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Bungleau · 07-23-2006, 10:32 PM

Use the shipping calculator... Ebay provides you with one easily enough. You just need to know weight and dimensions, and then they plug in their zip code. Starting from where you are, UPS or FedEx will just figure it out.

Postage overseas can be a lot more, and you may need to deal with going through customs. US/Canada will be far easier.

Some people try to make extra cash on shipping and handling. I haven't done that, and find it offensive; however, you do need to pay for packaging, dunnage, tape, and such. I may add a couple of bucks for that, but that's it.

You'll want to give people an insurance option, too. Eliminates the "damaged in transit" blues...

As for payment, I use PayPal. Knock it or not, it's easy... real easy. All you have to do is to validate your account, which takes just a day or so. You have to confirm the amount of two small deposits they make, and you're verified.

07-23-2006, 10:32 PM	#15
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Use the shipping calculator... Ebay provides you with one easily enough. You just need to know weight and dimensions, and then they plug in their zip code. Starting from where you are, UPS or FedEx will just figure it out. Postage overseas can be a lot more, and you may need to deal with going through customs. US/Canada will be far easier. Some people try to make extra cash on shipping and handling. I haven't done that, and find it offensive; however, you do need to pay for packaging, dunnage, tape, and such. I may add a couple of bucks for that, but that's it. You'll want to give people an insurance option, too. Eliminates the "damaged in transit" blues... As for payment, I use PayPal. Knock it or not, it's easy... real easy. All you have to do is to validate your account, which takes just a day or so. You have to confirm the amount of two small deposits they make, and you're verified. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.