One Auction Two Boxes

[media_archival_studies]

I am selling a large group of 35mm slides which are packed into two boxes. How do I set this up in shipping?

[nobody*s_perfect]

Alas, the eBay shipping calculator is not capable of handling more than one package. There are various strategies to fudge it. For instance, set up the calculator to charge for the more expensive package and then as a handling fee add a flat postage cost to ship the second package. Most sellers would add the Zone 8 cost, then in the listing mention that the actual shipping cost will be less for most buyers and they should wait for you to send an invoice.

Other strategies include setting up your own shipping tables in your site preferences, based on the combined costs to each zone. Unfortunately, eBay's shipping tables tool is based on states (or sections of states) rather than on USPS Zones.

Some sellers figure out the actual postage cost for each zone, then enter a weight in the shipping calculator that yields approximately the right total postage for the two packages.

The good news is that it's easy to print more than one label for an order. After you print the postage for the first label, the next screen will have a link where you can choose to purchase another label for that order. It brings up a fresh label prep screen where you can adjust the package weight, dimensions, etc as needed. The limit is 5 labels.

[seattlemower]

You won't be able to properly calculate this in the listing. Instead, I would add the cost to ship both together and use that as a flat rate price per the respective shipping service. Make sure to use a zip code that is farthest from you to get the estimate (e.g. I am in Washington state so I would use a New York zip code). 

You might also benefit from using USPS Priority flat rate options. The Large Flat Rate Box is 12″ x 12″ x 5 1/2″ & It can weigh up to 70 pounds for $20. 

When it comes time to ship, you can ship multiple labels for one order so you would still be able to get the delivery confirmation.