Keep at it! i know usps doesn't like it but I buy poly mailers and use there box and can still ship out 1st class and if its heavier and cheaper to not use the prepaid boxes... so usps poly bubble there box and then my poly mailer on top no1 knows what box you used:) so much cheaper
@@cameraguynewyork5125 I've done that a few times too but only because it ended up being cheaper to ship it UPS or USPS when it's a heavy item and I already had it packed for priority with priority tape and stickers all over a priority box! Lol danged if I want to re-box the whole thing at the last minute to save $10 especially on like VCRs or big ceramic cats! Lol I break out the big gray poly mailers, cut them And wrap it like a Christmas present! Lol the shipping challenge is real... i'm too scared of getting caught to do what you're doing. 😂
The thing is I like the way you teach. I just started and I became a student of ebay during quarantine. Notebook in hand I watch you and a few others. I appreciate you all so very much!! I am teaching my Grandson to ebay ad well. Thank you from Idaho!
Thank you for explaining all the boxes! Before this I always thought the region boxes were for shipping to your certain "region" but didnt know where that was, lol! Anyway, thanks for sharing! God bless, Kim
You are welcome. Region just means that it ships at the 2 or 4 pound rate but at different costs dependng on what regiion it is going to. Thanks for the kind words.
@@commonwealthflipper Alrighty, now. Your reply here, clarifies it more, and that should have been told in the video! Now, the light bulb went on..... 💡⚡ I'm wondering if you'll see this, 1 year later?¿?¿?
Regional Rate Box A has a 15-pound maximum for domestic shipping and a 10-pound maximum for international shipping. Regional Rate Box B has a 20-pound maximum for both domestic and international shipping. (I did not know this until your video I just googled it out of curiosity 😂 and thought I would share)
Just asked the postmaster about Regional A & B today and didn't really get much help. I was going to research it and saw it on your videos tonight! THANK YOU for making this clear. I will order them now! Love watching your videos while I build drafts to list!
This was an awesome video, and just saved me a lot of money! I just sold 2 vintage anvils, each weighing 10+ lbs. Both fit into regional rate A boxes. Thanks Kevin!
Been reselling off and on for about 2 years now. Ignorance aside, you've opened my eyes to a whole nother option to shipping. I always wanted to be a magician when I was knee high to a grasshopper, and now I can be. Thanks Teach!
I like your delivery. Meaning you are easy to listen to. I don't want to go have a stranger explain this to me. I trust you and want to hear it from.... you! Like your AP students don't want to be pawned off on cliff notes!
Game changer!! Last night I was checking to see if some items would ship in a Region A, but I couldn't find that option on ebay, now I know how! And I never considered the flat rates as a second option for further locations! Thanks for always making my day!
thank you for making this. I've been getting overwhelmed trying to cut shipping costs and u just taught me gold. I appreciate u and these videos. god bless
I can't believe you said at the beginning of this video that you didn't want to do a video on this because others have done these type of videos already. Well guess what. I've been looking for this kind of specific information for months and this video finally explained this haze of confusion about which box to use based on the situation to me. Thanks man !
When I used regional boxes A & B on eBay, I got back charged by USPS at the end of the year through eBay (where I purchased the labels from) for underpayment for quite a few of those boxes. My post office can't explain what they're for, and it seems they may actually have something to do with distance the package is traveling rather than being all purpose.
Thank you for this information. I haven't gotten a clear answer to Regional A/Regional B box questions from postal employees. You've explained it clearly. I'd love more info on testing remotes and a camera tutorial. I've learned so much from you. I sell on Etsy and Ebay and am trying to expand the variety of items in my shops.
Thank you Kevin. I am in Alabama and shipping across the country is expensive.I know that for me starting with flat rate was the easiest. Now I am trying to learn more to save my customers the most I can in shipping. I want to increase sales with more attractive shipping prices. Regional boxes and Pirate ship are the areas I am now trying to learn. Thanks
I think people get confused because of the word "REGIONAL", and that they can only be used to ship to certain areas of the country. On another note, the small FRB came in handy recently shipping a set of dominoes...perfect fit with no packaging or filler needed! Thanks Kevin for another informative video!
i use the mediums often. they are great for poshmark as we can use any flatrate boxes with their labels. i dont generally use them for ebay though either.
