Cheapest shipping method

[ramymelbourne]

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 

[twyngwyn]

https://auspost.com.au/business/ecommerce/ecommerce-solutions?&cid=sem:2080206:con:AP_-_Growth:p5851...

[katistrophik]

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

[davewil1964]

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.

[katistrophik]

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