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curiosgeorge · ‎04-05-2020

Just shipped my first package to France using the new eBay International Standard Delivery. Has some problems.

1. Label printed "portrait" and no option that I could see to make it print "landscape". So, it prints smaller and goes outside of the peel and stick labels that all other shipping fits into. Had to go back a century and print on paper, cut it out, tape it carefully, not covering barcodes etc.

2. Got on shipping info on the label page as I normally do.

3. Went to PayPal to print the shipping info and it wasn't there. Marked it shipped, added tracking but no charge for the shipping.

Is anyone having trouble with this service? I'm in limbo not knowing what will happen to my package. Also, absolutely no access to eBay customer service on my usual phone number. Does anyone have a number that gets to customer service?

orangehound · ‎04-05-2020

@curiosgeorge wrote:

3. Went to PayPal to print the shipping info and it wasn't there. Marked it shipped, added tracking but no charge for the shipping.

These labels work like FedEx labels. When you buy the label, eBay provides you with an estimate for shipping based on your measurements ... after it arrives at the ISD center, they check your weight and measurements, and then bill you.

curiosgeorge · ‎04-05-2020

Thanks. I am hoping this works well for my customer. It seems the price is right.

martin2001 · ‎04-05-2020

@curiosgeorge wrote:
Thanks. I am hoping this works well for my customer. It seems the price is right.

Check pirateship.com

Their rates are comparable and if your package is 4 lbs or less, they are unbeatable (need to email them to sign you up for Simple international rates). Goes directly from you to the buyer via USPS, no delays going to local distribution centers. Tracking included + delivery scan for Delcon countries. Insurance is also available.