Author Topic: Ebay shipping charges (Read 5661 times)

agroves · « **on:** January 12, 2005, 07:22:54 PM »

When I sell anything on Ebay, I charge ACTUAL shipping. What is with this flat rate of 18, 19, 20 even 25 bucks? I see lots of stuff I MIGHT be interested in but not with those shipping costs. I know that most people are making an extra 3 to 8 bucks. I don't like to be ripped off and do feel it is necessary to do the same to others.

Is there some rational behind this I am not seeing?

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clintdaley · « **Reply #31 on:** January 13, 2005, 02:47:19 PM »

There is an extra charge to a residence, but I never asked why. I will next time I go to FedEx.

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jkiser01 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2005, 02:48:14 PM »

Clint,

the extra charge is because its HOME delivery if its a residence and just regular fed ex ground if its a business.. Its like $2.50 more for residence.
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clintdaley · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2005, 02:53:08 PM »

Ok, thanks Jkiser!

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mrtappedalot · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2005, 03:19:49 PM »

Well, I for one can speak on behalf of the shipping rates going up... Last year I sold a NIB Silver Diamond on ebay, and put in a flat rate of $16 for shipping. Some guy in NorCal won it... $25 to ship from rural CT to rural NorCal via UPS (it was a couple bucks less FedEx, but I have everything UPS set up on my computer...

To be perfectly honest, I have no qualms about sellers getting another $2-3 out of the shipping, because I know that if they are a good shipper, how it takes some time and supplies to do the job well (ie I always double box, some bubble wrap or packing foam, nice tape job, computer printout, etc.)

Where it does get ridiculous is these flat rates of $20 to buy a $20 blem to be shipped 300 miles away.

So is it bad to charge a flat rate? In some cases yes. It shows me its a sign of laziness and someone trying to pick up another 8 dollars off someone closeby...

But the problem is not NEARLY as bad with bowling balls as it is with other things such as books, sports cards, coins, other collectables, etc.

agroves · « **Reply #35 on:** January 13, 2005, 10:19:55 PM »

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What a bunch of babies....Some of You people got too much time on Your hands....Please GET A LIFE.....

Ass...this is why I love the ignore feature...

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Brickguy221 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 13, 2005, 11:16:18 PM »

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the extra charge is because its HOME delivery if its a residence and just regular fed ex ground if its a business.. Its like $2.50 more for residence.

The question was never answered as to why does it cost more to deliver to a residence. What's the difference of whether it is a residence or a business? A stop is a stop. Makes no sense to me.......

louie · « **Reply #37 on:** January 14, 2005, 04:20:15 AM »

I buy from Bowlingball.com all the time. I look at the total price I can get for the ball including shipping. When I can get a new first quality Ego for $45 shipped, why would I care how the price breaks down? Beats the $100 shipped I would pay for the ball most places. Bottom line people.
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azguy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 14, 2005, 05:28:59 AM »

UPS and FedEx both have different rates for a residuntal vs business address. After 1 Jan, both raised their rates, they say, due to jet fuel and gas costs. I use the UPS shipping calculator, on ebay, let the customer see, by his/her zip what the cost is, that's what they pay. I have 50 cents added for the boxes, yes I pay for the double box. I want a fresh, untorn/broken box to leave my shop. They cost me 39.5 cents each, so you can see....I'm makin' a killing on shipping !! ( Las Vegas here I come !!) Over seas shipping, I use USPS, it's expensive, but still the 50 rule. I can see where some people charge, on smaller items, the cost to them in shipping, that way the purchase price is 100% profit. Not my way of doing things, but to each his own, if I don't like the shipping costs, I just don't buy from that person.
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charlest · « **Reply #39 on:** January 14, 2005, 06:30:10 AM »

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the extra charge is because its HOME delivery if its a residence and just regular fed ex ground if its a business.. Its like $2.50 more for residence.

