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What is the best way to ship in the USA? I usually use Priority Mail but find it expensive.

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What is the best way to ship in the USA? I usually use Priority Mail but find it expensive.
Dec 6, 2012 03:29 PM

Should I price an item with a starting bid of what the shipping cost is and just take whatever is left?

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What is the best way to ship in the USA? I usually use Priority Mail but find it expensive.
Dec 6, 2012 03:29 PM

Should I price an item with a starting bid of what the shipping cost is and just take whatever is left?

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Re: What is the best way to ship in the USA? I usually use Priority Mail but find it expensive.
Dec 6, 2012 03:31 PM

Depends - how much does the item weigh?

What are its dimensions?

Nature of item? 


Be precise for a precise answer.

 

Get a scale -

 

Then either use calculated shipping: http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/questions/shipping-calculator.html

Or build it into your starting bid price and offer free shipping.

 


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Re: What is the best way to ship in the USA? I usually use Priority Mail but find it expensive.
Dec 6, 2012 03:40 PM

 

if you start the auction at the cost of shipping (which is what you say) and only receive one bid...there is nothing 'left over' for you.

 

details and clarity are important for meaningful responses.

 

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