I based the weight and size based on both the item itself and the box. Is that correct?

[jo-33536]

I just sold my listing and I didn't think to rethink the way I thought about it until now. The shipping cost were automatic and based on dimensions and weight, but I was wondering if the dimensions and weight were based on the item itself or the item along with the box. I ask because I reused a box (and added a small bit of bubble material) that had a package I bought (that I sold today) was 1lb 2 oz compared to my total weight of 3lbs 12oz (technically 11.7 but implied to round up to be basically correct), so I'm wondering if I overpayed for shipping due to basing it on the item AND the box.

[ms.rodriguez*]

Shipping is based on the dimensions and the weight the distance between you and the buyer.   You have to round up always.   Some measurements also have a surcharge if they are too long or over a cubic foot or an odd shape.   Make sure that you have a measuring tape and a good postal scale. You can get a good scale here on ebay for around 30.oo.

[monica-sells]

The shipping costs/estimate/final price is the box and its contents you deliver to the Post office. They don't care if you have a 4 ounce tennis ball that is 3 inches around in a  box that is 12 X 12 X 12 with 2 lbs of paper in uit to protect the tennis ball.

The FINAL calculation is based on the 12 X 12 X 12 (box) and a weight of 2 lbs (paper)  4 ounces (the ball)

Hope that helps

[southern*sweet*tea]

The shipping cost is based on the actual package being mailed.  You need to know how you're going to ship BEFORE you list the item.

You need to box up the item for mailing.  Get it ready to go, just don't seal the box.  Use any bubble wrap, void fill, peanuts, etc. you plan to use when you mail it.

Take the outside dimensions of the shipping box (LxWxH) plus the weight.  This is what the shipping cost is based on, along with the buyer's zip code.

Set up your listing to have buyer paid calculated shipping.  This will automatically give the correct shipping cost, based on your measurements and weight, to the buyer.

As to the weight, anything over one pound rounds up to the next pound.  Your 1 lb 2 oz package ships at the 2 pound rate. If you charged the buyer for a 3 lb 12 oz package, that's a four pound package and you overcharged the buyer if the actual shipping weight was two pounds.

[jo-33536]

The package in this case means the box and the item, right? Because the 1lb 2oz was I think (I never checked) the weight of the original rtx 2060 and the original box (not the box I put it in to ship), while the 3lb 12oz was from the item (the rtx 2060 + og box) and the box I shipped it with

[slippinjimmy]

Since the vast majority of what I sell will be shipping with only a small number of possible box weights and sizes all I need to know is determine which box or bubble envelope the item will ship in. I can just weigh the item and add the weight and size of the packaging I know I will be using. No need to actually pack the item to determine the final weight/dimensions of the package.

If you sell a wide variety of items with dramatically different weights and sizes then it's a bit more work. In either case it IS the final packaged weight/size that matters to the eBay shipping calculator.

In a short time you will be able to know off the top of you head the box weight and size just by looking at the item and thinking "item weighs x, it will ship in box a, b or c, from your "cheat sheet" you know what that final numbers will be.

[gloryglorygifts]

It's the weight of the item, + the packaging (box, envelope, peanuts, packing paper, etc., packing slip and any little extras you may include), + the dimensions of the package and + the distance it is traveling, that determines cost to ship. Make sure you are using boxes that comfortably hold your item and any packaging that secures it inside the box/envelope. To me anyway, it sounds like you might have used a box that was much bigger than you needed. You will pay more for a bigger box, than a smaller, so make sure you have boxes that are better suited to your shipping needs. Put everything into the box, weigh it, measure it, and then calculate price on the USPS site to your furthest destination (I use 90210 zip code). Then adjust your listings to absorb the cost to ship or to have your customer pay. Use a good postal scale to weigh it, round up the weight and you are good to go. 

[coolections]

It is the weight and the size of the box you hand over to the post office. You are using Ebay labels, correct ?