Selling shipping returns question

[redlinear]

Am I correct in the assumption that when you sell something and ship it.
Whatever shipping method/option chosen when shipping.  Will be the same for the return?

My returns are set up Automatically Approved.
If I ship something UPS Next Day Air and the buyer returns the item, it comes back UPS Next Day Air?

[wastingtime101]

No, that's not correct. eBay offers 2 options, provided weight/dimensions on the listing are compatible with the service:

1. USPS Ground Advantage return service

2. FedEx Ground return service

[redlinear]

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@wastingtime101 wrote:

No, that's not correct. eBay offers 2 options, provided weight/dimensions on the listing are compatible with the service:

1. USPS Ground Advantage return service

2. FedEx Ground return service

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Thanks! Always wondered how that works. 

[wastingtime101]

I should add:

When the seller is responsible for the return label:

If your original label was purchased through eBay, I believe you will pay the same rate for a return label, regardless of the service. Someone else may need to confirm as I'm not 100% on that. I buy most of my outbound labels off eBay and haven't tested that scenario in a while. An exception to that rule is when the outbound label is eBay Standard Envelope and return service will be a Ground Adv package rate.

If your original label was purchased off eBay, you'll be charged based on weight/dim in the listing and the return service - sort of. It's more nuanced than that, but it's the basic idea.

If the weight/dim on your listing exceed limits for return services offered, you'll be prompted to provide your own label purchased off-eBay, or make arrangements in another way (sending buyer funds, arranging freight pickup, whatever's applicable).

When the buyer is responsible for the return label:

Regardless of where the original label was purchased or what service was used, buyer will be charged based on weight/dim in the listing and return service (sort of - see above).

[redlinear]

@wastingtime101 
You seem to have a pretty good grasp on this.  
I shipped an item, through eBay, UPS.   
The shipping cost was $250 UPS.   (too large for USPS) (FedEx showed $450)
So if it gets returned, I'll be paying FedEx $450 ?

[wastingtime101]

My suggestion is to enable RMAs. When you enable RMAs you have the option of choosing between providing your own label or using an eBay label. https://www.ebay.com/rtn/Return/SellerRules

Having that flexibility also means you can do things like add signature or insurance or anything extra should you so desire (with an off-eBay label).

It also means if you can get a lower UPS rate through pirateship.com, you can buy a return label there and upload it to the return instead of being forced to use Fedex.

That said, if the outbound label was purchased through eBay @redlinear , the return label should cost the same as what you initially paid for the outbound label. If the weight/dimensions are within the FedEx limits for return service you'd pay $250 for a FedEx label.

I always see a variety of return costs with eBay labels because my outbound labels are mostly purchased off eBay.

[bashort]

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@redlinear wrote:

Am I correct in the assumption that when you sell something and ship it.
Whatever shipping method/option chosen when shipping.  Will be the same for the return?

My returns are set up Automatically Approved.
If I ship something UPS Next Day Air and the buyer returns the item, it comes back UPS Next Day Air?

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are you aware that ebay will charge final value fees on the next day shipping cost despite a clear exemption, I do next day  occasionally and they hit me every time.

next day shipping is risky,

Exceptions to how we calculate the final value fee on shipping

• If you offer 1-day or international shipping as well as a cheaper or free option (like domestic shipping), the total amount of the sale is calculated based on the cheapest domestic option you offer. If you only offer 1-day or international shipping but no cheaper option like domestic shipping, the total amount of the sale is calculated based on the service the buyer chooses

[redlinear]

@bashort 
My listings have free shipping.   The sales price is the total, so I only get "feed" on the sales price.
I Don't ship next day or any expedited option for any reason or request.
Learned long ago that anybody that thinks they need something THAT fast, is probably making a mistake that's going to end up costing me more than item (car part) is worth.

BUT, until this post, I had always thought the Return was the same method this Initial shipping was.
Meaning if I shipped it NDA for big $$, the return would the same costing me double big $$.
So, everytime somebody requests that.  I just told them
"Sorry, I cannot expedite shipments. eBay policies"
    And, I still use that excuse, Nobody has ever questioned it.