Order the boxes for free on usps website. They ship them to your house. Completely free. You would buy and print the label from ebay and then take it to the post office to drop it off. Or take it to a mailbox plus store if you have one. My PO has the new qr code that you can purchase on ebay. It emails you or you can download it and show the qr code at the PO and they will print the shipping label for you. No need to waste ink paper or buy blank labels for printing. Complete game changer. Its awesome. Been using it for the past few months.
One thing I noticed a lot of ebay sellers do that is flat out wrong is they pad their shipping cost . Another thing I have had happen to me is the person I have got a item off of Ebay is they will used the boxes and wrap them in plain brown or some other dark color and if the Post Office ever catches them then they want to charge the person receiving the item the difference in the shipping cost. Thanks for the info keep up the good work
Thank you so much for this information. I have never known where to turn for answers on these regional boxes. Asked at the post office and they didn't know. I have been selling under a couple of ebay ids. Debs*Treasures and GrandmasPlace. Under Debs I have been selling since 1999, left for awhile after the managed payments gave me a huge problem and would like to get going again under that name as well. So for me as an old timer, you are the first to really explain this and it will help tremendously. Now to revise my listings and get rid of some of those over priced shipping costs. God bless you for all your help. Oh, and I plan on buying an enema man soon. Lol!
Here comes the "dumb" question... I have never seen an option for the A and B boxes and many others on the ebay shipping. What am I missing? I do see the flat rate boxes but never the other box options. I have also seen a new one ebay international shipping, is it better then global ship? Thanks for all you do. I have learned so much from your videos.
There are no options to include for a shipping option. You would use it after it has been purchased on the shipping page. Click Carrier Packages at the top of the shpping page and at the bottom click Compare all services. But what you can do it do calculated shipping in your listing for 2 pounds if you know it will fit in the A box and 4 pounds if you know it will fit in the B box.
I just came across your video about packing and saving money. I'm new, I desperately need to make extra money but when I was in school 45 years ago I was the dumb kid the slow kid but now we know Its ADD not slow children. All three of my children have ADD also. I have no help at all the help I have is amazing people like you. WOW, you have an amazing set up/workshop. All I have is a 38ft school bus with the seats taken out. That's a whole different story. Anyway, I'm wanting to turn it into my Workshop. I'm really scared to open up an eBay store tho, I have plenty of Inventory I'm ready minus the printer. Thank you for your help.
Just watched this video...As a "Newbie" I greatly appreciate you and the time that you have taken to make your videos... I will now be spending my afternoon binging your videos 😊 Thanks again! 😊📦🎶✌️
Great info Kevin! I do offer multiple shipping options on a lot of items, but never thought about flat rate for people in Alaska of Hawaii. Never to late to teach an Old Dog new tricks LOL
The medium and large flat rates are excellent for Poshmark sales! We can use any USPS Priority box and those are great for bundle sales or larger coats, blankets, etc
Thanks for this! Just getting started on eBay and shipping - particularly USPS - seems like a giant, unexplained monstrosity. Thanks for also mentioning the shipping tape dispenser, I thought there were only tape guns and that looks like a better solution! Lovely organized supply shelves btw 😊
I once shipped 4 iron sash weights that weighed 26lbs to Cali. Regular shipping was outrageous or course. However, I knew they'd fit in a medium flat rate. I packed them very well. When the buyer got the box, the weights were missing! She said it didn't appear the box had been opened, but there's was nothing in the box. USPS paid me of course because I could prove they were there when I dropped them off (26 lbs!). I guess somebody thought they were gold bars!
Just watched this video & tried to order Region A & B boxes on USPS but couldn’t find them. Discovered USPS discontinued Region A & B boxes in January 2023. Guess USPS was losing money on shipping.☹️
You crack me up, tell people to get on USPS and order all those boxes but you don't need them and you toss them away, lol. I agree, I did get the large flat rate for my vintage games, what a waste. All the videos I have watched trying to figure out the Regional ones, I finally get it. I just realized I have been losing money using regular priority mail and I should have used Regional A. Thank you so much.
So I can use the region boxes to ship anywhere in the USA? I though they were for only certain places you could ship to with them. Can you freakstine them?
Understand about using large or medium flat rate as an option, but how do you add the option when listing? After entering weight and dimensions, it gives a high and low cost. Can’t see where you can add another option for the buyer to consider. Perhaps in the description?
