Fees on additional shipping methods?

[e2cosmetic]

I thought I read on ebay that there is not a fee charged on additional shipping methods other than the first choice for the buyer which is first class for me.  Does anyone know where I can find this information?

[sam9876]

You didn't read that.

[myangelandmyprincess]

I'm not sure if I even understand what is being asked.  What is the situation that is making you ask?  Maybe it will help explain your question 

[no_zero369]

If you are asking about Final Value Fees (FVF), then no.  Seller pays FVF on the sale price AND any selected shipping method.  There is no "discount" if the buyer selects a higher valued shipping method/service. 

So if you sell a book and offer Media Mail (MM) shipping, you pay FVF on sale price plus anything you charge for MM.   IF your seller wants it right away and selects an upgraded shipping method, say USPS Express, then you pay FVF on the sale price plus the stated cost of the USPS Express.

So the point is that when one sets up the shipping options and selects a faster method, one is going to have to pay FVF fee on whatever shipping method the seller chooses.  This is why one seller has one shipping cost and another yet a higher/lower shipping cost - some sellers just charge the rate shown in the shipping cost calculator.  Other sellers include a "handling fee" or increase what they show as the shipping cost to cover the FVF on the shipping cost.

So if one sells and item for $10 with free shipping and the buyer selects an uprgraded shipping method that costs $20, your FVF will be $3.  If that $20 doesn't cover the cost of the FVF your profist will be reduced by $2.  (Oh and don't forget the nearly 3% Paypal will take to process too!)

So it is wise to be aware and plan your costs and profits appropriately.

[no_zero369]

Also see the sections of eBay's Selling Fees pages:

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4364&st=3&pos=1&query=Sellin...

Note these sections:

Final value fees

and

Final value fees on shipping

[myangelandmyprincess]

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@no_zero369 wrote:

If you are asking about Final Value Fees (FVF), then no.  Seller pays FVF on the sale price AND any selected shipping method.  There is no "discount" if the buyer selects a higher valued shipping method/service. 

So if you sell a book and offer Media Mail (MM) shipping, you pay FVF on sale price plus anything you charge for MM.   IF your seller wants it right away and selects an upgraded shipping method, say USPS Express, then you pay FVF on the sale price plus the stated cost of the USPS Express.

So the point is that when one sets up the shipping options and selects a faster method, one is going to have to pay FVF fee on whatever shipping method the seller chooses.  This is why one seller has one shipping cost and another yet a higher/lower shipping cost - some sellers just charge the rate shown in the shipping cost calculator.  Other sellers include a "handling fee" or increase what they show as the shipping cost to cover the FVF on the shipping cost.

So if one sells and item for $10 with free shipping and the buyer selects an uprgraded shipping method that costs $20, your FVF will be $3.  If that $20 doesn't cover the cost of the FVF your profist will be reduced by $2.  (Oh and don't forget the nearly 3% Paypal will take to process too!)

So it is wise to be aware and plan your costs and profits appropriately.

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@no_zero369 wrote:

If you are asking about Final Value Fees (FVF), then no.  Seller pays FVF on the sale price AND any selected shipping method.  There is no "discount" if the buyer selects a higher valued shipping method/service. 

So if you sell a book and offer Media Mail (MM) shipping, you pay FVF on sale price plus anything you charge for MM.   IF your seller wants it right away and selects an upgraded shipping method, say USPS Express, then you pay FVF on the sale price plus the stated cost of the USPS Express.

So the point is that when one sets up the shipping options and selects a faster method, one is going to have to pay FVF fee on whatever shipping method the seller chooses.  This is why one seller has one shipping cost and another yet a higher/lower shipping cost - some sellers just charge the rate shown in the shipping cost calculator.  Other sellers include a "handling fee" or increase what they show as the shipping cost to cover the FVF on the shipping cost.

So if one sells and item for $10 with free shipping and the buyer selects an uprgraded shipping method that costs $20, your FVF will be $3.  If that $20 doesn't cover the cost of the FVF your profist will be reduced by $2.  (Oh and don't forget the nearly 3% Paypal will take to process too!)

So it is wise to be aware and plan your costs and profits appropriately.

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I think express would be the exception it says it's based on the buyers shippping choice unless it's one day or international shipping the buyer chooses then it's based on the lowest. 

[lacemaker3]

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@e2cosmetic wrote:

I thought I read on ebay that there is not a fee charged on additional shipping methods other than the first choice for the buyer which is first class for me.  Does anyone know where I can find this information?

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There is something like that in the rules on final value fees, but there are restrictions on when it applies ... it only applies if you offer one-day or international shipping (and the buyer chooses that) as well as a less-expensive shipping option:

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https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4364#section2

Final value fees on shipping

We calculate final values fees on shipping costs based on the shipping service the buyer chooses.

However, when you offer one-day or international service and the buyer selects it, the final value fee on shipping is based on whichever service is less expensive, so either:

• The one-day or international shipping service you offer in your listing, or
• The first domestic service in your listing that isn't one-day

For example, if a buyer chooses international shipping and you specified free shipping as your first domestic option, you don't pay any final value fees on shipping for that item.

If one-day or international shipping is the only service you offer, the final value fee for shipping will be based on that service.

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