What shipping option do I select for shipping a monitor?

[simic-9903]

I am selling a 49 inch monitor on eBay. It is brand new, and I was planning on shipping the monitor with the box it is already in. The box weighs 47 lbs and the dimensions are of the box are 50 inches X 19 inches X 12 inches. Which shipping (domestic) option is best?

Thank you!

[lacshirle-8]

If you enter all of those specs into the shipping section, and make sure your zip code is correct In the item location section and it will tell you all the different options available and the prices for each.  

[katzrul15]

Probably UPS ground.

Not sure how UPS treats insurance claims if you just slap a label on the factory box.  If you take it to a UPS mailing center, they can tell you.

[fab_finds4u]

I would double box it with a couple of inches of padding between the shelf box and the shipping box.  TVs and monitors  are originally sent stacked  and wrapped and  shipped on pallets.  Sent only in the  factory box is not sufficient for single piece shipping. 

[dbfolks166mt]

     I am assuming this pertains to the Samsung gaming monitor you currently have posted? The size and weight are two of the factors that determine the cost with the third being the distance it is shipped. For something this size using USPS is probably cost prohibitive and UPS or FedEx would be a better option, you may also want to offer local pickup on this item. I looked at the posting and noted you currently have USPS parcel select ground as the shipping method. EBay shows a shipping cost of around $130 to ship it from your location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to me in Northern Virginia. It would be $197 to ship it to California. 

     The problem with using UPS or FedEx as the shipping method through eBay is the quoted delivery cost through eBay is an estimate and both, UPS in particular, are infamous for hitting the seller with unilateral fees once the item ships. If you want to use another shipping service I would suggest going outside of eBay to purchase the shipping label. You can either use the UPS or the FedEx site to generate you shipping labels, take it to one of their facilities to actually ship it or use a third party shipping service provider like Pirate Ship to obtain the label.

     I checked the shipping cost through Pirate Ship and to purchase the shipping label through them game me the following costs. First 2 images are to ship to me in northern Virginia second set is shipping to California. 

     Regardless of how you ship it lot of risk with this item. As others mentioned fragile item and significantly large and heavy. If you ship pack it well and obtain enough insurance to fully cover the item. Since this is over $750 eBay also requires a signature receipt with delivery. This is also something you may be better off selling locally. 

[inhawaii]

I know people (like Best Buy) do it all the time, but i would NEVER be comfortable shipping a monitor in the original box without double-boxing it.   A someone else already mentioned, i would go to the UPS store for their advice and for pricing.   Good luck!

[varebelrose]

The shipping cost is going to dissuade many buyers, and if there is any type of issue, you are going to have to pay the shipping both ways to get it returned. Plus remember you have to pay FVF on the shipping cost. Something like this is a prime candidate for local pickup only.
YMMV

[m60driver]

You should not be shipping anything in a thin non-corrugated cardboard box such as used by manufacturers as packaging.   Usually those boxes are shipped to the larger brick and mortar stores a few at at a time in larger corrugated boxes or on pallets.  Fedex stores will often not even accept such boxes.  The odds of your monitor arriving undamaged if shipped in that original packaging are not good.

[ittybitnot]

   The problem with using UPS or FedEx as the shipping method through eBay is the quoted delivery cost through eBay is an estimate and both, UPS in particular, are infamous for hitting the seller with unilateral fees once the item ships. 

@dbfolks166mt 

Your screenshots appear to be from P.Ship.  When they (P.Ship)  first started to offer UPS, they made some sort of statement that sellers would not be held responsible for any of the "upcharges" like they are on eBay after the fact.  Do you know if that is still in effect?  

I have been using that service for UPS, and the prices are extremely reasonable for large, heavy, oversized with no problems. 

[dbfolks166mt]

        The problem with using UPS or FedEx as the shipping method through eBay is the quoted delivery cost through eBay is an estimate and both, UPS in particular, are infamous for hitting the seller with unilateral fees once the item ships. 

@dbfolks166mt 

Your screenshots appear to be from P.Ship.  When they (P.Ship)  first started to offer UPS, they made some sort of statement that sellers would not be held responsible for any of the "upcharges" like they are on eBay after the fact.  Do you know if that is still in effect?  

I have been using that service for UPS, and the prices are extremely reasonable for large, heavy, oversized with no problems. 

     Quite aware of the UPS and FedEx issues when you purchase one of those labels through the eBay process. I was burned once, never again. I don't ship a lot via UPS or FedEx because they are generally more expensive than USPS. That changes when the packages are large especially with the new USPS premium for packages over I believe 21" in length. 

     The shots are from P Ship which is what I use for UPS labels, never shipped FedEx, I have never been burned purchasing a UPS label through P ship but I always drop the package(s) at the UPS store and have them validate/verify the size, weight and cost while I am standing there. I also obtain a printed receipt. 

[sextons-sweet-deals]

You're considered a new seller to some and a target for fraud!

I would not ship! Pick-up only! Pay then and at local police station. 

[a_c_green]

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@simic-9903 wrote:

Which shipping (domestic) option is best?

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None of the Above, to be honest. You have received many accurate answers above, but all that aside, you are responsible for getting the monitor to the buyer in the condition in which it was sold, and if the buyer claims shipping damage on receipt (either real or imagined), you're on the hook for a full refund, with additional shipping costs if you want the item back before refunding.

This item would be much better sold as Local Pickup Only for cash. No one halfway across the country has a pressing need for your particular monitor. 

As it appears to be still sealed, have you thought about just returning it to wherever you got it for a refund?

[kensgiftshop · Accepted solution]

@simic-9903 

No way would I try shipping something like that.

Make it local pick up only.

If it gets damaged during shipping, you would have to pay to ship it back.

If you ship it in the original box, insurance probably wouldn't cover it, if it got damaged.

[simic-9903]

Thank you everyone for your replies! I really appreciate it! After reading all your replies, I have come to the conclusion that it is better (and safer for my package) to sell it locally. Thank you all again!

[simic-9903]

Thank you for this well thought out reply!