I have never found a reason yet to use the flat rate B Priority or the Regional B box 😕 not in 10 years. please tell me what you would chip in it? I seriously don't know. It always ends up being more expensive than just shipping normal weight/size priority mail.
Point it at the camera on your phone, when you push the buttons on the remote you will see the front of the remote light up when viewing through your phone.
I ordered a variety of the USPS boxes & envelope but used more often only the flat rate envelope & padded envelope. The other boxes are now gathering dust in my garage. I’ve known about the Region A & B boxes but never bother to find out what it is for. I always thought it’s for shipping items to a certain state in the USA. Now that you’ve explained it a flood of regrets came to my mind thinking about the items i could have shipped & save $ using this. So just to clarify Region boxes are base on weight not on location the item will be shipped to??? Thanks always for the wisdom you share.
You were correct! I mistakenly commented earlier that this just couldn’t be right….but you are right. I stand corrected. All apologies. Wish I had understood this earlier in time, and thanks for your video…guess they really are “magic boxes”👍
Great video Kevin. I wish I had this info when I started; would have saved me a ton on shipping. Recently, I had to ship a big 10lb item. Wouldn't fit in any flat rate or regional box. Tried Pirate Ship, same price as USPS. Turned out yucky for me. But luckily there are good teachers like the CF to help us in our journeys.
Hello, I watched the video and tried to follow the instructions. However, when I went to the USPS free shipping supplies website, I couldn't find the "Region A" and "Region B" boxes for free supplies. What would you recommend I do
But… if the buyer pays shipping anyways, and you choose usps flat rate box on eBay when selling, how are you losing money? Also when choosing the A and B box, I don’t see an option for those boxes on eBay when selecting shipping service. Only the flat rate boxes.
Awesome, awesome, awesome !!!!! I needed this information. Thanks so much good sharing. I'm still a bit anxious and not 100% understanding the whole thing. I need to see it step by step calculated etc. But I'm gonna try. Wish me luck. Thanks again... Very helpful info
I think Pirate ship is so much easier. I did not know about the region a & b boxes and have just ignored them but now I know I'm not missing much! Thanks!
I think the names of these boxes is misleading because for the longest time I thought that Reigon A box meant I could only ship to Reigon A, wherever that was! My post master tried to explain it to me, but she was talking about the dimensions and how far it could go, and I'm starting to think that she didn't actually know how it worked either!
I've used the medium flat rates to send the old magazines, the big ones like Saturday Evening Post, in larger groups. I'm not sure if they would fit into a B box?
I trying to ship a USPS Regional box A, but I was getting charged more then the medium flat rate box. The package was about 5 lbs, and they were charging me for the 5 and not the 2 lbs rate. It was going from CA to KS. Why?? Help
Kevin, can you add two or three options in a business policy for shipping? Sometimes I see someone has selected usps for calculated shipping but due to their location they could save money on another service. I’m still confused about whether I have to ship the selected service when charging one price too. Recently I had a woman in Puerto Rico select my 11 flat rate (stupid of me) and it said buyer selected USPS which would have wiped out any profit. Could I have sent ground?
We need an updated version of this video, now that the Regional Rate Boxes have been discontinued. @Commonwealth Flipper
Shipping was my biggest hurdle as a newbie....still learn something new every day 👍
Yup. One day at a time.
Keep at it! i know usps doesn't like it but I buy poly mailers and use there box and can still ship out 1st class and if its heavier and cheaper to not use the prepaid boxes... so usps poly bubble there box and then my poly mailer on top no1 knows what box you used:) so much cheaper
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@@cameraguynewyork5125 I've done that a few times too but only because it ended up being cheaper to ship it UPS or USPS when it's a heavy item and I already had it packed for priority with priority tape and stickers all over a priority box! Lol danged if I want to re-box the whole thing at the last minute to save $10 especially on like VCRs or big ceramic cats! Lol I break out the big gray poly mailers, cut them And wrap it like a Christmas present! Lol the shipping challenge is real... i'm too scared of getting caught to do what you're doing. 😂
I didn't know that about A boxes. Why don't Ups tell us. How did you find out?
When don't understand something on Ebay, we knew the best place to come is your channel. Thank you again!!
