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Include Shipping Costs with the Shipping Calculator in your eBay Listings
Save time, attract more bidders, and increase your chances of selling successfully. Include shipping costs in your listings with eBay Canada's Shipping Calculator. The Calculator automatically calculates and displays real-time Canada Post shipping costs to buyers worldwide based on their location |
The Shipping Calculator will help you:
Quote global rates. Buyers worldwide will see accurate shipping costs specific to their postal code, zip code or country.
Increase sales. Listings that include calculated shipping costs are more likely to end in a sale.
Improve efficiency. The need to manually research and calculate shipping costs is eliminated.
Save time. Emails from buyers about shipping costs will be reduced.
Save money. Concerns about undercharging buyers for shipping are removed.
Speed up checkout. Pre-filled shipping details make it easy and quick for buyers to checkout.
Build customer loyalty. Up-front, accurate shipping costs enhance the buyer's experience and chances of repeat purchases.
How to include Calculated Shipping Costs* in your listings:
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 1. When you list your item using the Sell Your Item form or Turbo Lister, go to the Shipping (Domestic) section and choose "Calculated" in the drop-down menu.
2. Select a package type. You can select the standard Parcel or Padded Envelope OR one of three Canada Post Boxes OR one of three Canada Post Bubble Mailers.
3. Enter the weight and dimensions (length, width and height) of the packaged item, including packing materials.
4. Select a Canada Post service you'll be shipping the item with. You can specify up to 3 Canada Post shipping services. To view correct shipping costs for various Canada Post services, click "Research rates".
4. Enter a handling fee, if desired (buyers will see one combined total shipping cost).
5. Select a Handling time - the number of days it will take you to ship this item after receiving cleared payment. To add a Handling cost, click the Change link at the bottom of the section. Make sure the fee covers only the actual cost of packaging materials. Note: If you do add a handling cost, buyers will only see one combined total shipping cost.
6. Go to the Shipping (International) section, choose "Calculated" in the drop down menu.
7. Select the "Ship to" location (Worldwide is recommended), and select the Canada Post US or international service you'll be shipping the item with. You can specify up to 3 Canada Post US or international shipping services. To view correct shipping costs for various Canada Post services, click "Research rates".
8. That's all there is to it. eBay does the rest! Shipping rates within Canada, from Canada to the US, and to international destinations, will be calculated accurately and quoted to buyers in your listings and eBay search results.
How to Include Flat Shipping Costs in your Listing:
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 1. When you list your item using eBay's Sell Your Item form or Turbo Lister, go to the Shipping (Domestic) section and choose "Flat" in the drop down menu.
2. For domestic shipping, select a Canada Post or UPS service you'll be shipping the item with. You can specify up to 3 Canada Post or UPS shipping services. Click "Research rates" for help on Canada Post services and shipping costs.
3. Enter one shipping cost per service, and all buyers will see the same cost. Note: your item is more likely to sell if you offer a low shipping cost. Attract even more buyers by offering free shipping (select the Free Shipping box in this section and eBay populates $0.00 in the Cost box).
4. Select a Handling time - the number of days it will take you to ship this item after receiving cleared payment.
5. For US & international shipping, select a Canada Post or UPS service you'll be shipping the item with. You can specify up to 3 Canada Post or UPS shipping services. Enter one shipping cost per service. Click "Research rates" for help on Canada Post services and shipping costs.
That's it! Buyers will be able to view your flat shipping cost(s) in your listing's Shipping and Handling section.
* Shipping rates quoted are derived by adding postage fees and fuel charges (obtained from advertised Canada Post consumer, non-discounted retail rates, along with applicable taxes on postage), plus handling charges. Quoted rates assume the accuracy of information provided by the user. Canada Post advertised quotes are estimates and subject to adjustment by Canada Post. Actual shipping rates may vary.
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