How to Ship Your Products to Your eBay Customers
Whether you are in business selling many items or you are just selling one or two, shipping your goods is one of the most important things for you to do. There are several aspects of shipping to consider. Firstly, there is the question of packaging the item.
No matter whether it is to go near of far, it will need to be packed in a manner that ensured its safety. If your item is breakable, allow about 3 in. all the way around your item for padding and use crinkle cardboard for extra strength.
Bubble wrap and other types of padding will need to be considered to see which is best for your particular product.
Much valuable advice about packaging and where to access it can be found on the eBay® forums and Discussion Boards. Foam peanuts are often used, but they settle in transit, so be sure to overfill the box if using them.
Look on the bottom flap of the box to find the maximum weight and be sure not to exceed it. If you use an old box, make sure old labels have been removed and look to see if there is any wear and tear that could reduce its strength.
Clothing and other soft items will not need the same amount of padding as breakables, but still needs to be encased in strong packaging to ensure safe arrival. Clear labels are another necessity.
You can purchase great label templates from eBay® or Paypal® that will save you time and money. Not having to wait in line at the Post Office for a label with save you hours of time and hassle overall. Look for the Print Shipping Label link in the item page or the drop-down menu in My eBay®. Paypal’s® link is the ’ship’ button on the account overview page.
Use industrial strength packaging tape, not home masking tape or sticky tape used for kids’ schoolbooks. That is not strong enough. You need your product to look as if a professional has packed it. Good packaging tape needs to be at least 3 inches wide.
Weighing your product is another priority. EBay® makes this easy for you with an automatic calculator. All you need to do is add the package size and weight in with your listing and the cost of freight will be listed with the product. If the customer is to pay this, he will be happy to see the cost up front.
Make sure you get the name and address right and print it out clearly on the label. This might seem like a lot of trouble, but it will be worthwhile to gain a happy and satisfied customer who will give you good feedback, thus enhancing your good selling reputation.