Great video for a couple years ago...Now that they discontinued Regional Boxes
The thing is I like the way you teach. I just started and I became a student of ebay during quarantine. Notebook in hand I watch you and a few others. I appreciate you all so very much!! I am teaching my Grandson to ebay ad well. Thank you from Idaho!
That is awesome!
Thank you for explaining all the boxes! Before this I always thought the region boxes were for shipping to your certain "region" but didnt know where that was, lol! Anyway, thanks for sharing! God bless, Kim
You are welcome. Region just means that it ships at the 2 or 4 pound rate but at different costs dependng on what regiion it is going to. Thanks for the kind words.
Exactly what I thought!
@@commonwealthflipper Alrighty, now. Your reply here, clarifies it more, and that should have been told in the video! Now, the light bulb went on..... 💡⚡ I'm wondering if you'll see this, 1 year later?¿?¿?
Coming from the back of the class! Thank you! The A and B boxes were so confusing. Your students are some lucky kids!
That's what I tell them. LOL
I really like using the USPS Shoe box, ships by weight but, almost everything l sell will fit in them, saves me from buying most boxes
Regional Rate Box A has a 15-pound maximum for domestic shipping and a 10-pound maximum for international shipping. Regional Rate Box B has a 20-pound maximum for both domestic and international shipping.
(I did not know this until your video I just googled it out of curiosity 😂 and thought I would share)
Just asked the postmaster about Regional A & B today and didn't really get much help. I was going to research it and saw it on your videos tonight! THANK YOU for making this clear. I will order them now! Love watching your videos while I build drafts to list!
This was an awesome video, and just saved me a lot of money! I just sold 2 vintage anvils, each weighing 10+ lbs. Both fit into regional rate A boxes. Thanks Kevin!
Been reselling off and on for about 2 years now. Ignorance aside, you've opened my eyes to a whole nother option to shipping. I always wanted to be a magician when I was knee high to a grasshopper, and now I can be. Thanks Teach!
I like your delivery. Meaning you are easy to listen to. I don't want to go have a stranger explain this to me. I trust you and want to hear it from.... you! Like your AP students don't want to be pawned off on cliff notes!
LOL
Thank you. I’ve asked many a people about region a and b boxes and could never get a clear answer.
You answered it.
Thanks again
also because they are n longer available :(
Game changer!! Last night I was checking to see if some items would ship in a Region A, but I couldn't find that option on ebay, now I know how! And I never considered the flat rates as a second option for further locations! Thanks for always making my day!
Glad I could help!
thank you for making this. I've been getting overwhelmed trying to cut shipping costs and u just taught me gold. I appreciate u and these videos. god bless
I can't believe you said at the beginning of this video that you didn't want to do a video on this because others have done these type of videos already. Well guess what. I've been looking for this kind of specific information for months and this video finally explained this haze of confusion about which box to use based on the situation to me. Thanks man !
Thank you, Kevin. I started selling a few months ago and I was wondering what the region A and B boxes were.
Great info!! Never could quite understand region A B boxes!!!! Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
When I used regional boxes A & B on eBay, I got back charged by USPS at the end of the year through eBay (where I purchased the labels from) for underpayment for quite a few of those boxes. My post office can't explain what they're for, and it seems they may actually have something to do with distance the package is traveling rather than being all purpose.
I just found this video, you explain this in a way I could understand. I was afraid of the A and B boxes. Now I will have to try them now.
Thank you for this information. I haven't gotten a clear answer to Regional A/Regional B box questions from postal employees. You've explained it clearly. I'd love more info on testing remotes and a camera tutorial. I've learned so much from you. I sell on Etsy and Ebay and am trying to expand the variety of items in my shops.
Check out Rideshare Reseller for camera info. He is terrific.
Thank you Kevin. I am in Alabama and shipping across the country is expensive.I know that for me starting with flat rate was the easiest. Now I am trying to learn more to save my customers the most I can in shipping. I want to increase sales with more attractive shipping prices. Regional boxes and Pirate ship are the areas I am now trying to learn. Thanks
I’m in Alabama too I’m trying to learn eBay shipping so I can make more money. I sell primarily on fb bc the prepaid labels are so easy
Again, the teacher in you comes shining through! “Magic Box”. Everyone can understand that. Perfect explanation.
