Multiple box shipping.

[briashield0]

Hello All,  I am selling wheels (4) and when asked to enter the weight, size etc it only gives the option to enter for one item.   I have multiple items (wheels), same size and weight and need to show buyer the shipping cost for all items.  Its there a way to have the system calculate multiple boxes?

Thanks,

Brian S

[rfmtm · Accepted solution]

While you can print up to five labels per sale, the calculator does not know how to handle quoting multiple boxes.  There is a workaround, but afraid big heavy wheels with prevent its use.

You have a couple of ways to handle this.  One is to list it as freight (even though not actually shipping by freight), with the buyer contacting you for shipping cost before purchase and payment.  The other is to set up your own shipping tables (in your Shipping Preferences) and apply them to the listing.  This way you put in a flat rate shipping cost to each shipping zone, that you can determine using ebay's or carrier's calculator.  This is probably best and allows buyer to see the cost upfront, which varies by their distance from you.

[wastingtime101]

Because these are tires, using Rate Tables as suggested by rfmtm is probably your best option @briashield0 .

Generally speaking (and usually for items smaller than tires), here's my standard advice on setting up shipping for these types of items.

Unfortunately the system does not allow an option for setting up calculated shipping on multi-box shipments. Buyers need to be shown ship cost upfront; you can't invoice for higher shipping after the fact. Some general workarounds we sellers use:

• Use calculated shipping, entering the weight/dimensions of the larger/heavier box. Add a flat handling fee to cover the cost of the second box. If you base that fee on the rate to the furthest zone you can refund any overage to a buyer in a closer zone if you want (or keep it and put it towards packing materials and fees).

• Set up rate tables. With rate tables you'd use a flat ship cost, but can enter different amounts based on zone. Basically, you'd calculate shipping on both boxes, add the rates together and you've got your flat rate - do that for each zone so close buyers aren't overcharged and far away buyers aren't undercharged. https://www.ebay.com/ship/rt/