"Print postage label" and ebay flat rate for Bx4 box

[chezzy]

Hi board buddies

I am using the ebay 'flat rate' parcel option for the first time, in this case a bx4 box and want to make

sure I am doing everything correctly. Clicking on 'Print postage label' (sold items/my ebay) seems to

take me to there.

I can not see an option to register a parcel, the only optional add-ons appear to be Signature on

delivery and extra cover - I will use both and absorb the cost myself.

Will using the online ebay label creation service be sufficient as 'proof of shipping' or do I need

to do something further at the Post Office?

Any feedback/tips on using this service? Am a little nervous but if it works will be keen to use it

again in future. Thanks in advance!

[bigbrickshop]

What is the value of the item?

You can select Extra Cover for $1.50 per $100 value (max $300 value) to cover for loss or damage without paying for Signature on Delivery. Signature on Delivery is $2.95.

When lodging at the Post Office you will receive a receipt to retain as proof of lodgement.

[chezzy]

Does extra cover by itself include Signature on delivery? Or must I purchase Signature on delivery also?

I want to cover myself - does paypal/ebay require signature or only Proof of shipping?

Value of item is between $200 to $300 so trying to determine exactly what I need to obtain

and what I am covered for. Thanks.

This is where I get confused because with registered you are automatically covered up to $100

and extra cover is considered beyond the $100...

[bigbrickshop]

There is no longer a Registered Post option with parcels, only letters, and they still include up to $100 extra cover.

Signature on delivery for parcels provides no insurance for loss or damage.

With parcels you can purchase extra cover for items valued up to $300 (with no signature on delivery) for $1.50 per $100.

Or purchase signature on delivery for $2.95 plus extra cover $1.50 per $100 value.

PayPal Aus requires proof of shipping, not proof of delivery but for an item over $200 I would send with SOD and extra cover.

[bigbrickshop]

More info

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/optional-extras-domestic.html

[bigbrickshop]

For more info, see the auspost Optional Extras page

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/optional-extras-domestic.html

[chezzy]

So for extra cover on an item between $200-$300 I would need 3 x $1.50? Plus another $2.95 for SOD?

Is this clearly marked on the parcel, I would hate for it to be overlooked? I have not seen what these

ebay labels look like.

[bigbrickshop]

Yes, if you want to insure for $300 and send with SOD it would cost $4.50 + $2.95.

There is no marking on the label to show that you have purchased insurance, but there is a very small signature on delivery icon. I add my own BIG red sticker that says Signature on Delivery required, just to make sure the postie doesn't miss it.

[chezzy]

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@bigbrickshop wrote:

Yes, if you want to insure for $300 and send with SOD it would cost $4.50 + $2.95.

There is no marking on the label to show that you have purchased insurance, but there is a very small signature on delivery icon. I add my own BIG red sticker that says Signature on Delivery required, just to make sure the postie doesn't miss it.

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Do they have any SOD stickers at the PO?

[chezzy]

Thanks for your help earlier, bigbrickshop. Parcel packed and label printed. Was pretty straightforward and will probably use again.

Label does need a larger "Sign on delivery" icon - or sticker as you are doing.