How do sellers calculate actual shipping?

MVP

I must be slow, because I can't figure out how a seller can calculate actual shipping for thei items.
Anyone know?

duckhunter

Zip code and weight.

zink

I charge $25, if it is less I refund the differance, if more I trust them to send the balance. I haven't been burned yet!

Lance

aglore

Flat Rate boxes for some items. A scale and then go to USPS.com and print out the shipping label.

MVP

I have firearms figured out as far as cost for shipping but the ammo is throwing me for a loop. I always seem to be undercharging by 10.00 and so far I just pay and forget about it.

RustyBones

I guess I'm doing it the hard way, but I stop by UPS, let them weigh it, and give me a price.

aglore

I sell scopes and just set a price that includes shipping.

Nwcid

I figure a weight, then go to UPS.com and put in the zip code. I usually add about 10% to what it shows on there.

If I am over by more the a few bucks I refund it.

That is assuming it will not fit in a USPS flat rate box.

penetraitor

This is what I will use whenever shipping anything.

https://wwwapps.ups.com/ctc/request?loc=en_us

D1

quote:Originally posted by RustyBones
I guess I'm doing it the hard way, but I stop by UPS, let them weigh it, and give me a price.


Me, too.

drjew

dakotashooter2

quote:Zip code and weight. and their labor at $200/hr.

Or so it would seem with some.

jonk

I have a postal scale for small items under 10 pounds. I can weigh the item I have for sale and if the bidder sends me his zip code, I can give him prices and options.

For heavier items we have a mail room at work that they can give me the weight on.

I ususally charge actual shipping. I appreciate it when sellers do the same- or refund the unused difference. Some guys just fleece you horribly- no reason the shipping on an M1 carbine should run $50! (Just an example).