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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

I can’t tell because I’ve really only used a few but I ship with USPS ground advantage but want to know your guys preference. I think it is cheap and pretty fast when it comes to shipping time and handling.

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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

You're already using a mix of Ground Adv and eBay Standard Envelope for your trading cards - not going to find services more cost effective than those.

Walk without rhythm, it won't attract the worm.

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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

You're already using a mix of Ground Adv and eBay Standard Envelope for your trading cards - not going to find services more cost effective than those.

Walk without rhythm, it won't attract the worm.
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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

Okay thanks! I thought those were the better ways from what I’ve heard on Y-Tube

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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

No prob. Since you appear to be on the new side, I'm going to provide some ESE tips in case you find them helpful.

 

eBay Standard Envelope (ESE) is a metered letter mail shipment so it does not receive traditional tracking scans. The clerk at the PO counter cannot scan it and you can't track it on the USPS website. The envelopes are scanned by sorting machinery at distribution centers along the way and tracking will appear on eBay.

Common reasons ESE labels don't get scanned include:
- Overpacking. Envelopes are too stiff. It's not recommended to use trading card top loaders or cardboard mailers.
- Using ineligible packing material such as a bubble envelope.
- Placement of label. Label should be placed in the upper right corner with approx 1/8"-1/4" clearance from edges. If it's placed too far from the corner the machinery won't scan it.
- Placing items like coins in the center of the envelope. The center of the envelope needs to be the most flexible part.
- Printer ink is not dark enough, or label color is too bright (stick to white labels if you can).
- Regional issues with sorting machines, volume processing, etc.

With ESE, a 'delivered' scan generally occurs at the last sort facility before it gets to the buyer, so typically the buyer will receive their order a few days after the delivered scan.

If a buyer files a not received claim, you do have insurance coverage and the claims process is outlined on this page: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options/ebay-standard-envelope?id=...

Walk without rhythm, it won't attract the worm.
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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

Oh wow. Thank you so much! I will take that information into consideration from now on 

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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

👍 Come back any time with shipping questions.

Walk without rhythm, it won't attract the worm.
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Does anyone have a better shipping option than USPS Ground Advantage???

Oh FOR SURE. You are my shipping helper.

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