You put the packed weight and dimensions in the boxes provided for that information. Can't get much simpler than that.

You put the packed weight and dimensions in the boxes provided for that information. Can't get much simpler than that.

Yeah, I guess. It looked a bit tougher before actually looking at it again just now. Aslong as you know the dimensions of the packaging used, it should be alright.

I used to use the extra large 3 kilo express satchels, not sure if they still have them but they were around $14 and about an A2 size, would that work?

the extra large 3kg satchels (not the 3 kg satchells)  will no longer be available according to the press release.

thesoulyearns,

re using ebays Calculated Post tool

IF it is going as a SOFT PARCEL all you need [until these new changes come in re cubing EVERyTHING] to enter is any number ... I put 5 x 5 x 5 at the moment.

What you do have to remember with a soft parcel [that is NOT BOXED] is how much protection weight is going to be added to the actual item.. e.g. item weighs 220 grams + packaging 150 grams = 410 grams .. you simply put 500 grams - nearest package for AP weight [or 410 grams] in the weight box.

If it is going to be BOXED that is different.

Find the correct box you will be packing item in.

Add protection & item to box

Weigh the lot

Measure the box

Add those exact measurements e.g 24 x 23 x 22 ... to measurements boxes.

Then add exact weight as the calculator will round it to nearest match

Also consider [if it will fit] adding either the 3kg or 5kg satchel if you can safely package the item boxed into the satchel....this way you DON'T get charged for BOX postage.

Hope this helps

Is there any sensible way to use calculated postage and combine postage? I find at least 50% of my buyers buy more than one item. So until now I have used a flat rate plus automatic combining at $1.50 for each extra item. I would love to use calculated postage so that everyone gets charged exactly what they should get charged for postage, but as far as I can see it won't work automatically for multiple purchases. Any ideas anyone?