I think people get confused because of the word "REGIONAL", and that they can only be used to ship to certain areas of the country. On another note, the small FRB came in handy recently shipping a set of dominoes...perfect fit with no packaging or filler needed! Thanks Kevin for another informative video!
NIce. good thinking on that one.
Thank you so much Kevin I finally got it!! My daughter has tried to explain it to me and it just didn't make sense,now it does.
Wonderful!
i use the mediums often. they are great for poshmark as we can use any flatrate boxes with their labels. i dont generally use them for ebay though either.
So do I buy the box at the PO and then bring it home to fill up and then bring it back and pay shipping.
Order the boxes for free on usps website. They ship them to your house. Completely free. You would buy and print the label from ebay and then take it to the post office to drop it off. Or take it to a mailbox plus store if you have one. My PO has the new qr code that you can purchase on ebay. It emails you or you can download it and show the qr code at the PO and they will print the shipping label for you. No need to waste ink paper or buy blank labels for printing. Complete game changer. Its awesome. Been using it for the past few months.
Omg! Thank you so much! I am so glad I came across this video, it literally changed my life!
One thing I noticed a lot of ebay sellers do that is flat out wrong is they pad their shipping cost . Another thing I have had happen to me is the person I have got a item off of Ebay is they will used the boxes and wrap them in plain brown or some other dark color and if the Post Office ever catches them then they want to charge the person receiving the item the difference in the shipping cost. Thanks for the info keep up the good work
Thank you so much for this information. I have never known where to turn for answers on these regional boxes. Asked at the post office and they didn't know. I have been selling under a couple of ebay ids. Debs*Treasures and GrandmasPlace. Under Debs I have been selling since 1999, left for awhile after the managed payments gave me a huge problem and would like to get going again under that name as well. So for me as an old timer, you are the first to really explain this and it will help tremendously. Now to revise my listings and get rid of some of those over priced shipping costs. God bless you for all your help. Oh, and I plan on buying an enema man soon. Lol!
Here comes the "dumb" question... I have never seen an option for the A and B boxes and many others on the ebay shipping. What am I missing? I do see the flat rate boxes but never the other box options. I have also seen a new one ebay international shipping, is it better then global ship? Thanks for all you do. I have learned so much from your videos.
There are no options to include for a shipping option. You would use it after it has been purchased on the shipping page. Click Carrier Packages at the top of the shpping page and at the bottom click Compare all services. But what you can do it do calculated shipping in your listing for 2 pounds if you know it will fit in the A box and 4 pounds if you know it will fit in the B box.
Great DUMB question...glad you asked it!
That was a awesome question & answer! Thank you!
Box B is 5 lb rate. No longer 4 lb
Thanks, Kevin! I've been reselling for several years and these regional boxes have always been confusing to me. But now I get it!!
Glad to help!
I just came across your video about packing and saving money. I'm new, I desperately need to make extra money but when I was in school 45 years ago I was the dumb kid the slow kid but now we know Its ADD not slow children. All three of my children have ADD also.
I have no help at all the help I have is amazing people like you. WOW, you have an amazing set up/workshop. All I have is a 38ft school bus with the seats taken out. That's a whole different story. Anyway, I'm wanting to turn it into my Workshop. I'm really scared to open up an eBay store tho, I have plenty of Inventory I'm ready minus the printer. Thank you for your help.
Just watched this video...As a "Newbie" I greatly appreciate you and the time that you have taken to make your videos... I will now be spending my afternoon binging your videos 😊 Thanks again!
😊📦🎶✌️
Wow. Be sure to comment on the ones you like so I know how you are progressing. Have a great day and thanks for the kindness.
Thank you for this! I am STRUGGLING trying to get a consistent shipping rate😠😭 so frustrating!
Great info Kevin! I do offer multiple shipping options on a lot of items, but never thought about flat rate for people in Alaska of Hawaii. Never to late to teach an Old Dog new tricks LOL
I know your not to old of a dog.
Is this still applying in 2022 or new changes from USPS? Knowing the post office you know they're gonna get rid of this ''loophole''
It is for now.