The question was never answered as to why does it cost more to deliver to a residence. What's the difference of whether it is a residence or a business? A stop is a stop. Makes no sense to me.......

Because of all the hassles involved with a residence. With a business, it's a cut and dried thing: dleiver during business hours, the front door is open and the driver can just leave the package. Having done some deliveries for the post office, you have no idea what a MAJOR hassle it can be to get a package delivered to a home. People are rarely home, although you are supposed to ring the front door bell, if you can find the front door (not a joke), if there is a bell, if it is working. If it's raining or snowing and you decide to leave the package, where is it safe to leave it and the USPS is supposed to wrap it in a plastic bag so it won't get wet if there is no sheltered place to leave it. SO there's the time to wrap it now added in. Now you're walking around the house, after driving up either a 400 foot driveway or trying to find a place to park in an apartment house (or the apartment is a 4th floor walk-up), which adds even more time to the driver's schedule, trying to find a place to leave the box. I could go on and on. Basically, all these factors adds time to the driver's schedule. Many times, if it needs a signature, the driver has to leave a note and he or another has to start this whole routine over again tomorrow.

Rev_O · « **Reply #40 on:** January 14, 2005, 06:33:53 AM »

i try to avoid selling balls on ebay in fact due to shipping charges. When I do, I usually only charge exact shipping plus whatever paypal charges add up to.
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Brickguy221 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 14, 2005, 08:06:14 AM »

Maybe I missed something here, but I was refering to Fed Ex. and UPS. (not USPS) Where I live, UPS simply takes the package to the door, rings doorbell or knocks on door if no bell, and leaves the package not knowing whether anyone was home or not, so there is no waiting, no having to carry pkg inside, etc. It's been that way here ever since I can remember. Easier than delivering to a business, carrying the package inside and then waiting on someone to sign....You can see here that the package is delivered to the residence with even less hassle than delivering to a business....So my question again is....Why does a residence pay more than a business?

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Leftyhi-trak · « **Reply #42 on:** January 14, 2005, 11:54:04 AM »

Regarding the UPS charge for delivery is because a house it is inefficient for single parcel delivery. It is more cost effective to limit stops so if people are going to ship to residence the carrier is covering his inefficiency time. Trust me UPS has time quota on everything from opening the door to delivery of parcel and time to put key in ignition and start. Everthything is about the $ and efficiency in the corporate world.

Shipping,

Sorry when dealing on ebay i flat rate it on balls ($15). I'm not looking to make money on the rate just is a pain to figure each. Sellers who have large inventories need to do this as it would be cost ineffective/ hr of time to address each item. I do like most, look over equipment with high rates and pass on them, but it still comes down to the total price which is the determining factor. Especially when you are picking them up at 70% off retail or more.

Brickguy221 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 14, 2005, 12:38:37 PM »

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Regarding the UPS charge for delivery is because a house it is inefficient for single parcel delivery. It is more cost effective to limit stops so if people are going to ship to residence the carrier is covering his inefficiency time. Trust me UPS has time quota on everything from opening the door to delivery of parcel and time to put key in ignition and start. Everthything is about the $ and efficiency in the corporate world.

Finally............An Explaination....Thanks Lefty

ptommy · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2005, 05:27:41 PM »

Fedex is much cheaper than UPS.The most fedex will cost on something like new york to cali is 15.00. new york to maryland is around 8.00.Post office is the most expensive and slowest.(especially the choice they call parcel post,this takes 3-4 weeks and still cost more than fedex)

charlest · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2005, 05:48:33 PM »

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Regarding the UPS charge for delivery is because a house it is inefficient for single parcel delivery. It is more cost effective to limit stops so if people are going to ship to residence the carrier is covering his inefficiency time. Trust me UPS has time quota on everything from opening the door to delivery of parcel and time to put key in ignition and start. Everthything is about the $ and efficiency in the corporate world.

Finally............An Explanation....Thanks Lefty

I thought I said that in 3,000 words or less, with full details ....