trying to get shipping rate

[rudetrain]

 trying to get rate to invoice  but you cannot  get rate unless customer paid  tried of surprises  when i  go to ship between ebays % charge an  just a high rate of postage  have had to cancel sale  or take a loss  just to much of loss . trying to get best rate for customer? usually outside sites are way off  .

[toysaver]

When you make the listing select calculated shipping and add the box size and weight and there should be no problem.  It will automatically calculate (compute) the shipping for any zipcode.

[johnrj1226]

Try this-

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options/using-shipping-calculator?...

[femmefan1946]

You don't get the best rate for the customer.

You get the best rate for you.

As suggested, using Calculated Shipping will automatically show the buyer how much she will pay for shipping.

This is important when the shipping rate will vary with destination, as well as dimensions and weight.

Do not guess at this

I bought a digital scale that measures up to five kilos (over 10lbs, I think?) for under $20 at Canadian Tire. And a measuring tape should be available anywhere sewing supplies or hardware are sold.

If you cancel the sale, you will get a Defect.

Defects lead to higher Final Value Fees, restrictions on the number and value of listings, and even closed accounts.

We cannot raise the cost of shipping after the sale.

Ship and take the blow.

And then learn from the problem.

I'm not sure if it is also true in the USA, but we Canadian sellers get a small discount on some postal services.  I think you can get a discount buying postage from companies like Costco (stamps) or Stamps.com. There are also sellers here on eBay who sell discounted postage. Search for "Postage Lot".

[femmefan1946]

 yes i do combine shipping   just let me know if you want this an your still bidding 

 ck piCs ,,everything i have is used as i have never been a retail shop. so that means it has been handled  opened  ect.     please look at pics  to see what you get  1/87 scale--HO SCALE  WILL BE LISTING MANY ITEMS NEXT FEW WEEKS

This would be hard to read on a phone, and about half of online shoppers are using phones to buy.

- HOBBY NOT A BUSINESS  I WILL BE  RECYCLING SHIPPING  MATERIALS

This doesn't need to be explained.

TRYING TO KEEP POSTAGE COST DOWN AFTER E-BAY GETS THEIR SHARE 0F POSTAGE AS THEY TREAT THAT AS PART OF SALE.a does paypal...

This doesn't need to be explained

YES I COMBINE SHIPPING  PLEASE CONTACT FOR BETTER SHIPPING  RATE THEN EBAY'S ON COMBINED    SHIPPING 

Poorly phrased. Try,

I will combine shipping, please contact me if you are making multiple purchase.

  Sales Tax:  For some states, ebay has implemented a policy whereby they collect applicable state sales tax from the purchaser and remit same to that state.  This is beyond my control.  You may want to familiarize yourself with the laws of your state regarding this matter.....SORRY  THEY ARE COLLECTING SALES TAX FOR MOST STATES  NOW..

You don't need to explain this unless the customer asks. He is not interested in your problems. He may be surprised by the state sales tax on an internet purchase.

thanks for your understanding during c.  operations' an move getting it back  as much as possible  not sure  about all while my helpers were moving an shipping  so if anything  on past orders  was not right  please let me know .. thanks mike

This is just.... just drop it.

This may be your hobby,  but you are working hard to discourage customers from buying from you when you sound so.... scattered.

[femmefan1946]

The Description part of your listing is meant to describe the item being sold. Age, brand, colour, scratches, missing bits, upgrades.

[stainlessenginecovers]

Shipping prices can be had at USPS website; they are a bit higher- who cares? Now you're covered. Takes 30 seconds to get that price.