The medium and large flat rates are excellent for Poshmark sales! We can use any USPS Priority box and those are great for bundle sales or larger coats, blankets, etc
Thanks for this! Just getting started on eBay and shipping - particularly USPS - seems like a giant, unexplained monstrosity. Thanks for also mentioning the shipping tape dispenser, I thought there were only tape guns and that looks like a better solution! Lovely organized supply shelves btw 😊
I once shipped 4 iron sash weights that weighed 26lbs to Cali. Regular shipping was outrageous or course. However, I knew they'd fit in a medium flat rate. I packed them very well. When the buyer got the box, the weights were missing! She said it didn't appear the box had been opened, but there's was nothing in the box. USPS paid me of course because I could prove they were there when I dropped them off (26 lbs!). I guess somebody thought they were gold bars!
Is there a restriction on where you can send those regional boxes
since priority shipping is air, I cannot ship the liquid item right? just clarification.
Awesome explanation of A/B now explain pirateship
Thank you just ordered my boxes finally
This man is a true Sensei.
Just watched this video & tried to order Region A & B boxes on USPS but couldn’t find them. Discovered USPS discontinued Region A & B boxes in January 2023. Guess USPS was losing money on shipping.☹️
Kevin! FROM THE BACK OF THE CLASS. . . I GOT IT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. TONIGHT; I JUST LISTED MY FIST ITEM ON EBAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic!
You crack me up, tell people to get on USPS and order all those boxes but you don't need them and you toss them away, lol. I agree, I did get the large flat rate for my vintage games, what a waste. All the videos I have watched trying to figure out the Regional ones, I finally get it. I just realized I have been losing money using regular priority mail and I should have used Regional A. Thank you so much.
LOL. Nana. I don't tell them to get the Large flat rate though.
Update info if you still have these boxes can use just ships as basic priority mail I love the sizes
Thanks for the info……now, how do you test a controller?
Thank you!!!! I finallllly understand the A & B boxes now 😉 PS Merry Christmas to you & your family 💖
Same to you!
I know a use for those boxes. Usps is the only one that cares what box you use but fedex and ups dont care so use those for shipping ups or fedex
So I can use the region boxes to ship anywhere in the USA? I though they were for only certain places you could ship to with them. Can you freakstine them?
Anywhere in the USA. No frankenboxing- treat it like a flat rate box. It can bulge, but must be able to close without modification.
Thank you as that was my question as well. Your videos are awesome and I'm always learning from you...Most appreciated ! Annsouthernfinds
So you can add more than one option for your listing? Can u let us know how?
Thank you so much!! I have lost so much $ making shipping errors!!
Happy to help!
Can you use your own box instead of the flat rate boxes that's very similar
Thank you Mr. Teacher. You answered my questions.
Understand about using large or medium flat rate as an option, but how do you add the option when listing? After entering weight and dimensions, it gives a high and low cost. Can’t see where you can add another option for the buyer to consider. Perhaps in the description?
I have never found a reason yet to use the flat rate B Priority or the Regional B box 😕 not in 10 years. please tell me what you would chip in it? I seriously don't know. It always ends up being more expensive than just shipping normal weight/size priority mail.
Which items would you suggest with USPS priority boxes vs pirate ship?
I bought one of those blue Marsh tape dispensers through your affiliate link not to long ago and it is a total game changer!!!!!!
I love it because its so heavy. Perfect for small pieces.
Well I don’t know how to test a remote , I wish you would have continued with that
I seem to remember Lots of Josh doing a video on this. Might want to check there.
Point it at the camera on your phone, when you push the buttons on the remote you will see the front of the remote light up when viewing through your phone.
@@pfunk6584 really thats it ? I take it that I guess you could use a mirror
@@bourboncitypicker4807 No, you need to use your phone to see the IR signal from the remote.
@@pfunk6584 oh ok so it wouldn't show up in a mirror ok thank you
I ordered a variety of the USPS boxes & envelope but used more often only the flat rate envelope & padded envelope. The other boxes are now gathering dust in my garage. I’ve known about the Region A & B boxes but never bother to find out what it is for. I always thought it’s for shipping items to a certain state in the USA. Now that you’ve explained it a flood of regrets came to my mind thinking about the items i could have shipped & save $ using this. So just to clarify Region boxes are base on weight not on location the item will be shipped to??? Thanks always for the wisdom you share.
I retired from the USPS good 😌 information. Will stop by again soon ok 👍
The only time I use one that you don’t often is the medium flat rate. It’s great for creating bigger lots on eBay and clearing out stock.
