EBAY shipping????

Question

I am new to selling on EBAY! I didn't know which shipping offer to use so I just picked the flat rate box shipping. When the sale ends do I HAVE to use this shipping or can I use something else??

Answer 1

The other problem besides the speed that will concern users is that some people live in remote areas, or have to drive a long distance to pick up their mail from other services, so by stating only 1 certain type of shipping, some might be depending on it arriving with the post office rather than UPS.  Your best bet is to ask the buyer if they have a preference in service, however not in the time it gets there.

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Answer 2

Its unfair to the customer if you ship it slower than what you advertised.  But I'm sure you won't get any complaints if you ship it faster.

Answer 3

There is a whole section on shipping.  You really need to know what you are doing before you start selling.  Flat rate box shipping a a USPS service and if a buyer is paying for Flat rate, you should send it flat rate.   Go to USPS.com and learn.

Answer 4

You have to use that shipping or something faster.  You can't charge for 2-3 day shipping and then ship parcel or 1st class mail.  You would get tore up and then kicked off ebay if you made a habit of it.

Answer 5

I need more information to help you - like what you are shipping and how much it weighs.

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