How to list shipping costs on a multiple package item

[stethr_8618]

When listing an item where buyer pays shipping, how do you list  the costs for an item that has to ship in multiple boxes?

[rfmtm]

For flat rate just put in the amount you want to charge.  For calculated, its a problem.

The shipping calculator does not know how to handle multiple boxes. The best you can do is use an equivalent weight, which will generate close to the correct shipping amount.

First get a quote for each box going between your Zip Code and some arbitrary Zip Code at least Zone 5 from you, and total the amounts. Make sure you enter accurate weight and dimensions.
http://www.ebay.com/shp/Calculator

Then quote a single box between the same two Zip Codes and increase the weight until the cost is the same as the previous multiple box total. Now use this weight in the listing.

Note, that if the total weight goes over the maximum allowed, this will not work. Then you will have to use a different approach.

[stethr_8618]

Thanks for the quick response.  Your reply was how I was thinking about doing it, I was just hoping there was something I missed and that there was a better way to do it.  Thanks again.

[disneyshopper]

ebay is not designed for shipping in multiple boxes. But here is what most sellers have found that works:

Weigh and measure all the packages. Determine the shipping cost to zone 8. Add up all the shipping costs together and list as flat rate (same price to everyone). State that you will discount the difference if the winner is not in zone 8, so please wait for an invoice.

When you print your labels via ebay, print the label for the first box. Then select the option to print another label, changing the weight/dimensions as needed.