Beyond Basics
Canada Post Shipping Zone
Fast, Easy and Convenient! Canada Post and eBay make shipping online simple for Canadians! Select Canada Post and make shipping easier than ever. eBay's Online Shipping brings Canada Post's affordable and reliable shipping services right to your computer. Choose from a complete range of services, from economical to fast and fully-featured, in a click.
With the largest delivery network in the country, Canada Post makes it easy for sellers to ship and for buyers to receive. After printing and affixing your shipping label to your package, you can simply drop it off in any of our 32,000 streetboxes (where size permits), or at any of 6,500 Post Offices across Canada.
On-Demand Pickup Service - Canada Post will now pickup your shipment at your home or office at a cost of $3.50. Visit Canada Post or link directly from the eBay shipping tool to Request a Pickup. Registration on canadapost.ca is required to use this service.
Attract more Buyers - Include Shipping Costs in your eBay Listings!
Take advantage of the opportunity to include shipping costs for each Canada Post shipping service you offer when you list an item on eBay. Listings with shipping costs will attract more buyers, as they are more comfortable bidding when they know exactly how much shipping will cost upfront. In addition, shipping costs are automatically transferred to eBay's invoicing & checkout process, so buyers can pay the total amount quickly & you can ship your item sooner.
You can include calculated or flat shipping costs inyour listings:
Take advantage of the opportunity to include shipping costs for each Canada Post shipping service you offer when you list an item on eBay. Listings with shipping costs will attract more buyers, as they are more comfortable bidding when they know exactly how much shipping will cost upfront. In addition, shipping costs are automatically transferred to eBay's invoicing & checkout process, so buyers can pay the total amount quickly & you can ship your item sooner.
You can include calculated or flat shipping costs inyour listings:
- Calculated - eBay's free, easy-to-use Shipping Calculator automatically calculates and displays Canada Post shipping rates* to buyers worldwide, based on their location.
- Flat - You choose one shipping cost that applies to all your buyers.
* 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.
Ship your items safely and securely with tips from Canada Post on proper measuring, packaging, and labeling.
Measuring your item
Measuring your item
- For handy tips on how to measure the dimensions of your package, click here.
- Pack it right. Select packaging with the right size, shape and strength for your goods. Use a sturdy box to best protect your item. If you are re-using a box, remove or cover all leftover labels and markings to avoid any delivery delays, especially when mailing to a destination outside of Canada.
- Pack it tight. Use protective materials like newspaper, bubble wrap, and foam "peanuts" to help prevent any movement of the item inside the box.
- Pack it safe. Firmly seal your box with quality packaging tape. Do not use string, twine, masking tape, or ordinary household tape.
- Before affixing your label to your package, verify that it has been printed correctly, giving special attention to the barcode as well as the "Ship From" and the "Ship To" address fields. Then, affix it to an even, flat surface of your package using clear packaging tape. Do not apply tape over the barcode and make sure that the barcode does not wrap around edges or corners. Be careful! DO NOT cover any information on your label, as this may cause delivery delays.
If you are new to Canada Post's Online Business Centre, you will need both:
- A VentureOne™ customer #. Sign up here.
- A User ID and Password. Get it here.
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Print Canada Post Shipping Labels with eBay's Online Shipping
Make shipping easy, fast and convenient. Print Canada Post postage-paid shipping labels from your computer in just minutes. Simply pay for the postage with your PayPal account. After affixing the label to your package, you can drop it off at any one of our 6,500 Post Offices across Canada, or in any street letterbox (where size permits). And you can track your package through My eBay or your PayPal account****.
Benefits of Printing Shipping Labels Online
From My eBay
Make shipping easy, fast and convenient. Print Canada Post postage-paid shipping labels from your computer in just minutes. Simply pay for the postage with your PayPal account. After affixing the label to your package, you can drop it off at any one of our 6,500 Post Offices across Canada, or in any street letterbox (where size permits). And you can track your package through My eBay or your PayPal account****.
Benefits of Printing Shipping Labels Online
- Valuable Savings Save 25% on Canada Post domestic shipments via Expedited Parcel™ and save 25% on Canada Post US shipments via Expedited Parcel™-USA.*
Save 8% on Canada Post domestic shipments via Xpresspost™ and Regular Parcel, and Save 9% on Canada Post U.S. shipments via Xpresspost™-U.S.A. and international shipments via Xpresspost™-International.** - Convenient Payment. Pay easily and safely using your PayPal account.
- Integrated Customs Forms. Enter customs details and print basic customs forms directly from eBay's Online Shipping.***
- Online Tracking. Easily monitor the status of your shipment right from My eBay or PayPal.****
- Automatic Buyer Emails. Enjoy confirmation emails with your package's tracking number automatically sent to your buyers.****
- Pre-filled Addresses. Buyer and seller addresses are automatically printed on the shipping label.
