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 Author: journey2020 View Messages Posted By journey2020
 Posted: Aug 14, 2023 06:59
 Subject: Best shipping options to choose and costs
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 Topic: Shipping
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journey2020 (197)

Location:  USA, Nebraska
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Store: BillsBricks
Hi all, I am a new store and I am confused about shipping methods and costs.
There are so many shipping options to choose from. I picked the most popular.
I am going to sell lots of complete sets. Any opinions on the best way to ship
a set and the costs? I was going to offer free shipping on order over $100.00
but not sure how much that would be. Thanks everyone in advance for your thoughts.
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Aug 14, 2023 09:20
 Subject: Re: Best shipping options to choose and costs
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jennnifer (3537)

Location:  USA, Illinois
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In Shipping, journey2020 writes:
  Hi all, I am a new store and I am confused about shipping methods and costs.
There are so many shipping options to choose from. I picked the most popular.
I am going to sell lots of complete sets. Any opinions on the best way to ship
a set and the costs? I was going to offer free shipping on order over $100.00
but not sure how much that would be. Thanks everyone in advance for your thoughts.

You should not consider any shared methods in Instant Checkout as 'shipping
options.' None of them are updated or verified for accuracy.

The only 2 methods you need to learn about are USPS Ground Advantage and Priority
mail. Be sure to purchase your labels online via Shipstation or Pirate Ship.

Learn about the rates and then set up your own methods. Pack up some sets and
see how much they weigh and cost using a shipping calculator on one of the above
sites. And 'how much that would be' depends on location which BrickLink
is not set up to manage. Use Manual Invoicing until you know what you are doing.

Good luck!
~Jen