We don’t do Calculated Shipping, here’s why! Shipping what sold!
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Keep in mind that ebay charges fees on shipping as well. So, when the buyer is paying retail and you aren't because of commercial rates, that is paying for the fees, the shipping materials and your time. Those fees include promoted listing costs. It all adds up. I don't lose any sleep over a buyer paying a couple bucks more on shipping when it costs more for sellers all the time. Not to mention all the times you will be running sales and/or accepting lower offers.
True.
I have never agreed with that. The buyer pays shipping. Then the seller has to pay percentage of shipping why? First off why should the seller have to pay for it, when it was already paid for and I don't remember eBay helping me ship it off.
I always do calculated shipping. For me, shipping to the coasts is WAY more expensive than shipping in the center of the country. I'm not really willing to eat that extra cost simply because I can't be bothered to weigh and measure an item before listing. And I don't think it's a turn off for buyers. If anything, I think most appreciate the fact that you're not jacking the price on shipping...
I think for poshmark, it doesn’t matter up to 5lbs. Buyers send shipping directly to poshmark and sellers only get 80% of what the person paid specifically for the item itself. That and they can use whatever priority box, which you can get from usps, so saves on having to buy a lot of shipping materials yourself as a seller, besides shipping labels, tape and occasional padding for some items you box up.
I don't think you understand calculated shipping. Your decision on which to use BUT again I am pretty sure you misunderstand calculated shipping. You do get to decide whether to pass on the eBay shipping discount and maybe that is part of it or maybe the seller errored on the weigh they entered in the listing. Calculated shipping does not charge $14 for 1st shipping. Calculated shipping charges what the actual shipping is.
You can give buyers the discounted rates for calculated shipping. It's in the eBay business policies.
Enjoying the “what sold” videos again guys.
One thing to note is that all things being equal if the shipping cost is high but the item cost is reduced then many times the seller is giving the buyer a heck of a break on sales tax. In Alabama you can't charge sales tax on shipping. eBay can including shipping for charging their fees but they can not charge sales tax on shipping.
For example: if an item is $100 on ebay with free shipping then I will pay $8.50 in sales tax. That same item if it is $60 plus $40 shipping then I only pay $5.10 in sales tax (a 40% discount on sales tax). eBay fees will be the same.
You 2 have got me motivated. I just started this year. Love your organization!!
I do calculated and just weigh and measure before I list.
Calculated Shipping works well if you say 'Share your discount with Buyer' - usually what they pay is within a dollar of what I end up paying. HOWEVER, you always need to know the exact weight. I don't think it matters, also it depend on where you live. I live in the middle of the US so my calculated shipping seems less than lots of other locations. You are correct - not a right or wrong way, but what works for each person. So many factors! I also think if you sell a lot, flat rate is tons easier.
Love how organized you guys are and that all the items are prewrapped saving time
I always thought it would be easier to use your method if I were centrally located. But, being in California, the few times I tried this I ended up selling to the furthest point of the US from me! So, personally, calculated works best for me. I do adjust some things, like offer Flat Rate envelope price but use a padded flat rate instead (comes out to about the same price on my end but would have been more for the buyer if using eBay padded flat rate fee)
Here is how I ship with my business just for FYI. I use my own label printer from Brother (which requires “Brother” labels). I use a kitchen scale because that works for the items I sell. I pull my postage rates from an app called Pirate Ship. (They offer very good shipping rates) I also use the “free” bubble mailers & boxes from USPS for flat rate shipping just like the ones I see you using here. I also order bubble mailers & poly mailers from Upak N Ship online. It’s based in California and I prefer ordering from companies closer to me so I can get supplies quicker. ❤ I also set up USPS “pick-up” so I don’t have to drop off anything at the post office. 😊 📦📭
I added usps parcel select as shipping options and all the buyers pick it. It’s usually
You realize you can turn on the discount for buyers so they pay the price the label costs you?
I just can't seem to get decent prices when I resell. People want to pay close to nothing when they buy from me. I see so many videos of people making good profits, hopefully I'll get there eventually.
I Have to do calculated shipping first class can be $6+ and priority can be $10+ more going from Ca to the East coast I do offer calculated and flat rate if item will fit
I used to do calculate shipping, but then decided to give all the same shipping price regardless of where it is going. I may not make money and loose a couple cents to dollar, but may gain up to $2 for those shipping nearby.
That's one thing I've been noticing. They encourage free shipping, don't know why maybe it's just more pleasing for the buying looking for 1x of a specific item to not have to manually add in the shipping. I hate the fact that when you bake the shipping into an item though that the fees are way off this is why I usually prefer calculated and I'm thinking of switching back to it. When I shop I tend to look for an item that is a good deal, but sometimes I will cut myself short on that search I'm not going to go way out of my way and sift through a bunch of duplicate & range listings I will just go with a good price on the item and a prevalent listing. They really need to axe duplicate listings & be more strict on range listings I feel this is what makes some of the stuff that I buy the most unpleasing shopping experience.
