  
| 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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