Thursday, September 16, 2010

Combined Shipping Costs on eBay

Okay who doesn't love to save money?

Looking at purchasing a few items from classAcustoms on eBay? 
Here are a few tips to help you save the most on shipping costs.

  • Some items we sell have FREE SHIPPING so be sure to be on the look-out.
  • Look for items that can be shipped in FLAT RATE BOXES by USPS MAIL. 

    Flat Rate Boxes Prices:
    Size US Canada/Mexico Worldwide
    Small $4.95 $11.45 $13.45
    Medium $10.95 $26.95 $43.45
    Large $14.95 $33.95 $55.95
    **There are weight limits on the Flat Rate Packages which vary with countries 
    and prices are subject to change.**
    If you want to purchase multiple items that ship in a flat rate box wait for an updated invoice because the computer will charge you the same fee to ship each item. So let's say you want to purchase a set of 2,500 lb. D-Rings the auction is set to charge for a small flat rate shipping box. But if you want to purchase two sets it doesn't understand that the items are small enough to put two sets into one small flat rate box so it will charge you twice on the shipping. Always wait to get an updated invoice if you are buying more than one auction of an item.
    • We are happy to combine items when possible. Stay with me on this one..
    Heavy jacks and lights don't mix well when shipped so we can't give a discount on shipping because each item will have to be shipped in a separate box.

    Purchasing a 4 pack of RV Scissor Jacks does not need a combined shipping discount as it is one set or auction so the price on the jacks is a pre-set price. If you want to purchase Two 4 packs of jack (8 jacks total) and they aren't too heavy or too large we will combine the items but if not then they will ship in separate boxes. Reason?

    UPS has a weight limit of 70 pounds then they charge a higher rate per pound with a heavy weight handling fee so sometimes it saves money to ship in two boxes. 
    USPS has weight and size limits that vary by service.

    Purchasing a set of RV Ceiling Lights, Marker Lights and a T-Holder can have combined shipping. Commit to purchase all the items you would like but WAIT to pay for an updated invoice so we can give you a correct shipping price.

    Different parts in our shop have different people who package them and if you pay for each item separate then most of the time we don't notice that someone has ordered more than one item so each item is shipped by each service paid for. With so many orders in a day it gets very hard to check names so orders are printed and simply shipped out. 

     A Free Shipping Sandpad and a Crank Jack will be combined into one package but we don't change the shipping cost because the sandpad has no shipping charges to begin with... so please no negatives due to shipping costs on this one. :(

    • To give an accurate shipping quote we will need your zip or postal code.
    If you have more questions feel free to email us.