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Can you image if UPS had this kind of transition? They’d be out of business.

If DeJoy has his way, that is exactly what will happen. Then his corporate buddies
can sweep in and pick up overblown federal contracts taking dollars out of the
general population and putting it into the pockets of shareholders; all the while
blaming the federal government for mismanagement of federal dollars, continuing
to reduce the middle class, raise prices, blame the population for their lack
of drive and work ethic, while rigging the system so only the 1% can succeed;
while the cult of personality waves the flag, lies with his hand on the good
book and distracts the gullible by spouting Putin's talking points and prosthelytizing
about freedumbs.

Author:

watch505

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 08:53

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Re: Postal delays with USPS

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Many of the changes the USPS has been making are necessary and, in some cases,
have improved service. Package processing during the holidays has been great
the last few years after the pandemic meltdown.
But this was a disaster, my USPS rep as usual had no answers. I see now not even
a US Senator could get his answers without dragging Mr. Dejoy Infront of a committee.
Can you image if UPS had this kind of transition? They’d be out of business.

Author:

WildBricks

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 08:27

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Postal delays with USPS

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We are having so much fun in Atlanta with our postal system! (NOT.)

Please understand that I love the United States Postal System. I think it is
an amazing organization that has done an outstanding job serving the people of
our country since its founding. This post is not meant to denigrate the hardworking
individuals who are trying to do their jobs, but are caught up in a political
nightmare not of their own making.

In case you've been caught up with other stories around the world, here is
the latest on my region's woes and the USPS system in general:

https://www.wabe.org/postmaster-general-defends-usps-changes-amid-georgia-mail-delays/

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/special-reports/postal-problems/mike-collins-post-office-mail-delay-atlanta-postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-hearing/85-b5f22bb7-4d7b-4390-bf27-adce131feea8

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-is-the-mail-delivery-near-you-the-postal-service-has-a-tool-to-measure-that/5IAWKX2NJJCY7JGIQZRNTWMOGU/

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 15:30

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Re: Frustrated with Shipping Fees being paid

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In Shipping, littlefeisty1 writes:

You are the seller. Your customers are buyers.

You can't ship LEGO via First Class mail. This is just for normal mail that
runs through the roller sorting machines. You should turn off this shipping method.
Go through the Calculate a Price feature on USPS.com to learn the different shipping
methods and their rules and prices.

I changed my shipping options to 2 methods that provide tracking information
- Ground Advantage for $5.95 and Priority which is $9.85.

These prices are high. Consider purchasing your postage online for a significant
discount.

Problem is buyers are still paying the $3.00 so every shipment I eat a min. of
$2.95. I'm sure it's something I haven't done, don't know how
to do, etc.

Suggestions?

Go through your shipping methods. Delete or disable the ones you don't want
to use. Don't trust any 'shared' shipping method on BrickLink. They
are not maintained or updated. You need to learn enough to create your own shipping
methods. I would suggest updating your terms as well.

Angie

Good luck,
~Jen

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 15:29

Subject:

Re: Frustrated with Shipping Fees being paid

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In Shipping, starbeanie writes:

You still have First Class listed as a shipping option, and also have it set
as the default.

I think it's the default because it's the least expensive for the buyer.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 15:29

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Re: Frustrated with Shipping Fees being paid

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You still have First Class listed as a shipping option, and also have it set
as the default.

In Shipping, littlefeisty1 writes:

When I opened my store shipping was a weight scale, starting at $3.00 but hat
really only covers First Class postage, which can't be tracked. One package
sent First Class still hasn't arrived to the sller, after 2 weeks.

I changed my shipping options to 2 methods that provide tracking information
- Ground Advantage for $5.95 and Priority which is $9.85.

Problem is buyers are still paying the $3.00 so every shipment I eat a min. of
$2.95. I'm sure it's something I haven't done, don't know how
to do, etc.

Suggestions?

Angie

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 15:28

Subject:

Re: Frustrated with Shipping Fees being paid

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In Shipping, littlefeisty1 writes:

First Class parcels could be tracked (First Class was replaced by Ground Advantage).
You definitely shouldn't be sending anything as First Class letter mail now.

I changed my shipping options to 2 methods that provide tracking information
- Ground Advantage for $5.95 and Priority which is $9.85.

Problem is buyers are still paying the $3.00 so every shipment I eat a min. of
$2.95. I'm sure it's something I haven't done, don't know how
to do, etc.

It looks like your First Class option is still active - you can't delete
it until all the orders you sent out with it are completed, cancelled, or purged;
but you can disable it.

