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Cheapest shipping method

ramymelbourne — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:01:17 GMT

Hi I am using Australia post and sending around 30 to 40 parcels per week , can anyone suggest any cheap shipping service, also I can see some sellers selling same item which I am selling at very competitive price as supplier is same , I just wandered how they sell somthing for $11 with postage item weight is 500gram but it cost $4 how they manage to sell it for $11 after paying postage and other fees

thanks

Re: Cheapest shipping method

twyngwyn — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 04:22:47 GMT

https://auspost.com.au/business/ecommerce/ecommerce-solutions?&cid=sem:2080206:con:AP_-_Growth:p58512460409&ecid=p58512460409&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz-u81t7j7wIVrSErCh3vLQe1EAAYAyAAEgKJEPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Re: Cheapest shipping method

katistrophik — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 04:52:28 GMT

As a buyer I will choose a seller who offers AP over any other for domestic purchases.

For larger purchases Startrack (a courier service of AP).

twyn has poosted a link to AP and business charges and I believe they work on a band system per volume you are sending which may make postage a little cheaper for you.

People whinge about AP, but I have never had cause to fault them

Re: Cheapest shipping method

davewil1964 — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:45:04 GMT

Maybe they aren't using AP. Maybe they aren't based in Australia.

As you use AP, MyPost Business would put you on Band 5, the best you are going to get from AP. Which never goes down to $4.

If they (and you) are paying $4 for postage on an $11 item, that leaves $7 to cover the $1.20 fees (non-store) and the item cost. Don't sell $6 items at cost would be my recommendation.

Or being honest about your issue, as your numbers don't add up.

Re: Cheapest shipping method

katistrophik — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:30:51 GMT

Looking at your listings and some of the feedback, I would say you are making a handsome profit all around the board, more than enough to cover P&H

Iinfact over charging was my initial thought even before I checked FB

Re: Cheapest shipping method

giftsforthesoul1963 — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:41:20 GMT

Good question I ask myself the same question. Australia post charges $17.95 for large box. We primarily sell hampers.

Re: Cheapest shipping method

lezned-toycollector — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:27:40 GMT

You're replying to a 4yo question. Postage charges have increased multiple times since it was posted