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Shipping Large Heavy Items

Does anyone have a recommended shipping provider/service that they use for shipping large/heavy items? Specifically speaker/entertainment equipment. Thank You!

eBay shipping policy issues with fed ex

We just started using a cross posting platform and we had to start using shipping policies for the first time and so far I hate it. It is working fine for USPS ground items but I created one for fed ex ground and it keeps telling me the item dimentio...

Resolved! Need help choosing the shipping method.

Hello,I'm about to list a large(50 x 50in) /heavy item (about 700 lbs) on eBay. The buyer messaged me that they are going to set up the freight for us. In this case, which shipping method should I choose: "Freight" or "Local Pick Up"?This is my first...

Which USPS Distribution centers are having Problems with Backed Up Packages

I am having a dilemma here with shipping out items with USPS with the risk of these packages getting stuck somewhere along the way. I have to decide whether to switch my whole store to FEDEX to avoid screaming customers with INR’s. Tell me if you all...

Resolved! How to print a USPS eBay label without a printer or smartphone

Most people think you need either a printer or a smartphone to take advantage of eBay discounts on USPS postage. This isn't true. Many post offices have SSKs (self-service kiosks). Using the SSK, you can print a label even without a smartphone. When ...

Resolved! eBay said it was delivered but when I checked, it didn’t! What do I do?

So eBay said that my package arrived but I go and check my locked mail box just to find out it wasn’t delivered. It was just a card so it would be in the mail box. How do I get my card or my money?

"It was not possible to generate the label. Something is wrong. Please try again later."

I am getting this issue when I try to ship. Is it Ebay or the USPS??

Shipping multiple quantities of an item in one listing

Hello,Can anyone out there help me with this issue? I have some items that I list that have multiple quantities. I list for purchase ONE and enter the weight and size of the box. The problem is when a person buys multiple quantities and pays immediat...

Item lost / package damaged card missing after authenticator mailed it to buyer

On Jan 23, 2025 the card I had listed on sold. It was mailed to eBay's authenticator with tracking and well insured. It arrived at the authenticator's location (Jersey City) 1/26/225, authenticated and then mailed from there to the buyer address on 1...

Why does Ebay keep changing my shipping prices when I purchase the shipping labels?

I haven't sold (or bought on Ebay, for that matter) for about 10 yrs so I thought I'd give it a try again. I have 25 items up for sale right now and the other day, I sold 2 items. I went to print out a label on the 1st one this past Sat and punched i...

I haven't got my product yet

I've been waiting on my product and I haven't got it yet

"Buyers" (i.e. eBay associates) circle back their payment by fake "shipment underpayment" reports

I always ship the orders on time and thoroughly packed. I often put some gifts with the orders to make the buyers happy (which I regret now). I often overpay for the shipment labels to avoid eBay hammering my inbox and debiting me with "shipment unde...

How they are offering free shipping on $2 orders.

Currently minimum shipping is $3 to $7 according zone but when I checked many of seller offer free shipping on below $2 order. Check attachment. I order one of Product which cost is $1.39 I received order within 4 days they used USPS service. My ques...

Resolved! FLAMMABLE LIQUID SHIPPING

Hello, I am a New Ebay Seller. I have a sale for Denatured Alcohol. I created a shipping label for USPS Ground Advantage.The Post Office and also Fed-Ex stated they cannot ship "Alcohol or Flammable Liquids" What alternatives do I have

What in the world is going on with USPS?

I’ve seen a few post here about USPS coming up lately. Does anyone know what the story is? This isn’t an isolated staffing issue here or there. The last 10-14 days it has been as bad or worse than it was when covid was in its prime. We’ve used USPS s...