Beware Ebay Sellers/Buyers! Shipping went up... A LOT! - Blu-ray Forum

IndyMLVC · 01-28-2013, 04:33 PM

I had no idea that shipping was going up over the weekend...and I just got screwed. I sell a LOT on discogs and ebay AND I invoiced people on Friday and Saturday. Many paid and, when I went to ship today, I was shorted by more than $10-15 total on my shipping.

Apparently international shipping went up a TON.

Anyone else dealing with this now? I wonder how many people from other countries won't purchase from the US any more.

UncleBob · 01-28-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I had no idea that shipping was going up over the weekend...and I just got screwed. I sell a LOT on discogs and ebay AND I invoiced people on Friday and Saturday. Many paid and, when I went to ship today, I was shorted by more than $10-15 total on my shipping.

Apparently international shipping went up a TON.

Anyone else dealing with this now? I wonder how many people from other countries won't purchase from the US any more.

Any idea if this applies to Canada as well? I'm wanting to purchase their Paranorman BR.

IndyMLVC · 01-28-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleBob

Any idea if this applies to Canada as well? I'm wanting to purchase their Paranorman BR.

Not as far as I know. It would only be USPS.

Hatter · 01-28-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I had no idea that shipping was going up over the weekend...and I just got screwed. I sell a LOT on discogs and ebay AND I invoiced people on Friday and Saturday. Many paid and, when I went to ship today, I was shorted by more than $10-15 total on my shipping.

Apparently international shipping went up a TON.

Anyone else dealing with this now? I wonder how many people from other countries won't purchase from the US any more.

So that explains why an item I was looking at went from $7.85 shipping to $12.55. The search results still listed $7.85 but when you clicked on the listing it went up to $12.55.

Jerks.

meremortal · 01-28-2013, 09:28 PM

Was there a hike on domestic shipping as well? I don't sell on eBay but would still be curious to know the current rate increases if they apply.

fatediesel · 01-28-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by meremortal

Was there a hike on domestic shipping as well? I don't sell on eBay but would still be curious to know the current rate increases if they apply.

Virtually all USPS rates went up. Here is a summary:

Starting Sunday, the following types are mail are rising in cost by one cent:

• A one-ounce letter sent with a first-class stamp is going from 45 cents to 46 cents.
• Postcard postage will rise from 32 cents to 33 cents.
• One-ounce letters to international destination are rising to $1.10, which is up from 85 cents to send a letter to Canada and Mexico, and $1.05 to other places.

Also, prices for shipping services increased by 2.6 percent, Priority Mail rates rose an average of 6.3 percent and Express Mail prices rose by an average of 5.8 percent.

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/...il_mail_r.html

IndyMLVC · 01-28-2013, 10:00 PM

For example, I sent a package for a little over $9 and the woman told me it would have been about $5.50 before today.

nmycon · 01-29-2013, 12:54 AM

I've just been counting down to this as well...

I buy vinyl records through Discogs and eBay, now most sellers are asking for $8 shipping to ship a 7" and anywhere from $15-20 to ship an LP

I'm going to be doing a lot less buying over the next few months. Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff I'm looking for just cannot be found easily up north.

The previous rates were (about) $4 for 7"s and $8-12 for LPs.

Captain Kirk · 01-29-2013, 07:39 AM

At least delivery confirmation on packages is now free for priority shipments. Have you guys bought your tracking through stamps or Paypal? It's cheaper than at the post office.

stevo4264 · 01-31-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I had no idea that shipping was going up over the weekend...and I just got screwed. I sell a LOT on discogs and ebay AND I invoiced people on Friday and Saturday. Many paid and, when I went to ship today, I was shorted by more than $10-15 total on my shipping.

Apparently international shipping went up a TON.

Anyone else dealing with this now? I wonder how many people from other countries won't purchase from the US any more.

I'm from Australia, and I find postage from the States is just totally unrealistic for most (heavy items usually),( I buy something worth 15 dollars and postage is twice what the item is worth) I no longer even look at items from America, I generally go to UK listings,

And yet Amazon can ship very cheaply..... Someone is making a lot of money.....

Captain Kirk · 01-31-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stevo4264

I'm from Australia, and I find postage from the States is just totally unrealistic for most (heavy items usually),( I buy something worth 15 dollars and postage is twice what the item is worth) I no longer even look at items from America, I generally go to UK listings,

And yet Amazon can ship very cheaply..... Someone is making a lot of money.....

FedEx and other major shipment companies offer bulk deals to mass shippers. I know some people who ship over 1000 items a month and can get basic tracking for under $3 since the have a bulk rate. For everyone else you are going to be paying a lot more because you are small time.

Amazon has a great deal on shipping services that the average person won't be able to get offered. An honest seller isn't making money off shipping anyway and if they are it is very little, probably going back into material cost.

IndyMLVC · 02-01-2013, 10:23 PM

I've had several buyers on ebay already back out because of the high shipping costs. I feel bad so I'm letting it happen for now. After a week or so, I'm going to make them stick to their bids. Went again to the post office today. Those prices are just insane.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 02-02-2013, 05:49 AM

I shipped two blu rays to Canada a few days ago and it cost me $8.50

Which is a hike of almost $3 dollars. Don't know if it was where I sent it, or doesn't matter.

GamerBoy14 · 02-02-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

I shipped two blu rays to Canada a few days ago and it cost me $8.50

Which is a hike of almost $3 dollars. Don't know if it was where I sent it, or doesn't matter.

