eBay Standard Envelope for Trade Cards

[andie747]

Does a Victorian Advertising Trade Card qualify as a "trading card" that can be sent using eBay Standard Envelope?  Thank you.

[funfactorychannel]

Not sure what category it falls in. Easiest way to check is list it with standard envelope and if it allows you. Also you can also check the live listing on unlogged account and see if standard envelope pricing shows up.. But First part, see if it allows you to select it, should give you the answer already.

[bdmh-enterprises]

I didn't know what that is. But I see they have a category. Your ability to use ESE as a shipping method is dependent on category. Judging by most listings for them having GA shipping I'd guess it's not an eligible category even though they appear to meet all the other qualifications.

Now, if your thinking of listing in a "trading card" category to be able to use ESE, well maybe?.? Personally, as a "trading card" seller, I don't see why not.

I assume you use ESE for your postcards, so you know the limitations. If they can be shipped the same way they should be fine.

[fm2000]

If there isn't a specific category for those cards, you could also list it under collectibles/paper/other paper collectibles (it is an ESE qualified category.)

I would recommend caution when using ESE in this situation, because ESE requires the card to be bent around letter sorting machinery. Paper that old may crack when bent. Not that it definitely will, but it might, if the paper is brittle from age (and the card/envelope must be flexible, so no cardboard or top loaders.)