Hi Petequote:Originally posted by PeteB:
I am getting killed by the new DSR system. I deal in a lot of used books and ship via media mail. I charge the flat rate according to the USPS Chart and add $.99 to cover the cost of the box, labels, tape, and handling. Not exactly a profit item.
I often ship the same day as the order is paid, and never more than one business day after payment.
I send people emails at every stage of the game, sometimes 4-5 total. Nobody can say my customers don't know what I am doing.
I box very securely and also wrap each book in sealed plastic. I have had customers email me with complements on my packaging.
So why can't I get a decent DSR on shipping and handling? Every time I get it up a bit, somebody is angry at their postman and I get whacked and down in the listings again.
It's all part of an insidious plot..............
Pete b
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I totally agree with you. I am in the same boat. I am having the same problem that is why I signed up today to find some advice. I feel a little better knowing others are having the same problem. People expect the book to be cheap and the postage cheaper. Like you said by the time we pay the postage / padded waterproof envelope / del conf. you are at $4 where is the profit for us? piratepatricia