Author:  Davidpkaiser2  Posted:  May 18, 2024 10:19  Subject:  Shipping sets  Viewed:  90 times  Topic:  Selling Cancel Reply

BrickLink ID Card Davidpkaiser2 (8) Location:  USA, Kentucky Member Since Contact Type Status Nov 6, 2022 Seller Store: Kaiser’s Brick Empire

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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Re: Shipping sets - klausunion (1503)

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 [...] (14 days ago, May 18, 2024, to Selling)

Re: Shipping sets - infinibrix (5025)

[...] 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 [...] (14 days ago, May 18, 2024, to Selling)

Re: Shipping sets - cupcakegirl (1288)

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 [...] (14 days ago, May 18, 2024, to Selling)

Re: Shipping sets - cupcakegirl (1288)

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 [...] (14 days ago, May 18, 2024, to Selling)

Re: Shipping sets - BrickDeals (2812)

[...] 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 [...] (14 days ago, May 19, 2024, to Selling)

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 Msg 1 « - Davidpkaiser2 (8) 15 days ago May 18, 2024 to Selling
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 Msg 3 - infinibrix (5025) 14 days ago May 18, 2024 to Selling
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 Msg 6 - BrickDeals (2812) 14 days ago May 19, 2024 to Selling