topic Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR in Selling

POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:39:42 GMT

Hi all,

Having seen the postcode indicator on various listings, how can my husband put one on his listings. It is the one where the buyer puts their postcode so that approximate postal costs can be worked out instead of just putting a dollar amount - he has been out of pocket on a couple of his items.

Thanks for any help,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

davewil1964 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:59:29 GMT

Use calculated postage and put the weight, dimensions and postage type in.

The calculator will automatically show the correct postage depending on where the buyer is located. The only time it won't work is if the buyer has moved or is sending the item to somewhere else.

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:10:20 GMT

Thanks Dave,

It's not actually the postage calculator, it's the one where the buyer puts his postcode in so that we can work out the approx. cost. Hope I have explained that correctly.

I have seen the the postage calculator but that's not it.

Thanks,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

davewil1964 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:21:06 GMT

That would be 'freight' and I know nothing about that.

Just be aware that a lot of buyers want to know the postage cost up front, so if your items can go with AP, that might be preferable.

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

***super_nova*** — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:31:42 GMT

Hi all,

Having seen the postcode indicator on various listings, how can my husband put one on his listings. It is the one where the buyer puts their postcode so that approximate postal costs can be worked out instead of just putting a dollar amount - he has been out of pocket on a couple of his items.

Thanks for any help,

Di

I have only seen it in on line stores, not on eBay. As already said; if you list your items correctly with weight and dimension of the parcel, eBay knows your postcode and that of the buyer, and everybody can see the right amount of postage to their address in the listing.

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:34:28 GMT

Hi Dave,

I think then that I have got it wrong, thanks for the clarification.

I thought the postcode thing was for using AP to send the parcel.

We know it's $15 to send anywhere but does that include the weight of it and the cubing?

I will visit the post office on Monday to get the info for John.

Thanks for all you help.

Cheers,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:37:27 GMT

Hi supa-nova,

It seems we have a lot more researchh to do. Although I did try and tell John to package ad weigh the parcel before listing.

We are both inexperienced in the selling department on ebay.

Will do some more homework.

Thanks and regards,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

putney32 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:27:00 GMT

couple of points Di..... most importantly, Australia Post is CLOSED on monday and tuesday..... holidays.

if you choose Calculated Postage

and put in the exact weight and dimensions of the parcel, when you look at the item it will show the postage to your postcode (if you are logged into eBay).

if I look it will show a different postage to Melbourne

and if Dave looks at the same item it will show different postage again, as he's in Canberra..

so.... although you, as the seller only see a cheap postage, people in Perth, Sydney, Darwin or where ever see a differnt price to Their postcode

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

***super_nova*** — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:09:54 GMT

PO staff are not experts for eBay listing or calculators. They put parcels on their scales, cube it, enter postcode and the price comes up for them. To check individual parcels for postage costs you would be better off looking at AP site: http://auspost.com.au/products-and-services/postage-assessment-calculator.html

As said above, if you look at your listing you only see postage to your postcode. However, if you log out, look at your listed item, and click on the tab for postage then you will be able to postcode - any postcode and see what comes up. Is that what you meant in your original post? I never look at anything while logged out; forgot you can do that. 🙂

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:29:05 GMT

Hi putney,

Thanks for your reply.

A question or three - What is the best way for us to estimate/guess the postage once we pack securely, weigh, measure the parcel - Do we select the furtherest postcode possible to estimate postage?

If prospective buyer sees the amount because they put in their postcode and it is cheaper, what happens then?

Should we Register each parcel to give ourselves protection against say damage, not delivered and all the other things than can happen to a parcel?

I'm mighty glad my husband is doing the selling - I mainly do the buying B-)

Cheers,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:31:28 GMT

Hi supa-nova,

Yes, that's what I meant - thanks for following up my messy question.

Will also point John to that link for AP.

Thank you and cheers,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

putney32 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:40:48 GMT

Di you dont guess ANYTHING, just select CALCULATED postage, and put in the exact measurement of the parcel and the exact weight.. it is all done automatically then, calculated by the computer when an eBay buyer looks.... you do NOTHING but the weights

yes you should choose Registered Parcel Post as the option, to cover yourself in case of a paypal dispute.

once he gets the hang of selling, get hubby to check out CLICK AND SEND, it's an aust post delivery choice that is cheaper than registered, and provides paypal protection too.

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:47:01 GMT

Thanks so much for all your help putney, it is much less stressful to buy.

John is now going to do some studying.

Cheers,

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

phorum_junkie* — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 05:54:58 GMT

If your items will fit in the ebay branded satchels, 500g and 3kg which are processed and paid for on line through click & send then that is the most cost effective way of sending with tracking that will give Paypal seller protection. You can also use the B1, B2 and B4 AP boxes with click and send.

As they are all sent flat rate to anywhere in Australia you can use flat rate postage and just enter what you want to charge including a small amount for packaging and handling.

If something is worth more than $50 you should use the signature required option which means you have up to $100 cover, anything over that and you have to purchase extra cover.

For parcels that won't fit in satchels then if you wish to be covered for seller protection you will either have to use click & send with your own packaging which costs $1.50 on top of the stamp cost or registered post.

Anything under 500g goes at a flat rate, it is only parcels over 500g that you have to worry about. For them you just choose calculated postage, select which service you wish to use and enter the dimensions and weight, add any p&h charge and then leave it to ebay.

Re: POSTCODE INDICATOR

esseco46 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:05:12 GMT

Thanks phorum-junkie,

More valuable information for John to remember and he thought he had left school years ago.

Cheers,