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« on: April 25, 2017, 11:08:24 am »
I'm pretty sure it has already been stated, but shipping depends on a number of variables: mostly dependent on weight and price. First Class shipping is great for items under 13oz. Priority Mail is good for larger packages (up to 10lbs, my opinion). If you have something very heavy but is small, a flat rate box would be the way to go. These are found at the local USPS Post Office in your area and shouldn't cost anything to get. I personally haven't shipped too many things with flat rate boxes, but they can come in handy with the right item. Also, make sure that when you ship an item with a corresponding USPS box, that it is the right box. You cannot ship first class mail in a priority mail box. I made this mistake several times when I was first starting off a couple years ago, and I learned that if you use USPS printed boxes, that they can only be designated for that specific type of shipping that the box says. Boxes that have nothing on them can be used for any type of shipping (depending on the size requirements that each type of shipping has, obviously).
But mostly, it depends on your item (weight of item, cost of item, size of item, worth of item, etc.) and how you are listing the item. You can list the item with free shipping or add a shipping charge. Personally, I add the shipping charge and reduce the price of my item to adjust for the shipping price added onto the listing. Paypal is very user-friendly when it comes to shipping via ebay, and I highly recommend that you use Paypal for transactions on ebay (buying or selling).
If you are investing in a long-term ebay selling profile, then you also might want to invest in a scale. I have never had too many problems with USPS, but you always want to make sure that what you are shipping out matches the weight that the postage label says. You also might want a tape gun, so that it makes taping boxes easier and faster.
Another note: always save bubble wrap and boxes in good condition! You never know when you'll need a box that fits your sold item perfectly with padding.
This few tips and tricks have helped me the past 5 years while selling on ebay.
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