03-29-2022 01:27 PM
I understand the shipping settings can be changed to offer Ebay negotiated UPS discount rates, however, I would only want to offer this option on a couple of listings that are very heavy and would incur over $70 in shipping fees. If I change the shipping option, it would affect all of my listings. Is offering free shipping on these items the only alternative?
03-29-2022 01:32 PM
It's a global setting, not a listing level setting, so the answer is no.
You can lower the item price to reflect a discount.
03-29-2022 01:35 PM
You could them a flat rate. That can be done on any listing, and they won't see the calculator..
You can figure out the rate eBay would charge you and then use that as the flat rate.
03-29-2022 01:40 PM
One way to offer the online rate in your listing is to offer Parcel Select Ground, which is probably a good choice for a heavy item anyway. The new USPS rates that went into effect in January have LOWER rates for Parcel Select, so now it's often a lot cheaper than Priority.
03-29-2022 01:42 PM
Thank you for your reply. It would be difficult to use a flat rate, as New York area would be around $25, Chicago Area $45, and West Coast Closer to $70, and of course I have no way of knowing who might purchase it
03-29-2022 01:46 PM
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately we are looking at a 25 x 25 x 7 box weighing 12 lbs. Parcel Select is even more than UPS
03-29-2022 01:47 PM - edited 03-29-2022 01:50 PM
Oops,I didn't read the OP closely and so i apologize for overlooking your comment about wanting to ship via UPS. One way to fudge the rate is to enter a lower weight or dimensions so the faux retail price is about equal to the actual online rate. You can also set up chipping tables to charge specific prices to various states and zones.
03-29-2022 01:57 PM
Thanks so much!
That might work. Just need to look up how to set up shipping tables.
03-29-2022 02:04 PM
You have to use the Advanced version of the listing form (AKA business tool), and choose flat rate shipping. Then if you have set up a table it will show up as an option under the flat rate checkbox.
https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options?id=4089
03-29-2022 02:13 PM
Let me be the one to rain on your parade.
I do not ship UPS, so I have no actual experience in it happening, but some report that eBay label prices shown, and UPS " after the fact" actual charges can vary greatly, as apparently there are numerous "surcharges" that may apply that are not shown with the eBay label "estimate".
03-29-2022 02:35 PM
Thank you for the info. Would this mean then all my listings will have to be associated with the rate tables I set up? As it will just be several listings that I am interested in using the rate tables for
03-29-2022 02:45 PM
Rate table is completely optional, per listing. Set one up and use it just once, if that's what works for you.