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@crikey*mate wrote:

Thanks CatsPJ

 

That's really good to know

 

So can I pay online for an own packaging item? Otherwise, how do I get it for $8.95 if I pay over the counter, cos wouldn't it go on the cube rate and weight etc?

 

 

Oh, nuther question. when I print out my C&S labels for boxes, they only say I can post up to 15kg, I take it this is just cos of the flat rate deal, yes?

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Ok - you can not pay online using your own packaging.

You can only pay online if you are using ebay satchel/boxes promo codes.

You have to pay at post office if you are using your own packaging. 

When you enter your package dimensions and weights it will give you an estimate of cost based on this (including cubing where it needs to).  The labels it prints outs are similar - and have bar coding - but require post office to complete some details (though mine never does, they just put a post paid sticker on when I pay)

If you are posting to a destination in your own state (I think AP rules say within metro area or 50km, but since the changes it is now much more generous up to 300-400km sometimes) there is a standard flat rate of $8.95 for parcels up to the maximum dimensions of a parcel that can be sent, think it is 22kg with height and width restrictions. 

This rate automatically calculates in click and send when you are processing, so it is always a good idea checking IMO if you are sending to a same state destination, to see if is within the distance well worth it - I have saved quite a few bucks on post - which I theoretically put towards offering free post on other listings.

The rates that appear in click and send are printed out in a manifest with price details.  These rates have always aligned with my post offices calculation - when they enter the destination postcode.