On the Preview Why is the 'Shipping Cost' shown as FREE even though I haven't put a"0" in the Cost Field. I have highlighted "SELLER's STANDARD RATE" It doesn't change, no matter what postal service I select. Unless I leave the "First Domestic Service" as -SELECT- when nothing shows

i'm not sure what you're talking about..

but you'll have to select a shipping option (i'm guessing you're selecting standard flat rate); but you need to enter in amt. for the shipping, or click that you're using the calculator.. once you select your shipping method, there should be a box for you to add the amt...? hope this helps!

I'll see if I can explain better.. My shipping profile is set up for Worlwide This gives me only two Delivery options
FLAT RATE SHIPPING or ARRANGE FOR LOCAL PICK UP(Will not ship) I have selected, Flat Rate Shipping.
Under the DOMESTIC SHIPPING SERVICES. I have selected SELLERS STANDARD RATE.
I have left the cost box blank. It says above the cost box "Ener "0" in the Cost field to specify FREE shipping for domestic and international options" However when I complete the item selling form and use the shipping profile. When I 'Preview' the form prior to uploading. Under the Postage,Payment details and Return Policy. The Shipping is shown as FREE.....
Don't know what amt is, and can't find anything about Shipping calculator?????

Hi There, I think amt stands for amount. You will need to enter an amount in the cost box or it will take it that you are sending it for FREE.. Hope that helps a little bit.

Hi Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. As I won't know the cost of post and packing until I actually pack the item. I will leave the FIRST DOMESTIC SERVICE as -SELECT- that appears to get around the problem.

Hi wiganyankeeron,

I'm not sure how things line up in the U.K., but it sounds like you are wanting to do your shipping like I do mine here in the U.S.A..

I select "Calculate" and then select the ways I want to allow shipping. I weigh the item and estimate the weight of the box and packing and enter that in the lbs and oz boxes. I will usually add a few ounces to be sure I am covered. At the bottom I will add whatever I need to cover my cost of boxes, packing and any labor. Since I handle all of that myself I only charge $2.00 S/H and then eBay will take care of the rest when a buyer looks at my item.

What I charge for shipping and the actual cost to the winner is usually within pennies of what the winner will pay and I am covered for my costs as well.

Hope this helps,

BroJames

Hello fellow Brit.

You need to select seller's standard rate, but then you need to specify what this rate is. What I do is select 3 domestic services, 1st class, 2nd class and collection in person. Then I specify how much I'm going to charge for each one in the next box (remembering to put 0.40 for 40p otherwise it ends up as £40! ). It would seem normal to charge actual postage plus £1 to cover packaging, handling (going to the post office), and Ebay fees. I personally don't agree with over-charging on postage but I wouldn't worry too much too because plenty of other people seem to be getting away with it.

If you're going to be selling a lot on EBay then you definitely need to get hold of some scales, kitchen scales will do, and familiarise yourself with www.royalmail.co.uk.

I hope this helps

I have been selling on Ebay for over 5 years. but only just started using AUCTIVA. Like yourself, I don't overcharge for posting Just 50p or £1.00 to cover packing etc. There appears to be a trend these days( To get around paying Ebay fees) To charge extortionate fees for posting and a nominal fee for the item. That way the seller isn't bothered if it only sells for the minimum amount, as he is making his money on the postage costs With No fee to Ebay.
I think it's about time someone else started another Auction site to rival Ebay. They have a Monopoly and therefore can charge what they like, Listing Fees, Sellers Fees, Fees for using Paypal. Thats why I only accept paypal from people outside of the U.K.

Sorry if I offended you, I didn't mean to.

I think EBay's going to be very hard to beat. It must cost them a lot to have set it up in the first place and provide all the support etc. At least we've found auctiva so we can save on mutiple and supersized pictures and scheduled auctions.

I think the next step would be for them to create a way of letting you sell things just through your auctiva store and without involving eBay at all. I'm not sure that's ever going to happen though.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Super_Flautist:
Sorry if I offended you, I didn't mean to.

No you didn't offend me at all. I was just letting you know that I did know all the ins and outs of posting
You aren't James Gallway are you

No I'm better than him! Well I will be one day if I can tear myself away from these message boards and get on with practicing my scales!