Shipping with just a stamp

[5dollarmags]

I'm wondering if I can sell items on ebay using just a stamp. Im just worried that ebay will think I never send the item. How do I let ebay know?

[soh.maryl]

Bad idea.  You have no way to let eBay know that you shipped.  They rely on tracking numbers.  If a buyer says they did not receive it, you have no proof.  

[Anonymous]

You just mark the item as shipped but as @soh.maryl said, terrible idea.

[soh.maryl]

To clarify:   Just marking the item as "shipped" doesn't matter if/when a buyer opens an INR case. 

[Anonymous]

Agreed, just answering the question as asked.

[adornitall]

Is it possible to get a tracking number on a letter size first class mail item? If I sold small paper goods that fit into a first class, do I have to send Priority?  (I've been away for some years, coming back and finding so many changes) 

[whitewaterford]

I was told you cannot add tracking to a first class letter by the post office when I asked once.  However,  you can for a first class package.  Just generate the label in eBay, but it's going to cost several $ for a 1-4 oz first class package.  So no, it wouldn't have to go priority, but first class package costs more than letter would. 

Lack of tracking is theoretically why eBay came of up with the Standard Envelope way of mailing but that is only available for certain categories, weights, thickness & prices.  https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/shipping/ebay-standard-envelope.html

[mtgraves7984]

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@adornitall wrote:

Is it possible to get a tracking number on a letter size first class mail item? If I sold small paper goods that fit into a first class, do I have to send Priority?  (I've been away for some years, coming back and finding so many changes) 

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@adornitall 

I ship loads of First Class. Even if my item fits into an envelope, I select Package. The tracking number is worth the cost.

[gregs_collection]

I would not recommend it.   Shipping any item without a verified tracking number will only give you headaches down the road.

[kensgiftshop]

@5dollarmags 

You can if you like giving your items away.

Tracking is the only way to prove the buyer received the item.

[buyselljack2016]

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@5dollarmags wrote:

I'm wondering if I can sell items on ebay using just a stamp. I'm just worried that ebay will think I never send the item. How do I let ebay know?

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Yes you can ship with just a stamp.

Many do, but as others posted,  if a buyer says they did not get the item then you will be refunding.

If you want to ship with just a stamp you will need to factor in the possible buyers that say they did not get the item. Self insuring.  Some call it  "cookie jar" insurance. Like putting a few cents in the cookie jar on each sale to cover possible losses.

Without tracking you will not be a "top rated seller" (TRS) , but no advantage/no harm either way not being TRS when selling  "ship with a stamp" items.  Just need to take care of things, and not go "below standard".

[gameday_tees]

You can mark it as shipped but you don't have proof you shipped it so I suggest you 

1. if the item is valuable, just get a tracking number

2. If you choose to ship with a stamp, take photo of the item with thee envelope with thee buyer's address 

3. Take it to the post office and make sure to get a receipt

Again, there's not much you can do if a buyer opens a case against you so calculate the risk before you decide to ship the item.

[downunder-61]

@gameday_tees This thread is 2 years old, hopefully the OP has sorted by now.

[gameday_tees]

Haha yes, but other people still can look up this question and get a good answer 

[kh-stanley1]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.