topic Re: New Extra Small satchels in Selling

New Extra Small satchels

pnc75 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:25:02 GMT

So I presume everyone received the email re the new extra small satchels. Just wondering if anyone has been able to find the dimensions, as I've been totally unsuccessful.

I also asked at our local PO this morning and they know absolutely nothing about them and haven't even heard of them. TIA

Re: New Extra Small satchels

twyngwyn — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:44:09 GMT

I got the email....

They do not include postage, and are available via AusPost or eBay....so, no use to me

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:50:08 GMT

280 x 215 mm; but remember they can't be used until 30 April. Available on the Australia Post site.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:51:16 GMT

They do not include postage, and are available via AusPost or eBay....so, no use to me

Why not?

Re: New Extra Small satchels

twyngwyn — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:52:52 GMT

I use the prepaid S satchels

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:58:58 GMT

https://auspost.com.au/shop/product/ebay-satchel-extra-small-10-pack-10009563?fm=recommendations:shop:1&tracking=searchterm:extra+small

sorry, i don't know how to make a small link. 😞

Re: New Extra Small satchels

twyngwyn — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:03:33 GMT

but you have to use eBay labels........bulk edit your postage costs......to gain what?

Re: New Extra Small satchels

pnc75 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:04:29 GMT

Thank you.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

pnc75 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:06:23 GMT

They only cost $8.55, as opposed to $10.95, unless you're a My Post Business customer in which case postage would be less than $10.95 depending on which band you're on.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:07:55 GMT

Well hypothetically(?) prepaid small satchels are $11.

The new flat rate extra small satchel will be $8.55 plus 25 cents to buy the satchel = 8.80

so a saving of $2.20 for your customers.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

twyngwyn — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:09:01 GMT

but it's a trial period.............what happens after that?

Re: New Extra Small satchels

davewil1964 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:46:01 GMT

Exactly.

The email said I could purchase the satchels directly from AP. Nothing showing in AP.

As it is stated as an exclusive short time offer I think I will wait until I can use MyPost Business to use the facility.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

davewil1964 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:47:33 GMT

That will fit a lot of my books, but I am loathe to use eBay postage. I guess I'll wait until they are general issue.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:18:53 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:

The email said I could purchase the satchels directly from AP. Nothing showing in AP. I'm hurt Dave, after I went to the trouble of posting a link! 🙂 here it is again https://tinyurl.com/424hw2yw

As it is stated as an exclusive short time offer I think I will wait until I can use MyPost Business to use the facility. I don't think you will be able to use MyPost - the offer seems to be available only if you use ebay labels

Re: New Extra Small satchels

lezned-toycollector — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:56:12 GMT

This is an eBay money grab designed to increase their postage labels revenue. It is aimed at inexperienced, infrequent and extremely low volume sellers - i.e. those who would be on AP Band 0 or AP Band 1

Given that the extra small satchels are only available through eBay postage labels, I see no personal benefit from them whatsoever. In fact, if one considers cost vs benefit, the service is actually waaaay overpriced.

There's also the wording of "prices start at" to consider. This indicates the quoted price applies to "Zone 1" deliveries.

So using simple math...

eBay label:

Extra small satchel $0.25

eBay labels "prices start at" $8.55

Total "from" $8.80

AP Band 0:

Small eBay satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $10.95

Total "from" $11.10

AP Band 1:

Small eBay satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $9.86

Total "from" $10.01

AP Band 2:

Small eBay satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $8.21

Total "from" $8.36

AP Band 3:

Small satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $7.67

Total "from" $7.82

AP Band 4:

Small eBay satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $7.12

Total "from" $7.27

AP Band 5:

Small eBay satchel $0.15

Postage labels "prices start at" $6.57

Total "from" $6.72

Therefore, a seller on Band 2 or higher will actually increase their postage cost by using the new extra small satchels, while redirecting a significant amount away from their total spend with AP. This could possibly result in the Band dropping a level and therefore increasing their AP label prices.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

bikeden — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:12:31 GMT

Read eBay's carefully crafted release and you can assume this service will be rolled out nationally by Australia Post soon, eBay appear to be getting their branded satchel's first:

"For a limited time from 30 April 2025, eBay sellers will have exclusive access to Australia Post's brand-new Extra Small Flat Rate Satchel service"

Re: New Extra Small satchels

davewil1964 — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:47:57 GMT

That's the way I read it.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

davewil1964 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:53:11 GMT

And the catch is the padded mailers will cost $9.95 for delivery. So serious bulk is required to make them viable. A 30 pack would be $16.45 - 55c per mailer, which brings them up to small satchel costs with any level of MyPost Business discounts. Another win for eBay's bottom line.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

curraone — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:55:13 GMT

@davewil1964 wrote:
And the catch is the padded mailers will cost $9.95 for delivery. So serious bulk is required to make them viable. A 30 pack would be $16.45 - 55c per mailer, which brings them up to small satchel costs with any level of MyPost Business discounts. Another win for eBay's bottom line.

I buy all my supplies online from Aust Post and always careful to make my order over $60 to get free delivery - I buy stamps, or domestic letter with tracking packs, etc - so 30 extra small mailers cost $7.50 or 25c each. (For some reason they are only available in 30 pack). Cost is consistent with having to buy other flat rate satchels.

Re: New Extra Small satchels

lezned-toycollector — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:13:08 GMT

@curraone wrote:
I buy all my supplies online from Aust Post and always careful to make my order over $60 to get free delivery - I buy stamps, or domestic letter with tracking packs, etc - so 30 extra small mailers cost $7.50 or 25c each. (For some reason they are only available in 30 pack). Cost is consistent with having to buy other flat rate satchels.

Small and medium eBay flat rate satchels currently cost $1.50 for a 10 pack - or $0.15ea. As you have stated, the extra small satchels are in fact $7.50 for a 30 pack - or $0.25ea.

Do you seriously consider an extra $10.00 per 100 units to be "consistent"? I certainly do not. The only thing I see that is consistent is eBay's attempts to increase their profits.