topic Re: Combined Postage in Selling

Combined Postage

minodog102 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 06:39:41 GMT

SO got a potential buyer the person wnats to know on a couple of my items if he were to buy 2 or more items would i be able

to combine the postage, its a bidding scenario also that is almost ending what is the best and safest way to do this for this person suggestions please..

Re: Combined Postage

twyngwyn — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:24:43 GMT

I always do 'combined postage'. People seem to buy more if they can fill their satchel/parcel

Re: Combined Postage

*tippy*toes* — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:28:22 GMT

Send them a message and tell them not to pay until all the auctions they have bid on have finished. Ask them to send a message when they are done. Once they've done that, select send an invoice from your seller page, which will show all the items they have bought. Adjust the postage cost in the invoice to reflect the discount. Make sure you work the postage cost out first. If the total including packaging is under 500g it will be the same cost regardless, but if it goes over 500g, use the Aust Post postage calculator so you don't undercharge.

DO NOT hit recalculate when you adjust the postage cost in the invoice. Change the amount to the correct amount, then send it. Don't forget to add a little extra to cover the fees that eBay charges on postage. I charge $8.20 for an under 500g parcel, which over the counter is $7.45.

Re: Combined Postage

twyngwyn — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:31:32 GMT

combined postage does not mean discounted postage...is that what you're thinking?

Re: Combined Postage

lane-ends — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 09:56:39 GMT

You can say x discount if you win 2 or three. Then if they win multiples when it comes to sending invoice you have the option to adjust postage. They take the risk on how many they win, if any.

You only have three items all similar so I can see why they ask.

By offering a discount they are likely to bid on mor ethan one, meaning even if they dont win they will bump up bidding

As you have BIN option it may tempt them to hit the BIN as multiples are mor ecost effective