Are Your Shipping Costs Too High On eBay

When most eBay sellers start out, they are concerned about shipping costs. If you charge too much, buyers will leave you bad feedback and rate you low. If you charge not enough, you end up losing money paying the difference. So, how do you find the right price to charge for shipping?

Use eBay’s Shipping Calculator. You will need to invest in a kitchen scale. You can buy one on eBay for $15 to $35. If you’re serious about selling on eBay, this will simplify your life greatly. Package your item first in the box, including all packaging material like peanuts and styrofoam. Then, place the box w/ item on the scale. Take the weight to the nearest ounce.

Finally, take a measuring ruler and measure the length, width, and height. You will need the weight and size when using eBay Shipping Calculator. When you list your item for sale, instead of choosing “Flat Fee” for shipping, choose “Calculated Shipping”. Enter the size and weight. eBay will automatically calcualte shipping for every buyer automatically depending on their location.

This shipping strategy eliminates the guesswork in figuring out how much to charge for shipping on eBay. Your buyers will be happy. And you’ll be happy, too, because you’ll get good shipping feedback from your buyers.

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