You were correct! I mistakenly commented earlier that this just couldn’t be right….but you are right. I stand corrected. All apologies. Wish I had understood this earlier in time, and thanks for your video…guess they really are “magic boxes”👍
lol yes but I find that ups is pretty magic these days too.
For some reason I can’t find any square 12 x 12 or 14 x 14 boxes for large glass items
Hello Commonwealth Flipper, what is your best recommendations for cheaper shipping will selling dinnerwares?
Great video Kevin. I wish I had this info when I started; would have saved me a ton on shipping. Recently, I had to ship a big 10lb item. Wouldn't fit in any flat rate or regional box. Tried Pirate Ship, same price as USPS. Turned out yucky for me. But luckily there are good teachers like the CF to help us in our journeys.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, I watched the video and tried to follow the instructions. However, when I went to the USPS free shipping supplies website, I couldn't find the "Region A" and "Region B" boxes for free supplies. What would you recommend I do
I have a heavy jean jacket that fits in the priority A box but i do not see that option when i select my shipping options ??
Flat rate option then find A but it will no longer be avialable after the 22nd of Jan 2023
I sell vintage jewelry. The small and medium flat rate boxes are pretty standard for big lots of damaged jewelry to sell to artists and crafters.
But… if the buyer pays shipping anyways, and you choose usps flat rate box on eBay when selling, how are you losing money? Also when choosing the A and B box, I don’t see an option for those boxes on eBay when selecting shipping service. Only the flat rate boxes.
How do you know how much the flat rate shipping cost is for each item?
Great video! By the way, may you please do a video on how to test used remote controls?
So….how do I test the remotes?
Please which Box is suitable for HP windows laptop…with Length, Width, Height….Lbs, Oz
So do you pay for the box at the post office or pay for the label at the post office? Or do you just print out a label and the box is good to go?
Awesome, awesome, awesome !!!!! I needed this information. Thanks so much good sharing. I'm still a bit anxious and not 100% understanding the whole thing. I need to see it step by step calculated etc. But I'm gonna try. Wish me luck. Thanks again... Very helpful info
FYI regional rate priority boxes are going away. Use them while still available
I think Pirate ship is so much easier. I did not know about the region a & b boxes and have just ignored them but now I know I'm not missing much! Thanks!
Yup but they can beat pirate ship from time to time. Just did yesterday for me but you are correct if you do PS you are fine.
I learned so much from this and especially the questions and replies. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Where does insurance come into play between the flat rate boxes and the a and b boxes?
I think the names of these boxes is misleading because for the longest time I thought that Reigon A box meant I could only ship to Reigon A, wherever that was! My post master tried to explain it to me, but she was talking about the dimensions and how far it could go, and I'm starting to think that she didn't actually know how it worked either!
you are probably right.
I use all the flat rate boxes but I buy poly mailers big enough to fit them inside and almost every time sending it normal priority mail is cheaper
where can i get a shipping scale like that?
I've used the medium flat rates to send the old magazines, the big ones like Saturday Evening Post, in larger groups. I'm not sure if they would fit into a B box?
yup. They would fit it in I believe.
I trying to ship a USPS Regional box A, but I was getting charged more then the medium flat rate box. The package was about 5 lbs, and they were charging me for the 5 and not the 2 lbs rate. It was going from CA to KS. Why?? Help
Region a and b boxes have just been canceled.
@@commonwealthflipper thanks
wait, how do we test a remote??
Thank you. I only do fbmp and the UPS rates are good
I've found selling wii consoles and sending them in Regional A or B boxes is a big saver.
Such a great teacher
What a great explanation of the Regional A and B boxes. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the shipping advice.
Kevin, can you add two or three options in a business policy for shipping? Sometimes I see someone has selected usps for calculated shipping but due to their location they could save money on another service. I’m still confused about whether I have to ship the selected service when charging one price too. Recently I had a woman in Puerto Rico select my 11 flat rate (stupid of me) and it said buyer selected USPS which would have wiped out any profit. Could I have sent ground?
so if your using a flat rate box does it mean that the rate wont change regardless of the weight?
For regional A boxes what did you say was the weight limit
What do you recommend if I am shipping hockey jerseys/hoodies on eBay?
What do you think about Shippo?
never used it.