Do I have to use eBay shipping labels?

[artgal!]

I typically print my labels from PirateShip, much cheaper, but with the new system in place I can't seem to find where I'd be able to switch from printing an eBay shipping label to my own preferred shipping labels. If I can just go to PirateShip and print my label, will eBay still deduct their postage cost (which means I'd be paying double shipping) - or - is there a way I can mark my eBay sale as "shipped" and provide my PirateShip Tracking Number??

Thanks for any help.

[friskya]

PirateShip integrates with eBay. 

Since you typically print from them, you should take advantage of their help pages to learn how to integrate (and how that integration works).

[artgal!]

Well thank you, friskya! I didn't realize that Pirateship integrated with eBay, but sure enough, it was in their integrations list. Too easy.  Now if I can just figure out how we print packing slips for orders.  That seems to have disappeared on eBay or is it possible you can't print a packing slip if you didn't buy an eBay shipping label??

[monster-deals]

I have yet to find pirate ship vs ebay labels makes any appreciable savings worth my time

[velvet@ebay · Accepted solution]

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@artgal! wrote:

Well thank you, friskya! I didn't realize that Pirateship integrated with eBay, but sure enough, it was in their integrations list. Too easy.  Now if I can just figure out how we print packing slips for orders.  That seems to have disappeared on eBay or is it possible you can't print a packing slip if you didn't buy an eBay shipping label??

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Hi @artgal! You may want to try printing the packing slip before purchasing the shipping label as a possible workaround. At the very least you can go here and get steps for the printer version option of the View Order Details page and use that. I hope either of these suggestions help! 

[artgal!]

Thank you velvet! I'll keep that in mind for my next order. Guess all the new procedures just take some getting used to.

~Thanks again~

[artgal!]

monster-deals,

The noticeable savings at PirateShip are mostly with USPS Priority mail. I just saved over $1.50 with PS vs eBay (1 lb 9 oz / poly bag), probably because they offer pricing by cubic/wt.
Most of my lighter, USPS First Class packages, however, do come out about the same.

[nobody*s_perfect]

Cubic rates are definitely a great feature at Pirateship.  But if you reach Tp Rated Seller, you get a 3% discount off of Priority Mail rates when you purchase through eBay.

[pjcdn2005]

You should be able to print a packing slip in sellers hub.  Go to orders and click on print packing slip in the dropdown next to that item.