Five things you should know about shipping on ebay

Selling on eBay can be an effective way to make money, but with the numerous shipping policies and practices out there, it can seem intimidating. But while it's not as difficult as you might think, there are some things you should know about shipping on eBay.

What Are You Shipping? Weight Boxes or Envelopes?

Not all items are the same, so the cost won’t be either. Think about the size and weight, as well as the packaging it requires. Depending on the item you're selling, you should keep a variety of boxes ready.

Are You Shipping Media Mail?

Media Mail, where you send books, DVDs, and CDs, is a cost-effective way to send items just as long as they weigh less than 70 pounds (approx 31 kg). While you won’t pay as much to send these items, it can take longer to arrive, usually between 2 to 10 days.

Shipping Oversized Boxes Can Be Expensive

If you are shipping larger items and need oversized boxes, it can prove to be expensive. But there are little ways around this, such as linking your FedEx account to eBay and UPS account to PayPal, which can throw up discounts.

Use Local Pickup For Bulkier Items

For oversized items, eBay suggests the local pickup delivery option. If you are considering this, you should offer one of the approved electronic payment methods rather than a cheque which can take days to clear, and specify when and how the buyer can collect the item.

You Should Accept Returns

While this is frustrating, having a return policy in place gives buyers peace of mind. There is an automated function to make it easy.

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