but since I get a discount it costs ME less to ship Priority. why? Because Buyers see the Counter price for Priority Mail and pick Parcel Select almost every single time. For items over 1 pound I usually ship Priority mail even though Buyer pick Parcel Select. let me repeat, it is NOT more expensive then Priority Mail. Parcel Select is NOT more expensive then Priority Mail. Additionally, the IRS considers shipping as part of the total on a transaction for Tax reporting purposes so blame them too but NOT eBay.Ģ. eBay is getting the just fees because years ago eBay did NOT charge fees on shipping and guess what? Yep, dishonest SELLERS listed their $ 100 for $1 and $ 99 for shipping thus cheating eBay out of their fee. eBay is not penalizing heavy packages by charging Fees. Here's a link to the official USPS rates publication for A few corrections to your post:ġ. The price difference between Priority Mail and Parcel Select Ground is very small at current rates - sometimes as little as 10 cents, but I have not seen any weight/zone comparison for which Parcel Select costs more, so I would be interested in learning more about that. Retail Ground was somehow omitted from this policy, so packages over 1 cubic foot will show up as much cheaper if you price Retail Ground postage.īUT (1) Retail Ground can't be used for shipping to Zones 1 - 4 unless the contents MUST be shipped via ground, such as hazmat or certain live animals and (2) the new USPS rates that go into effect in January 2020 will have the same "dimensional weight" for Retail Ground as they already have for Priority and Parcel Select Ground. Last June, USPS started charging a "dimensional weight" for packages over 1 cubic foot (1728 cubic inches) that were shipped via Priority Mail or Parcel Select. USPS doesn't have a service that they call "Parcel Ground." They are basically the same service so don't expect different shipping times or care in handling. The service that used to be known as Parcel Post is now called Parcel Select Ground when purchased online, and Retail Ground when purchased at the PO.
If you have a large heavy box you need to use Parcel Ground. Box after box when I compare the shipping prices of large heavy boxes - Parcel Select is usually MORE expensive than Priority for much worse service. I suggest other sellers with large or heavy boxes think about ditching Parcel select. Buyers don't want the high prices either! I get constant requests for cheapest possible shipping. Your sellers need you to be their advocate and this is one way to show you are working for the seller. Parcel Select- USELESS! Think about it eBay.
Why the Post Office itself doesn't offer Parcel online - I will never know, but eBay used to have Parcel Ground and it was fabulous. Now I have to go to the post office, instead of having the postman pick up with my other Priority packages all because I can't print the label. So eBay chose Parcel Select - more expensive than Priority for the extra fees? I see no other reason. How is that going to work for your business? It sure doesn't work for mine. Also, my local post office employee told me if Parcel Select is deemed undeliverable - it gets tossed. Parcel Select is probably the worst option the Post Office has.
eBay has decided to use Parcel Select as their parcel option for heavier items on the new shipping program. As we all know - heavier items are already penalized by eBay as they charge fees on shipping as well as on the item so heavier items just cost more than light one! But now there is a bigger issue. I ship a lot of heavy glass and china items.
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