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| | | Author: | Davidpkaiser2  | | Posted: | May 18, 2024 10:19 | | Subject: | Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 89 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hello,
Total novice here.
I’m a new seller and I have lots of new and complete used sets available for
sale.
Some of them are very heavy like the UCS Razor Crest.
I’ve got USPS Ground Advantage as my first shipping option. At the Post Office
they told me that is all I can use (other than priority)
Then I have UPS Ground as my second shipping option.
I set it up that way because I think UPS Ground is more affordable than USPS
Ground Advantage once you reach a certain weight so UPS is better for those heavier
sets.
Assuming I’m correct (and there’s certainly the chance I’m not), will Bricklink
choose the shipping option that is the least expensive per the weight of the
set?
What is the best way to get accurate shipping costs in advance of a sale?
Thanks.
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| | | | | Author: | klausunion | | Posted: | May 18, 2024 15:52 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I don't know if Bricklink actually picks a shipping method for you. I've
been selling new and used sets for a while, and I would advise that you don't
do instant check out. Have the buyer place the order, then figure out shipping
cost, because it will depend on where it's being sent. Then you can send
the invoice with your shipping cost. You can put a note in your terms saying
you'll figure out the best shipping method between a/b/c. It's a bit
longer of a process but I think it's worth it. Also, for used sets, I've
found a lot of folks don't care about the box, which makes shipping cheaper
and easier. If you put a note on your listings saying there's an option to
exclude the box (for used sets only, of course), you'd be surprised by how
many ppl don't really care about the box.
I have found that pirate ship is a pretty good way of figuring out the best method,
providing you have a scale and know the size of the package.
In Selling, Davidpkaiser2 writes:
| | Hello,
Total novice here.
I’m a new seller and I have lots of new and complete used sets available for
sale.
Some of them are very heavy like the UCS Razor Crest.
I’ve got USPS Ground Advantage as my first shipping option. At the Post Office
they told me that is all I can use (other than priority)
Then I have UPS Ground as my second shipping option.
I set it up that way because I think UPS Ground is more affordable than USPS
Ground Advantage once you reach a certain weight so UPS is better for those heavier
sets.
Assuming I’m correct (and there’s certainly the chance I’m not), will Bricklink
choose the shipping option that is the least expensive per the weight of the
set?
What is the best way to get accurate shipping costs in advance of a sale?
Thanks.
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| | | | | Author: | infinibrix | | Posted: | May 18, 2024 16:10 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Davidpkaiser2 writes:
| | Hello,
Total novice here.
I’m a new seller and I have lots of new and complete used sets available for
sale.
Some of them are very heavy like the UCS Razor Crest.
I’ve got USPS Ground Advantage as my first shipping option. At the Post Office
they told me that is all I can use (other than priority)
Then I have UPS Ground as my second shipping option.
I set it up that way because I think UPS Ground is more affordable than USPS
Ground Advantage once you reach a certain weight so UPS is better for those heavier
sets.
Assuming I’m correct (and there’s certainly the chance I’m not), will Bricklink
choose the shipping option that is the least expensive per the weight of the
set?
What is the best way to get accurate shipping costs in advance of a sale?
Thanks.
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To be honest with sets especially big and high value ones your probably better
off having a manual invoice option so you can quote accordingly and/or give your
customer various options. This is the main reason I choose to sell my sets here
rather than ebay
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| | | | | Author: | cupcakegirl | | Posted: | May 18, 2024 16:15 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I use Pirateship, creating an account is free and no monthly costs, you can get
estimates using zip codes (I use major cities furthest from me), to give you
an idea of what the shipping costs and best carrier will be, you will also get
commercial prices, which are cheaper than retail.
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| | | | | Author: | cupcakegirl | | Posted: | May 18, 2024 16:22 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I just reread your original post (I skim too much), and I also have most of my
sets entered with the manual billing option as well, unfortunately Bricklink
is just not set up for zone/weight based shipping so this is the safest way to
not under or overcharge for shipping.
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| | | | | Author: | BrickDeals | | Posted: | May 19, 2024 03:03 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping sets | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Davidpkaiser2 writes:
| | Hello,
Total novice here.
I’m a new seller and I have lots of new and complete used sets available for
sale.
Some of them are very heavy like the UCS Razor Crest.
I’ve got USPS Ground Advantage as my first shipping option. At the Post Office
they told me that is all I can use (other than priority)
Then I have UPS Ground as my second shipping option.
I set it up that way because I think UPS Ground is more affordable than USPS
Ground Advantage once you reach a certain weight so UPS is better for those heavier
sets.
Assuming I’m correct (and there’s certainly the chance I’m not), will Bricklink
choose the shipping option that is the least expensive per the weight of the
set?
What is the best way to get accurate shipping costs in advance of a sale?
Thanks.
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1.) Do not use instant checkout for your sets.
Especially when talking about large sets, shipping will vary widely depending
upon destination.
You are also going to want to have the ability to screen your buyers. I would
be pretty picky about who I would sell a $500 set to, so would put in your terms,
reserve the right to cancel orders.
2.) For people who request quotes, you can use Pirateship and they will show
you the options, USPS or UPS.
Veeqo integrates all the carriers, including Fedex.
3.) Buy ACCUTECK ShipPro 110lbs x 0.1 oz. Digital Shipping Postal Scale off of
Amazon. Costs $25.
4.) Try not to use USPS Ground Advantage. It is a garbage service. Good for bubble
mailers under one pound and not much else. Slow delivery means there is more
chance of damage. Also USPS is going to get you for overage charges above a certain
size.
5.) Require insurance over $100 and make buyer pay for it.
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