I usually ship to Canada for the same shipping price I ask for US buyers, but if things are going this way, I'm either going to stop shipping internationally or warn that the shipping is gonna be quite a bit more.

IndyMLVC · 02-02-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

I shipped two blu rays to Canada a few days ago and it cost me $8.50

Which is a hike of almost $3 dollars. Don't know if it was where I sent it, or doesn't matter.

You got two for $8.50? I'm shocked. ONE for me is $8.50.

MarkG · 02-02-2013, 03:30 PM

Yeah, shipping costs to Canada is unfeasible now. What used to cost around $2.50 for one blu ray costs $8.50.

It sucks because a very good percentage of blu rays I sell on this forum went to Canada.

RandyK · 02-02-2013, 05:35 PM

USPS totally blows. Their "tracking" is a total joke. I'm expecting a package and they haven't updated the tracking in three days. Whats the point of having it if it's useless?

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 02-02-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GamerBoy14

I usually ship to Canada for the same shipping price I ask for US buyers, but if things are going this way, I'm either going to stop shipping internationally or warn that the shipping is gonna be quite a bit more.

Same thing I was thinking of doing.

IndyMLVC · 02-03-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

Same thing I was thinking of doing.

I'm probably going to have to use the shipping by weight option on ebay, which will make my putting things up on ebay much more difficult. That way, people can figure out for themselves how much it's going to cost for international shipping.

Ace_BB6 · 02-04-2013, 06:19 AM

USPS has been in a financial struggle for awhile now but Im not sure how raising their prices is going to solve the problem. Especially at these rates. And I think its a slap in the face now that they have door greeters that try to assist you before you get to a clerk. Should have made this effort a long time ago not now just because your hurting for money and want to do something about it. They also got rid of the vending machines that sell you stamps outside in the lobby. Now I have to stand in line if I want to get stamps if I happen to be there to get something from my PO BOX or doing a drop off. Too little too late.

Their employees are also grumpy as hell, but I guess I shouldnt be surprise, since there is the saying about 'going postal.'

01-28-2013, 04:33 PM	#1
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Beware Ebay Sellers/Buyers! Shipping went up... A LOT! I had no idea that shipping was going up over the weekend...and I just got screwed. I sell a LOT on discogs and ebay AND I invoiced people on Friday and Saturday. Many paid and, when I went to ship today, I was shorted by more than $10-15 total on my shipping. Apparently international shipping went up a TON. Anyone else dealing with this now? I wonder how many people from other countries won't purchase from the US any more.

01-29-2013, 07:39 AM	#9
Captain Kirk Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Trading Score:2	At least delivery confirmation on packages is now free for priority shipments. Have you guys bought your tracking through stamps or Paypal? It's cheaper than at the post office. Last edited by Captain Kirk; 01-29-2013 at 07:42 AM.

02-04-2013, 06:19 AM	#20
Ace_BB6 Power Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:855 Trading Score:16	USPS has been in a financial struggle for awhile now but Im not sure how raising their prices is going to solve the problem. Especially at these rates. And I think its a slap in the face now that they have door greeters that try to assist you before you get to a clerk. Should have made this effort a long time ago not now just because your hurting for money and want to do something about it. They also got rid of the vending machines that sell you stamps outside in the lobby. Now I have to stand in line if I want to get stamps if I happen to be there to get something from my PO BOX or doing a drop off. Too little too late. Their employees are also grumpy as hell, but I guess I shouldnt be surprise, since there is the saying about 'going postal.' Last edited by Ace_BB6; 02-04-2013 at 06:21 AM.

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01-28-2013, 09:28 PM	#5
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Was there a hike on domestic shipping as well? I don't sell on eBay but would still be curious to know the current rate increases if they apply.

01-28-2013, 10:00 PM	#7
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	For example, I sent a package for a little over $9 and the woman told me it would have been about $5.50 before today.

01-29-2013, 12:54 AM	#8
nmycon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I've just been counting down to this as well... I buy vinyl records through Discogs and eBay, now most sellers are asking for $8 shipping to ship a 7" and anywhere from $15-20 to ship an LP I'm going to be doing a lot less buying over the next few months. Unfortunately, a lot of the stuff I'm looking for just cannot be found easily up north. The previous rates were (about) $4 for 7"s and $8-12 for LPs.

02-01-2013, 10:23 PM	#12
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	I've had several buyers on ebay already back out because of the high shipping costs. I feel bad so I'm letting it happen for now. After a week or so, I'm going to make them stick to their bids. Went again to the post office today. Those prices are just insane.

02-02-2013, 05:49 AM	#13
Jennifer Lawrence Fan Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:415 Blu-ray collection:2752 DVD collection:1312 MA collection:305 Digital collection:495 iTunes collection:284 Trading Score:721	I shipped two blu rays to Canada a few days ago and it cost me $8.50 Which is a hike of almost $3 dollars. Don't know if it was where I sent it, or doesn't matter.

02-02-2013, 03:30 PM	#16
MarkG Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Lake Tahoe/ SF Bay Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:106	Yeah, shipping costs to Canada is unfeasible now. What used to cost around $2.50 for one blu ray costs $8.50. It sucks because a very good percentage of blu rays I sell on this forum went to Canada.

02-02-2013, 05:35 PM	#17
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1117 Blu-ray collection:4922 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	USPS totally blows. Their "tracking" is a total joke. I'm expecting a package and they haven't updated the tracking in three days. Whats the point of having it if it's useless?

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