Question about AP Accepting Own Packaged Boxed Item With eBay Postage Label

[crowsman53]

Hi people just wondering if this is correct.. I sold an item packed it securely as I normally do. The item was under 3 kg. I thought it would fit into a eBay Satchel after being wrapped in newspaper, Bubble wrap and placed in a carton (Cardboard). I was wrong so I wanted to post it. So I Taped the box well together and was going to send it through C & S until I saw the price $ $17.25 From memory. I them went to eBay Labels and selected Medium Box up to 3 kg and the price was $11.70 I printed the label put it in Envelope Enclosed Pouch and went to PO.. Now remember this box is not a standard issue from AP Home Made and slightly larger in height but under 3 kg. I lodged it at the PO and asked the question is this parcel in compliance and was told Yes it is under 3 kg and the label was accepted. When you go to C & S Own Packaging has to be taken to the PO to be sized.. Sellers use eBay Label for packages that may fall into this category. I now have hand packaged a parcel which it just over 4 kg so I have printed a label for the large box will post it tomorrow. Question is how can eBay do it and C & S cannot?

Thank You

[bigbrickshop]

I do the same chezzy. I try and find the dimensions of items before I commit to purchasing them. I'd love to sell some larger, bulky items that are lightweight but the postage cost is ridiculous.

Ambridge, Aus Post have updated their website with new cubing info and diagrams, probably similar to what they sent out to the POs.

[selpaw]

mmmm interesting

I use 'plain' BX1 boxes. Main reason I like using these is that they are lighter weight than the AP ones.

I have had no extra charges since I have been using them (6+months) touch wood...

I also use plain parcel bags for my ebay and click and send parcels. They are the same size OR smaller than the AP/ebay ones. Haven't had any issues with that to date.

I don't mind the new AP bags - white and fairly plain unlike the eBay ones.

Hell, I even still put on the DO NOT SAFE DROP stickers.... (for whatever it is worth).

[ambridgebuckskins]

Yeppers. l've been using the plain boxes for yonks too. Never been pulled up on them before. This was a first.

And yes, l still use the No Safe Drop stickers too since l have about 10 boxes full still to use.

[selpaw]

Will keep an eye on it.
Yeah I cleaned out two AP outlets before they had to dispose of them (DNSD stickers.

[thecatspjs]

For what its worth I would argue the point and contest any underpaid bill.  AP usually cave if you have the stamina.

Their terms and conditions are all over the place.