01-18-2016 09:18 AM
01-18-2016 09:46 AM
The really bright spot is that you can ship 14,15, or 16 ounce packages first class for $3.55, $3.60, and $3.65 respectively. Those weights used to have to be shipped at 1 pound Priority mail. So you should save about $2.00 per package on those.
On the other hand, 1 to 8 ounces costs $2.60 each package; 9 ounces costs $3.30 with each ounce after that costing an additional 5 cents up through 16 ounces. I haven't figured out the changes in heavier weights Priority mail yet.
01-18-2016 11:03 AM
Try&check with www.asendiausa.com
I do not know how the price chart is looking like in case of domestic shipments, but my fulfillment company from USA with I am cooperating annucent to me last time Asendia as a much more cost efective solution in case of international shipping, here is quote:
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01-18-2016 01:05 PM
01-18-2016 01:30 PM
I found the folowing I hope this helps us all:
http://shippingeasy.com/usps-shipping-rates-2016-changes-4-ways-to-adapt/01-19-2016 11:36 AM
01-22-2016 09:26 AM
01-22-2016 11:04 AM
For eBay discounts, one of the measurements include a minimum use of delivery confirmation.
But are you being penny wise and pound foolish?
Yes, eBay encourages US sellers to use DC on everything, but if the cost of doing that :
then perhaps it is time to go commando, for the benefit of your bottom line.
I do note that you sell in a category where there is a high level of testosterone poisoning, while my customers tend to be more... contemplative, but I have found that I do better using Cookie Jar Insurance, rather than expensive tracking.
And I am in Canada where a paperback 2cm thick can be shipped domestically untracked for $1.20 (85c USD) but one 3 cm thick costs $12.00 with tracking.
Basically, Cookie Jar Insurance means adding a small amount to every asking or shipping price and putting those virtual pennies or dimes into a virtual Cookie Jar.
If you have a claim, you pay it out of the virtual Cookie Jar. (A little due diligence, but the claim never goes to eBay/Paypal for resolution.)
Most sellers using this system, rather than paying 3rd party insurance, find they make money on it. Just like a real insurance company.
It comes down to, how often do you actually need tracking? Is there a problem with your listings or packaging that leads to problems? Is there a problem with your customer base that makes them less than honest?
01-22-2016 11:42 AM
01-22-2016 12:00 PM
01-23-2016 08:34 AM
@reallynicestamps wrote:
Nothing to do with intelligence, a lot to do with anger management and feelings of entitlement. This may particularly effect 'wannabes' who collect your memorabilia without actually having served. The 'stolen valour' types.