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USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?

USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?

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USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?
Jul 14, 2010 10:02 AM
Yesterday I had a 2lb 4oz package going to Canada. Normally don't ship Internationally, but had a request before auction ended. USPS gave me the price for First Class (under 4lbs) of $10.89. Sothis is the information I relayed. He won the item, but when I went to print Label after he paid, option of First Class DID NOT exist??? Only Federal Express and Priority, which both were double or more!!! So I had to DRIVE to the Post Office to physically mail the package.....WHY??? Obviously I have always hesitated shipping Worldwide because of extra forms and such, but opportunity for higher sales does exsist outside of US.
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by black*max (309 ) View Listings
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Re: USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?
Jul 14, 2010 12:38 PM
Paypal don't offer it because you have no seller protection using FCI.



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Re: USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?
Jul 14, 2010 12:27 PM
You can use Stamps.com to ship FCI right from your computer; and there is no subscription for eBay sellers. To read more about it, go to the International Trading, do a search and there you'll find a link (or just Google it).

Congrats on your international sale and Happy Selling! :)
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Re: USPS International Rates Offered Different than Ebay and Paypal?
Jul 14, 2010 10:16 AM
USPS does not offer First Class International via PayPal shipping or USPS Click 'N' Ship. I'm pretty sure they don't offer it on-line anywhere. First Class International has no tracking/DC (neither do Flat Rate Envelopes). First Class International is a pain in the butt, as it requires an often time-consuming wait in line, and no seller protection. As such, it's best to only offer it on lower cost items where you're willing to take the risk for the sale.


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