Girl boss, Cathy, looking fit and healthy! 💪🏼💗
Ahah some fellow Coloradans!!! Love the inventory setup. Just got back into reselling so I’ll be binge watching your videos. Catch me at the bins!
I feel like I don't have a choice but to use calculated shipping right now until I get used to shipping. I'm in Louisiana, so I have a good chance of a buyer being far away from me, and I'm still learning! I hate seeing the prices though when I list and I'm positive it hurts my sales sometimes
You can fix shoes that are coming apart with barge cement which is an industrial strength glue. Apply it to both surfaces and let it dry completely, then press them together.
I do calculated shipping on 90% of my items. About half of my sales go to the west coast from my Virginia/ DC metro area home. I’d need to have a flat rate shipping price high enough to cover the cost of shipping across the country; which would lose me sales east of the Mississippi River.
You can do calculated shipping where it charges the same as you are changed. The down side of that is that fees are charged on the shipping, so you end up losing money.
I was going to say the same thing :)
@@justfacts1308 newbie here. How exactly do you charge retail and pay commercial? Figuring out shipping has been the biggest challenge for me - I don’t want to lose money but I also want to be fair to the customers. Some of the crazy high shipping fees I see are a turn off for sure.
@@GASCBullsSoccerClub I will try to answer your question. When you use calculated shipping, you get a bit of a discount on the normal shipping rate (for priority mail, not first class). I always use calculated shipping, and I feel it is very fair to the customers. I am not sure why others are saying that ebay charges way more to the buyer when you use calculated shipping. I always find it to be very close, because the discount you get on the shipping rate is usually less than $1. As long as you are putting in the correct weight when you list the item, everything should work out perfectly. Hope that helps!
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Kathy you can tell you have been working out congratulations
Yes agree , looking good 😊 Maria from New Zealand
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I live inCT. I would get screwed on shipping if I did free shipping. I learned a valid lesson the first thing I sold went to CA and I lost money because of the shipping. I totally understand people don’t like to pay shipping. I think Amazon prime has spoiled us. Anyway. Each to there own as you say whatever works. Btw I do more hard goods Just started watching. Thx for sharing
calculated shipping works a lot better now, still I don't use it all the time because I don't always like putting in the measurements when listing
You can really tell you've been working out Cathy or Kathy 😆 not sure? I can see the diff!
Yes. I’ve lost a lot of money in the past, using calculated shipping or guessing to low. I always put in how much I think it will cost.
It does make sense. I didn’t have a scale. Now I do. That makes all the difference. Along with experience. Now, I can just enter all the information in eBay and print out my labels from there. I also just got a printer. I’ve spent years building my business.
yup. i agree to arrtract buyers. need to show reasonable shipping. tgen offset in your asking price being aware of the spent out on all the things!! New here...saying a big thank you! I appreciate u Real peeps!
Thanks guys I got my stuff love both 💞
The poly mailers are great, but I would say that it is not something I would like to use for a couple of reasons. The main reason is that the poly mailers are "crispy" plastic and are not recyclable. Most people when they receive it in the mail will not be saving them or reusing them and they will toss them in the trash. I think we are not going to make too much impact on the environnment, but I would still like to help in whatever way I can.
Thanks for explaining the shipping costs!!
I just messaged Kidizen and told them to permanently close my selling account because I haven't made a sale there in three months despite selling a lot of the same brands that you guys sell. I price competitively and list regularly as well. It just wasn't worth the time anymore. All of the other more well known platforms have been and are doing very well for me so I guess I'm not complaining but saving myself some time. I hate that it didn't work out.
❤️you two!
I’m confused I thought calculated shipping was figured by the size of the package in the weight of the package so they were actually paying the exact cost for shipping
I use mostly calculated and have changed it so ebay charges the buyer my discounted rate then I add a few ounces to every listing which I then readjust after packing but before buying the label. I do that to be fair on shipping but also cover the ebay fee on shipping and packing supplies.
Thanks for another great video! I learn so much from you guys!
I only do calculated shipping for items over 2lbs, unless it will fit in a flat rate envelope. But I am in Ohio and get most of my sales going to the west coast. Mainly California and Texas. But I was updating shipping today and only have 69 out of 1200 listings as calculated. But I sell all different kind of things, my clothes are mostly $4.95-$7.95 (unless I know it won't fit a polymailer then I add $9.95 shipping if it's heavy clothes.
How do you package your items in them clear cellophane bags?
How do you indicate on your listing the container the item is stored in? So far, since I am a newbie, my tubs just show caps, shoes, shirts, etc.
In the “ custom sku” option under all the things you choose to specify about the item. eBay Seller Hub has tons of options under Listings, too.
Always a pleasure to watch great haul
first time watching. .Hello glad to tune in....
You had some good sales. Nice profit.
I just found your channel, I love your inventory room so well organized. Where did you get the wood shelving? It looks amazing 👏 😍
He built them.