- Reprints and Refunds. If necessary, you can reprint your label (within 48 hours of creating it). However, ensure you create and pay for one label per shipment. Also, you can void your shipping label and get a refund for misprinted labels (cancelled within 48 hours of creating it).
From My eBay
- Go to the "Items I've Sold" view in My eBay, check off each item you would like to ship, then select "Print Shipping Labels." You will be asked to log into PayPal.
- Create your Canada Post shipping label by choosing a shipping service, entering your package's weight and dimensions, and adding any options to your shipment.
- Enter Customs details (only for US and international shipments).
- Confirm shipping details and pay shipping costs* with PayPal.
- Print your shipping label.
- Go to the Account Overview page or Post-Sale Manager, and click "Ship" for the item.
- Create your Canada Post shipping label by choosing a shipping service, entering your package's weight and dimensions, and adding any options to your shipment.
- Enter Customs details (only for US and international shipments).
- Confirm shipping details and pay shipping costs* with PayPal.
- Print your shipping label.
* 25% off Canada Post's standard retail rates on Expedited Parcel and Expedited Parcel USA. Discount made possible by Canada Post and eBay Canada.
** Discounts not available on all USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services, or the Canada Post-eBay Flat Rate Box with Expedited Parcel™ and Expedited Parcel™-USA services. Savings may vary by service, weight, dimension and destination. Discounts are automatically calculated and offered through eBay's Online Shipping solution. Applied on Canada Post published consumer rates at the time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
*** It is the sender's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of Customs information and that Customs requirements are met.
**** Delivery confirmation is not available for Canada Post USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services. A reference number will be provided for Canada Post USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services, but this number is for internal claims purposes only.
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** Discounts not available on all USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services, or the Canada Post-eBay Flat Rate Box with Expedited Parcel™ and Expedited Parcel™-USA services. Savings may vary by service, weight, dimension and destination. Discounts are automatically calculated and offered through eBay's Online Shipping solution. Applied on Canada Post published consumer rates at the time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
*** It is the sender's responsibility to ensure the accuracy of Customs information and that Customs requirements are met.
**** Delivery confirmation is not available for Canada Post USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services. A reference number will be provided for Canada Post USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services, but this number is for internal claims purposes only.
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A Positive Buying Experience
With eBay's Online Shipping, Canada Post offers a positive receiving experience for buyers with convenient delivery options and online tracking. From to-the-door and PO box delivery to pick-ups at the Post Office, you never have to go too far to receive a package delivered by Canada Post. Click here to learn more about Canada Post's flexible delivery options.
Tracking your Package
For all Regular Parcel, Expedited Parcel™ and Xpresspost™ services, you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number, and a link to check the status of your package. You can conveniently track the status of your package in My eBay or your PayPal account. Learn how to track delivery.
Delivery Confirmation
All Canada Post services offered on eBay's Online Shipping (with the exception of USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services) offer Delivery Confirmation. This service feature provides confirmation that the item arrived at its destination. Upon delivery or attempted delivery, the item's identification number is scanned and the date captured.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
All Canada Post Xpresspost™ services and the Canada Post Expedited Parcel™ service (within Canada), offer an on-time delivery guarantee, as measured against published service standards.
To find out more about published service standards, see the following links:
With eBay's Online Shipping, Canada Post offers a positive receiving experience for buyers with convenient delivery options and online tracking. From to-the-door and PO box delivery to pick-ups at the Post Office, you never have to go too far to receive a package delivered by Canada Post. Click here to learn more about Canada Post's flexible delivery options.
Tracking your Package
For all Regular Parcel, Expedited Parcel™ and Xpresspost™ services, you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number, and a link to check the status of your package. You can conveniently track the status of your package in My eBay or your PayPal account. Learn how to track delivery.
Delivery Confirmation
All Canada Post services offered on eBay's Online Shipping (with the exception of USA and International Small Packet™ and Light Packet™ services) offer Delivery Confirmation. This service feature provides confirmation that the item arrived at its destination. Upon delivery or attempted delivery, the item's identification number is scanned and the date captured.
On-Time Delivery Guarantee
All Canada Post Xpresspost™ services and the Canada Post Expedited Parcel™ service (within Canada), offer an on-time delivery guarantee, as measured against published service standards.
To find out more about published service standards, see the following links:
- Domestic Shipping and Delivery General Service Standards.
- Xpresspost™-USA Service Standards.
- Xpresspost™-International Service Standards.
- Expedited Parcel™ Service Standards.
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