How to list/ship a really heavy stand alone counter top multi mixer?

[mcbjb21520]

I have a like new vintage kitchen aid counter top stand alone mixer that I'd love to sell.  I've seen other sellers sell this exact item and charge very little ($10-20) for shipping. I don't understand how they can do that.  I've estimated the weight of package will be almost 30 pounds.  UPS Ground with my eBay discount would cost me $84 to ship this to the west coast.  Most sellers make the buyers pay, of course, but again, how is anyone able to sell such a heavy item???

I would appreciate any advice.

mcbjb21520

[nobody*s_perfect]

Try listing it as "Local pickup only."

If you do end up listing the item with shipping, then yes you would lose most potential West coast buyers  due to the high shipping cost BUT there are plenty of potential buyers in Zones close to you.  Be sure to enter accurate package dimensions.

[divwido]

Flat rate boxes used to help, but Kitchen Aid Mixers are BIG.   Can you break it down into not disassembled pieces, but pieces you stack together?   It might help if you pull off everything that pulls off and see how condensed you can get it.   Assembled may not even be the best way to go and it's going to make the package bigger.

[wastingtime101]

As said @mcbjb21520, local pickup is your best option with this one. If you're going to use USPS then accurate package dimensions and weight will ensure buyers are charged the correct amount. Dimensional weight is going to be a factor.

If you're going to use a service like FedEx or UPS then you need to understand how dimensional charges work. With FedEx, for example, you need to know the dimensional weight first, then in the listing form enter whichever is greater - the dimensional weight calculated based on package size, or the actual weight. You would adjust the label to the actual weight.

If you're going to use UPS or FedEx, I strongly recommend not using eBay labels.

[dogchow747 · Accepted solution]

I am not sure which one you have, (I assume it is that heavy, larger one) but it is not a cheap ship.

I see others with $60+ in shipping.

You may be seeing ones that are really close to you, so the system is showing lower shipping prices based on your zip code. Some sellers subsidize some of their shipping (like free shipping) to bring in buyers.

I used to ship lots of heavy industrial equipment.

If you think it will sell for sure, pack it in advance so you know what you are dealing with.

I understand that If I buy a heavy item from 1000 miles away, it will cost me.

If you charge actual shipping costs (no profit on shipping, or wildly incorrect estimates) customers will be more likely to understand. State you charge actual charges.

Good luck