of them or you need to end duplicates before one shirt sells twice.
lacemaker3
·8 months ago@dznypal55
aspme
·8 months agoYeah, Times have changed! I'm old enough to remember when most all parcels were wrapped in brown Paper (Usually an inside out dissected grocery bag), Taped up with Scotch Tape and then tied up with white cotton string! They'd refuse that now!
stephenmorgan
·8 months agoYou mean like these? I remember into the 1980's using the brown grocery bags. I still see people do it but without the string.
pastimpressions
·8 months agoAs others have already mentioned, there is weight & there is dimensional weight.
A 6-pound lead weight is in a 4x4x4 box and ships from Maine to California.
A 1-pound box of pillows is in an 18x18x18 box that ships from California to Maine.
Which ships with a lesser cost? Which is more?
How can you possibly assume one cost only knowing the cost of the other?
Never compromise safety/product integrity to conform to a shipping cost model.
You will lose. Time, money and sleep. In the long run.
Also, many years ago it was very common to "gift wrap" a parcel in brown kraft paper for a uniform appearance and/or to cover markings/defects on a box. Kraft papers were marketed as "postal approved" et al.
This is no longer the case.
As automation in processing has become prevalent, carriers no longer permit/accept this. Too many chances to either damage your parcel or jam the equipment.
Just some thoughts.
Best of luck with shop & sales.
cityslickercreations2004
·8 months agoLots of good advice has been suggested especially from fm2000.
Trying to accommodate a customer is fine unless you are making choices that could negatively affect your account with ebay. The sweatshirts need to be packed properly and securely for the long trip. In my mind that means a box.
The shipping you have listed ($15.40) seems very reasonable me for what is purchased.
Using the ebay shipping calculator, a 4 oz. package shipped within the same zip code will cost $4.46.
krazzykats
·8 months agoWhy not use Priority Fat Rate?
How much has the buyer paid for shipping or was it free shipping?
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albertabrightalberta
·8 months ago@dznypal55
How are you planning on shipping 9 lb. package from Wisconsin to LA? I think you've underestimated the shipping cost.
On USPS, the price for ground advantage for 9 lbs. from Wisconsin to LA is $27.85 retail or $19.14 click and ship.
Be aware that in addition to purchasing the shipping label, you'll also be paying fees on the full amount of the buyer's payment.
albertabrightalberta
·8 months ago@dznypal55
I'm having a bit of trouble understanding your post.
However I do want to say that as the seller, YOU are the one who decides how to ship, YOU are the one who calculates your expenses (which include the COG, your time, your fees, shipping and handling, etc.) and you choose how to ship.
It sounds like your buyer (or wannabe buyer) is telling you how to run your business.
@christworks
The buyer hasn't purchased the items yet. The "bundled" listing is the OP's newest listing.
ryry-jj
·8 months agoYears ago I had a buyer ask for a discount on multiple items and combine shipping....I agreed...the buyer then went on to tell me what size box and how much the shipping will be stating "I have done this many times, I know" . I cancelled the deal and told him to go buy from one of those buyer he has previously done this with. Like the OP, the buyer never actually purchased anything, they just wanted to negotiate the sale their way. Doesn't work that way.
If I remember correctly, they even told me the box size I needed to use...I told them you will be buying 25 boxes because I don't have that size. When I told them no, their last comment to me was that I was unreasonable, lol
kibble-net
·8 months agoI'm going to try this next time I order from Grainger!
"I just need one box"
"Sorry we only sell them in packs of 25"
"YOU'RE BEING UNREASONABLE, ONE STAR REVIEW!"
christworks
·8 months ago@dznypal55
Have they actually bought the sweatshirts? I don't see it in your solds. I wanted to see what shipping service you are planning to use. There is no way it would cost you $32 to ship that unless you are trying to ship it Priority Mail. Is that what your buyer wants you to do? If so, she needs to pay the extra costs. Otherwise, you can ship those Ground Advantage for about $16-$18.
Put the sweatshirts in bags to protect them from dust, dirt, and moisture. You don't want to ship clothing without something protecting them in case the box gets wet.
The box does not necessarily have to be 12x12x12 inches, the key is you don't want it more than 1 cubic foot. Avoid any boxes that have any side 22 inches or longer. USPS charges extra for that. To determine if your box is 1 cubic foot or less, multiply the measurements. If the total is 1728 or less, you're good. To be safe, when you measure, round up to the nearest inch. If you have a box that is close but a little too big, you can size the height down. Just make sure to put some type of barrier (brown paper is fine) between the shirts and the top of the box where your buyer will be cutting it open. Otherwise, they may not think and slice into their shirts.
USPS does not make a flat rate box that will hold that many sweatshirts, so flat rate is not an option for you.
Do not use a plastic bag to ship that many in. Polybags work great for one or two clothing items, but they may not survive a cross-country trip with 9lbs of clothing in one, even if you had one large enough for all of them. At that size and weight a plastic bag won't save you much over a box.
stephenmorgan
·8 months agoIf you can get everything into a box a cubic foot or less then shipping should be around $16.00
fm2000
·8 months agoShe might have been able to ship a 6lb package across the country because it was small enough to qualify for GA Cubic, standard GA would be far more than $9 for 6 pounds. Your sweatshirts may or may not qualify for a GA cubic rate, depending on how much volume they take up.
If you are going to ship without a box, use a polybag intended for mailing, an ordinary plastic bag wrapped in brown paper may tear (shipping companies hate things wrapped in brown paper too). I'd err on the side of caution and use a box, one or two sweatshirts might be ok for a polybag, but 6 really needs a box.
Pack them up and use eBay's shipping calculator to see what it will cost, it may or may not qualify for GB Cubic. Charge them what it costs you to ship it (and don't forget the FVFs you pay on the shipping they pay!) If they refuse to pay what it costs you to safely ship them (I assume they bought each item with full shipping and they want a combined shipping refund?), refuse to make the deal and offer to cancel. Don't compromise the safety of your shipment, it isn't worth the potential grief.
tobaccocardyahoo
·8 months agoThere are many sellers who ship soft clothing in vinyl bags.
I am not a fan of getting such packages but there are some big companies doing it.
cardsforauction
·8 months agoI think that's what I got many years ago off Amazon, a large vinyl bag. I ordered 4 - 4pack Hanes underwear. Each one came in the Hanes sealed bag (like in the store) . They put all 4 sealed bags into a large vinyl bag or oversized vinyl type bubble mailer. The post office delivered the vinyl bag to me at the door.
ryry-jj
·8 months agoNo, you cant do that. Some shippers will allow you to ship a pre-approved way if you have your own account and its standardized, but generally speaking you will need a box