Stickers: Switching from Ground Advantage to Ebay standard envelope

[inhawaii]

So I heard all the talk about ebay now offering ESE for stickers.

I just tried to update one of my sticker listings (#195940692310) from GA to ESE, it wont let me.

It does not give me ESE as a shipping choice.

Would ending the listing and starting all over work?

[ajs_coins_and_alchemy]

Possibly a category issue? 

You're under Crafts > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts > Scrapbooking > Scrapbooking Embellishments > Scrapbooking Stickers.

ESE says it works for Stickers & Decals Category. Guessing your sub-sub-sub-sub-category of Scrapbooking Stickers doesn't equate to the "Stickers & Decals" category that is eligible for ESE.

If category is the issue which I'm guessing it is, you'll probably just have to revise and move categories. You likely don't want to end and relist, you'll lose your sales history on the listing (sold 21 already). Probs want to keep that if at all possible.

[wastingtime101]

Check your package dimensions @inhawaii .

When package dimensions entered exceed eBay's programmed dimensions, eBay will not show you those shipping options when setting up your listing.

To access these services, enter the following package dimensions:

USPS Flat Rate Envelopes: 12x9x1
USPS Small Flat Rate Box: 8x5x1
USPS Med Flat Rate Box: 14x12x3 or 11x8x6
USPS Large Flat Rate Box: 12x12x6
eBay Standard Envelope: 11x6x1

[wastingtime101]

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@ajs_coins_and_alchemy wrote:

Possibly a category issue? 

You're under Crafts > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts > Scrapbooking > Scrapbooking Embellishments > Scrapbooking Stickers.

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That category is eligible.

[ajs_coins_and_alchemy]

Ah, ok. I literally found "Stickers & Decals" sub category under Home Decor. So I thought the category may quite literally br "Stickers & Decals"

I just found / finished reading your recent post on 11/11 about ESE not having defined approved categories for stickers. They finally provide a list of approved categories/sub-categories? Or is it still trial by error?

[wastingtime101]

On the seller check in today they said they are working on putting together a list. They also said they tried to include most categories where they found stickers listed.

[inhawaii]

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@wastingtime101 wrote:

Check your package dimensions @inhawaii .

When package dimensions entered exceed eBay's programmed dimensions, eBay will not show you those shipping options when setting up your listing.

To access these services, enter the following package dimensions:

USPS Flat Rate Envelopes: 12x9x1
USPS Small Flat Rate Box: 8x5x1
USPS Med Flat Rate Box: 14x12x3 or 11x8x6
USPS Large Flat Rate Box: 12x12x6
eBay Standard Envelope: 11x6x1

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My original dimensions were 8X6X1 (small manila envelope)

Changed it to 11X6X1.

Still wont let me.

I even tried to "delete service" and start over instead of "change service".

[wastingtime101]

What about weight? I created a test draft in that category. Under shipping options with wt/dm 1 oz 11x6x1 under Standard Services it shows:

Ground Adv

FC Mail Lrg Envelope

FedEx Grounnd

UPS Ground

eBay Standard Envelope

[inhawaii]

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@wastingtime101 wrote:

What about weight? I created a test draft in that category. Under shipping options with wt/dm 1 oz 11x6x1 under Standard Services it shows:

Ground Adv

FC Mail Lrg Envelope

FedEx Grounnd

UPS Ground

eBay Standard Envelope

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Thank you! That was it.

The original weight was 4oz.

Changed it to 3 oz. and it took.

Who needs to read up on these things when we have you around?   😉

Thanks again!

[fern*wood]

He definitely spoils us. 😁

[invigoratedtreasures]

Can you confirm the "Ebay Standard Envelope" shipping option was available once you sold the item and got to the shipping window? I have learned that just cause you can pick an shipping option when listing, that does not mean you can select it once you sell it. I don't want to end up buying a $4+ label after I charge a customer 69 cents lol.

[wastingtime101]

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@invigoratedtreasures wrote:

Can you confirm that the Ebay Standard Envelope" shipping option was available once you sold the item and got to the shipping window? I have learned that just cause you can pick an shipping option when listing, that does not mean you can select it once you sell it. I don't want to end up buying a $4+ label after I charge a customer 69 cents lol.

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Go to this page @invigoratedtreasures and under eligible categories, download the list of category paths. Then you'll know if your item is in a qualifying category.