arog3492 wrote:
Hi there... I'm a casual buyer off ebay recently and I wanted to sell some things.
First of all, I have a couple of questions about shipping and payments I hope to get answered:
- Would I be able to fit a TV season (DVD box set) into a small flat rate box? What's the best way to ship such an item?
- How much does it cost to ship such an item and what other payment do I need to make to Ebay? Do you suggest I print labeling from Ebay as well?
Overall, what is the total cost of my shipping?!
Sorry for the jumble of questions, but I'd appreciate them being answered! Thanks! :D

The small flat rate box is the size that holds a VCR tape. It's not wide enough to cover a DVD. Depending on how many DVD's are in the set, you can ship parcel post and that depends on the total weight of the package including packing materials, or you can ship by regular/medium flat rate box at 10.85. Again, providing the set fits (usually will).
I recommend getting a digital scale from USPS.com site. They can go up to 10 pounds in weight and are very accurate. Flat rate shipping doesn't have a weight issue, but parcel post and first class depend on the weight to get the shipping costs.
Printing labels from eBay will take you to the paypal site. It's super easy to print your labels from there.
It also has the delivery confirmation which you will need if anything goes wrong.
Additional payments to eBay will depend on what you sell an item for...FVF's. They will send you an invoice for payment when the fees are due.
Judy