By the way, please sign up for Pirate Ship so you can avail yourself of commercial
rates for postage. Ground Advantage starts at $3.79 for the commercial rate,
I believe.

Author:

littlefeisty1

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Apr 16, 2024 15:16

Subject:

Frustrated with Shipping Fees being paid

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Author:

Handballer40

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 14:43

Subject:

Neuer Verkäufer

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Hallo

Ich möchte hier auch ein paar Klemmbausteine verkaufen , habe auch schon ein
upgrade auf Verkäufer gemacht nun soll ich bei der Storeeinstellung eine weiter
Versandart einpflegen ich weiß aber nicht wo, kann mir jemand weiterhelfen.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 14:19

Subject:

Re: Weight Margin

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In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

Hello there! When setting up shipping, does the weight margin apply to just the
weight of the items or to the item weight plus the base weight? So, if the base
weight is 1oz and the items purchased totals 5oz, would a 10% weight margin apply
to 5oz or 6oz?

IMHO it's a margin to the items weight only.

The base weight you *know* it, so you provide your exact number (with or without
a margin or an average).

That definitely would make the most sense, but above the adjustment fields, it
states “All adjustments will be combined to calculate total weight and dimension”,
which I interpret as base weight + item weight x weight margin. That doesn’t
make sense to me, but I can’t find anything on BL that clarifies this.

As items weight can vary A LOT depending color, year of production and whatever,
I wouldn't worry.

Simply provide an accurate base weight, then think at the margin to limit errors
you'd pay extra shipping for.

I use 5%, and I really don't / never care about extra shipping paid. Selling
is making an "average" profit, sometimes there are losses - just limit
them, but there will always be.

Author:

MiniRoz

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 13:57

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Re: Weight Margin

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In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

IMHO it's a margin to the items weight only.

The base weight you *know* it, so you provide your exact number (with or without
a margin or an average).

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 13:42

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Re: Weight Margin

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In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

IMHO

Not opinion (humble of otherwise) But rather to your knowledge, being
more empirical

it's a margin to the items weight only.

The base weight you *know* it, so you provide your exact number (with or without
a margin or an average).

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 13:31

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Re: Weight Margin

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In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

IMHO it's a margin to the items weight only.

The base weight you *know* it, so you provide your exact number (with or without
a margin or an average).

Author:

MiniRoz

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 13:23

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Weight Margin

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Author:

stevetq2

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 09:26

Subject:

Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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Hi

The replacement service for 'signed for' is called 'tracked 24 or
48' with our without signature which is insured up to £150 and costs from
£3.95 for 48 without signature.

Steve

In Shipping, tjb01527 writes:

To insure a parcel up the value of £50 for small parcels in the UK is now £12.95
[special delivery} with Royal Mail. Thats up from £4.65!! Reluctantly, I've
started using Evri. Since RM have gone into private ownership, prices have shot
up & the service down hill. One way to kill a business.

Tim

In Shipping, stevetq2 writes:

Hi

Just a quick heads up for those sellers who may not have noticed (LIKE ME until
today !!) that since the beginning of April, Royal Mail have reduced the compensation
on 'signed for' postage DOWN from £50 to £20. The main option to provide
cover over £20 is to use the new 'tracked' service (now up to £150 cover).
This new service was supposed to be available at Post Offices from the beginning
of April but it's been delayed so the only way at the moment is use the online
'click and drop' service.

Cheers

Steve

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 06:02

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Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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In Shipping, tjb01527 writes:

For ~£50 parcels I am still using RM but just the basic Tracked 48 version at
£3.39 (plus 20p extra as I often drop off at PO for convenience). When booking
online it still says that it has compensation to £150. Tracking is enough to
protect against "not delivered" claims and I feel insurance is probably
overkill for damage although it does mean I tend to package boxed sets so they
shouldn't be damaged. I find that decent enough for up to 2kg parcels and
never had an issue with late or lost deliveries with the parcel service (unlike
the large letter service).

I know Evri is slightly cheaper if dropping off light parcels, but there is no
convenient drop-off point for me.

Author:

tjb01527

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Apr 16, 2024 05:52

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Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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Correction.. £9.95 for a small parcel insured up to £5.
Thats still up £5.30. Evri is about £5 & up.

Tim

In Shipping, stevetq2 writes:

Author:

tjb01527

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 05:18

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Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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Author:

hedgehog_bricks

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 02:58

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Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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In Shipping, yorbrick writes:

And it now costs £1.70 on top of the postage price to add signed for. Crazy.

Not as bad as some of the Special Delivery services which are now up to £10 more
than they were. The most expensive Special Delivery band is now £30.55!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 16:05

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Re: Royal Mail Postage Changes

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