Cathy, you look More beautiful, you look great, it's show. Love, love your video
We have calculated shipping because it limits our orders from Cali bc we are on the east coast. Almost every single issue we have had has been with Cali folks...no offense. We ship same business day and drop off at the local usps ect. They still find something yo complain about and our items are brand new and packaged and then poly bagged... we have 100% feedback rating in our second year and do not want to risk losing that.
Do you have to put measurements for your boxes in while you list? I haven't been listing much because I was under the impression that you have to have the weights and measurements in at the time of listing. I guess I'm confused if someone can explain the process for me. I have been boxing everything I list just for that reason and run out of room quickly.
How do you decide where to list certain items? I noticed you have mentioned mercari and poshmark, do you use other sites as well?
Great organizing ❤
Woohoo selling off the top shelf again!
This is the 1st time I watch your videos. I saw the title found it interesting then checked out your video. I learned a lot about fast food restaurants and toys from them. But I still don't know and don't understand why you don't do regular way to shipping against the type of shipping that you do what is the benefit. Can you go over that perhaps in your next video and explain that in detail so that ask me more mortals can understand
thank you
I don't actually get to keep that supposed extra money, though. It's all going toward fees.
Can someone help me understand the shipping option for USPS Parcel Select. I'm listing an item that is 1lb 8oz. It fits perfectly in a Priority Mail Large Mailing Box, and weighs 2lb, 6.3 oz boxed up. So I chose Priority Mail Calculated shipping $10.20 to $20.20. But USPS Parcel Select is showing $7.59-$12.65. If someone chose that option, can I mail it in any box I have (not Priority boxes) that is a similar size to the large mailing box?? this is where I get hung up, every single time.
@@thedong5383 Thank you so much! I'm going to get this shipping down, eventually!
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I live kate Quinn! They always have amazing sales and I can resell after 👌👌👌
If I am away and ship from a different zip code than my usual home zip, can I change it before printing the shipping label? Thanks for your help.
If you don’t mind me asking where do you get you protective plastic bags I have pets and am thinking about starting selling so want to protect everything
I have a similar labeled box system, but I cannot build custom shelves. Do you recommend kinect a shelf or wire rack off amazon, etc?
i passed on a goat leather jacket once that was priced at $5.99. That was a miss.
My goal is to break even on shipping. I am a buyer on eBay. I can always tell who is trying to make money on shipping. Your product is not the "shipping." Buyers don't want to pay your shipping upcharge.
Yea, see nc picker video. love him! 1st time here 😄 do you sell more on poshmark or mercari by the way, considering one or another, thanks in advance if you can answer ?
I got excited when I small size Paul Green but looks like a UK 5 is a 7. Too big for me. :(
I got one adult mc d meal I got the yellow one.
Do I spy an adult happy meal 😮😂
Congrats on the sales. This method of pulling is nerve wracking. Why can't you package like 5 or 6 at a time so you have more room to pull?
I have been an eBay reseller for 27 years now and there is nothing I hate more than people jacking up shipping costs that are so ridiculous it's not funny. I have always been fair and tried to keep it as close as I can to actual cost. I'm sure I've made a few dollars sure, but I've dang sure lost tons too hahaha. If the item sold well, I sometimes charge like five bucks on a $9.95 package as a surprise to the buyer, I enjoy that if I've made enough.
May I ask if you guys get many returns for items not fitting? When you do, do you refund for the shipping to them? We have free returns so we pay for it to come back.
I used to sell in ebay, and I'm back at it. I've been doing calculates shipping and it's been spot on. However, I use pirate ship and sometimes it ends up cheaper going UPS, but USPS is selected. Is there a way to give multiple options?
On ebay you have have up to 4 shipping options.
How do you decide which platform to sell on???
Is all your inventory in that room & closet?
How do you calculate sell through rate
Do you do free shipping?
So do you ship to Alaska?
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Mmmmmm. Goat leather😂
😂 mmm…goat leather
Just watching you piling the items and mailers and labels on the table like that and seeing a few labels fall in the floor made me crazy! This is a VERY POOR way to do things, and you're risking mixing things up and sending the wrong item to someone.
And calculated shipping is the BEST way to go, I don't understand why you say it's not.
They write the item on the label. No one is more organized than Cathy - you clearly don't watch the videos.
Have you gone to sleep now upon a child for your children challenge..
I am just starting out. Just bought some items, scale, ermal printer, bags. And shipping is very confusing part of reselling.
Hi. How do you get info on the shoes or clothes to write a description if there is not a tag or style number to look up? Thanks for any help. Love your videos. I’m just about to get started selling.
Where do you buy you’re clear plastic bags .Thank You
Hello, I've been watching your videos for about two months. I've learned a lot. Thank you. I used your code to sign up to sell on Kidizen. I keep getting ERROR messages when I try to cross list from List Perfectly. Do you experience that? I would appreciate if anyone can answer and offer some tips. Thanks everyone.