eBay Postage Rate Tables
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The document outlines the process for setting up postage rate tables on eBay to provide flexible domestic postage options across Australia. It details steps for creating rate tables, applying business policies, and calculating shipping costs based on item weight and buyer location. The new system allows for set rates per item, surcharges based on postal codes, and guidelines for listing items with proper weight and rate configurations.
eBay Postage Rate Tables
- 1. SELLER RECHARGE eBAY POSTAGE RATE TABLES Tim Davies, Manager Seller Education & Engagement October 2013
- 2. RATE TABLES Greater flexibility for domestic postage around Australia
- 3. POSTAGE RATE TABLES First, set up your Rate Table: In My eBay, select Site Preferences from the Account tab drop-down menu Site Preferences Select Edit for the Rate Tables under the Postage Preferences section POSTAGE RATE TABLES 3
- 4. POSTAGE RATE TABLES 15 Regions 2 Service levels 3 Methods Regular Express 2-6 days 1-3 days For each REGION Item Weight Surcharge For each LISTING A flat rate per item sold regardless of size or weight Overrides any postage rates set within individual listings A minimum flat rate per item plus a rate per kg Parcel weight (higher of actual or volumetric weight) must be set within each individual listing A flat surcharge rate to be added to the flat rate in each listing Flat rate postage must be set within each individual listing POSTAGE RATE TABLES 4
- 5. POSTAGE RATE TABLES Select the Rate Table method you wish to use. You can use only one across your entire eBay account. Fill in appropriate rates for both Regular and Expedited services for each of the 15 regions POSTAGE RATE TABLES 5
- 6. POSTAGE RATE TABLES Next, create a Postage Business Policy: Rate Tables only work with Flat Rate Postage If you are not using Business Policies, simply select these options when creating each new listing. Remember EBAY PREMIUM SERVICE Free Postage Express Postage option 0-1 Day Handling Time POSTAGE RATE TABLES 6
- 7. POSTAGE RATE TABLES Finally, apply the Postage Business Policy to listings For each individual listing, you will need to do the following: Item Weight Surcharge Nothing more needed. The Rate Table will apply your preset amount per item sold based on the buyers postcode. Enter the weight into the Weight field. To ensure you do not undercharge, you will need to enter the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight in line with how your carrier calculates chargeable weight. The Dimension fields in your listings are not used by the Rate Table feature to calculate volumetric weight. Enter the base flat rate postage amount. A surcharge will be added based on the postcode of the buyer and the surcharges you have set in your Rate Table. POSTAGE RATE TABLES 7
- 8. POSTAGE RATE TABLES Postage Rate Tables are available now Speak to your courier to work out appropriate rates for the 15 regions More information > sellercentre.ebay.com.au POSTAGE RATE TABLES 8