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ardesia
Saint Helena Island, SC
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
09:21 AM Post #5167472
| I posted several items for sale indicating I would combine orders to save on shipping. Now I have two "requests for information" on shipping costs from the same person. There does not seem to be an option for shipping multiple items to one address - or am I missing something here? Is there a place where one could leave a message to the effect that it will be less expensive to combine the items for shipping?
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
10:37 AM Post #5167820
| For the time being, you'll have to "manually" combine the invoice and give the discount yourself. What I did was to charge total shipping for one of the items and none on the rest. I dmailed the person letting them know the total amount to be paid. Until Dave gets this worked out, it's the only way I know of to actually combine the shipping charges into one invoice so you don't get "fee'd" to death with paypal.
Janet |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
12:28 PM Post #5168339
| I need help, too, please.
I sent out multiple items to 3 different people and combined (by dmailing them) the shipping. What I don't understand is that I guessed right on two of them (only lost 1.00). The third package had only 3 plants in it so I charged 8.00 total and the actual shipping came to 10.40. How are people figuring all this out on what to charge??????
PS> The package with 5 plants in it only costs 9.40 while the one with only 3 cost 10.40 |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
12:40 PM Post #5168388
| Gessie,
The USPS offers several "Flat Rate" Boxes for "X" shipping cost. You need to check into using those for your shipping needs. Sometimes it's better to use them, like on heavy items. But on lightweight items, it's better to use the regular box.
The shipping charges are not about the number of plants. It's the weight and destination. UNLESS you use those flat rate boxes. Then it's the same price regardless of where or how heavy. As long as your plants will fit into the box, it's one price. |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
12:57 PM Post #5168445
| Thanks, but I am sending streptocarpus, houseplants and african violets. They can't be crammed into those flat rate boxes. I will just have to figure out about shipping to different zones. Does anyone know where the site is for that calculation?
Thanks again
gail |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
01:03 PM Post #5168469
| There are several different sizes of the boxes Gessie. Some are almost as big as a shoe box.
Here is the link to the USPS site to calculate your postage.
http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=... |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
01:14 PM Post #5168515
| Aren't you nice! I will bookmark it. Thanks again.
Also, I know DG gets a small percentage so how do I pay Dave? and when? |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
01:15 PM Post #5168521
| It's a very small percentage. Dave will invoice you when the amount reaches $5.00. |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
01:16 PM Post #5168526
| Gee, you really understand all this and we really appreciate all your help, UniQue Treasures.
gail |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
01:20 PM Post #5168542
| You are quite welcome.
Have you read the tutorial on how to use the Marketplace? http://davesgarden.com/products/market/sell/tutorial/
There is a wealth of information there.
Janet |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 27, 2008
01:59 PM Post #5168728
| Oh, this is so hard to admit, Janet. As I get older I retain less and less. I read the tutorial and don't remember a thing I read...will go back and reread... |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 27, 2008
02:11 PM Post #5168779
| That would be an excellent link to bookmark Gail. That way you could refer back to it anytime you had any questions. |
