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Holiday Shipping Dates

We’ve published the carriers' last days to ship for on-time holiday delivery using the services available through eBay Labels. These dates will help ensure your buyers receive their orders in time for the holidays. You can find the details at ebay.co...

USPS Regional A and B missing choices

I use USPS Regional Box A ALOT....it is a great option and completely missunderstood.Regional A and B options are gone from the drop down choices (when creating a listing)How can I get them back?

Ebay International Standard Delivery - can't add Insurance, can't add Signature Confirmation

Sold a $500 wristwatch to a buyer in Japan. I see there is $100 insurance attached to EISD. I would like to get $500 worth of insurance and/or Signature Confirmation, but can see no way to add either option using EISD. Am I overlooking something on t...

IOSS Numbers

jasmen@ebay- I'm posting my chat question here for follow up because I'll be able to post follow up questions if needed which I can't do on the locked chat.------ I'm trying to figure out the correct IOSS number we should be using for EU shipments. O...

International Shipping Service vs GSP Confusion

Apologies in advance for the stupid question, but I just had something happen and I am not sure why. I have historically sold items (mainly sports cards) and utilized the GSP to ship internationally. I was always able to charge the same amount for in...

What should I do if my package is being shipped to the wrong address (international fedex)

So I ordered a pretty pricey item from Japan but despite this the price was pretty good considering everything so I decided it was worth it. The next day or soS The seller tells me that fedex is closed and and package will be shipped the next day Tha...

Resolved! Shipping items

Hello. Returning to selling on eBay. Again I am getting confused with shipping options. I entered item dimensions and weight and the system offered many options and different shipping carriers. The item I am selling is 14”x13”x10”, so why do I see sh...

International Standard - Can I be guaranteed it will go First Class?

I have an order for one roll of new camera film. I checked the USPS and eBay prohibited items list and it appears that it's OK to send "recording devices" (I think "film" was listed as a recording device.) USPS says you are allowed to ship it (it's g...

eBay International Standard Delivery

Why am I not able to purchase an international label?

Postage Rate Increases are Killing Profits

Here we go again with another rate increase by USPS. When is this going to end? After 1/22/23, it will cost $.63 to mail a letter! IMO, they are trying to save themselves from the digital age. Why send a letter when you can text, message, or email? I...

Modifiy a "Return to Sender Processed" package and have it redirected to original destination?

Hey folks, I am wondering if there is any way to modifiy a "Return to Sender Processed" package and have it redirected to original destination? It's a forwarding address in DE and I forgot to add the second line of the shipping address when entering ...

Shipping

In addition to recycling, looking for ideas for reasonable boxes suitable for pottery, plates, etc. and best venue to buy postage and shipping supplies.

Anyone know what this guy is talking about?

So I sold a PC case on December 15th for about 90 dollars with 60 dollar shipping. Originally the guy bought it a week earlier but didn't pay so I canceled. The next day he contacted me and I allowed him to do a bin for his original offer. I shipped ...

Why does USPS have so many "missent"?

I do pay attention to the tracking details of my packages and I find the "missent" percentage is around 5%. Does USPS still use human to sort packages? The following is the most recent example: Jan 9, 20239:38amMISSENTKEYES, OK 73947Jan 9, 20239:12am...

Cost efficient ways to ship heavy bulky item 61 lbs.

I have a dismantled table to be shipped and would like to learn the best way to ship. Dimensions are 41x38x7" weighing 61 lbs. I've used the shipping calculator, but believe there may be cheaper options. freight, suggestions are needed. Thank you

Item Possibly Not Shipped or Shipper is Sitting on It

Hello Everyone, On January 5, I ordered a music cd from @worldofbooksusa . At the time of purchase, delivery was estimated to be between Jan 12 and Jan 21. Item's location was given as Florida, and shipping method was Economy Shipping (USPS Parcel Se...