i have to be a worse newbie than all of you others out there 'claim' to be...i am 50 and just got my 1st computer!..i don't even know if this is where i am suppose to type my question which is: what is the pros and/or cons between shipping the paypal way vs. click n ship?...i mainly want to ship via usps...thank you, cinderella

Hi,

I use the PayPal labels, which is actually the USPS Click-n-Ship with an eBay and PayPal logo at top and bottom, repectively. I've been using PayPal shipping since last Fall.

The major advantage to the PayPal version is fill-in of buyer details and method (read that as fast). It does the Buyer's address and knows the shipping method selected by buyer, when done with eBay checkout. Auctiva's checkout was having a problem getting correct shipping method for the PayPal label, but not sure if the problem continues. It certainly saved time to not have to fill-in or copy and paste address, which can have transcription errors. It's also FULLY TRACKED in the PayPal system, so THEY KNOW when you shipped, delivery confirmation, etc. I've never had a lost (not delivered) item dispute, but knowing PayPal already has the details should certainly help with any dispute resolution or charge-back. PayPal also gives you warnings and tips on shipping method and tracking, e.g. use Signature Confirmation over certain $ value on item for protection under policy.

There are things I don't like about PayPal, but the shipping labels ain't one of them.

It's not like you really have to sign-up for it. Try it and see if you like it, especially if you already have the half-page shipping labels. I use the USPS as a fall-back for problem checkouts or combined ships that fall through the eBay cracks.

Oh..and you can turn-off doing the full-page for the labels to save on labels. There is a setting for that method in label setup.

Danno

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Originally posted by Danno:
Hi,

I use the PayPal labels, which is actually the USPS Click-n-Ship with an eBay and PayPal logo at top and bottom, repectively. I've been using PayPal shipping since last Fall.


Try it and see if you like it, especially if you already have the half-page shipping labels.
Danno

Hi Danno, King of eBay and Auctiva Knowledge Base! Can you tell me where is the best place to purchase the mailing labels. I'm sure there are different brands and qualities and I want to make sure I get those that won't stick or roll up in my printer. If you are purchasing them on eBay, please share the eBay Id of the seller. Also, if you don't print the bottom half of the label, where would your tracking number be in case you need it. Jeanie B

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Can you tell me where is the best place to purchase the mailing labels.

I got 100 sheets/pages (200 lablels) for $8.50 (including Priority Ship) from an eBay seller last fall. They aren't currently selling. The labels were the regular half-page peal and stick type, two per page. No brand name on the back of the labels (generic). Finding them at less than 10 cents per sheet or 5 cents per label is a good price target. You probably need to buy at least the quantity I got for that price. Some sell them in # labels and others # sheets, so you need to convert.

With many sellers giving-up on eBay, there may be some liquidation sales about.

eBay Search: PAYPAL LABELS

There are some off-eBay discount shipping suppliers I've used. I got rolls of bubble and book-fold boxes from these folks and can recommend them as a general supplier with fast delivery.

http://www.pacnseal.com/

Danno

Edit: Oh, and to simply test the PayPal / Click-n-Ship for sales, I used standard paper and cut and taped the label to the package. Just DON'T COVER THE BAR-CODE with clear tape. That worked fine for my first few until I was sure I wanted to convert.

One more tip: I bought an inexpensive, clearance, HP LaserJet for doing the labels. Ink on color printers was just too expensive, constantly need change, and messy; and the LaserJet cartridges have a huge duty-cycle before you need to replace.

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