new $0.75 shipping from eBay - Page 8

shrevecity · 01-26-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by discodanman45

Looks like your shipment is in route. So I guess it is being read as it is transporting. It is silly that they have the USPS tracking as well, that won't be updated...

That is what the clerk told me today that the USPS sensors on the sorters read that long barcode and do lots of things with it this is likely one of them.

tier1dc · 01-27-2021, 02:16 AM

Any consensus on what's the best envelopes to use with this shipping method?

Chrominator · 01-27-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tier1dc

Any consensus on what's the best envelopes to use with this shipping method?

I have the same question. I'd really like to use Coin Envelope #7 (3 1/2" x 6 1/2") or something similar but not sure if these will get rejected or not.

JeffG1954 · 01-27-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by discodanman45

Looks like your shipment is in route. So I guess it is being read as it is transporting. It is silly that they have the USPS tracking as well, that won't be updated...

Just checked the eBay link tracking on the one I sent out yesterday.....it has updated and shows "In Transit". So, while the clerk was not able to scan in the tracking code, it appears that the code is read as it goes thru the sorting machine, so it is being tracked.....all is good and it appears the system works.

longhornjunkie · 01-27-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrominator

I have the same question. I'd really like to use Coin Envelope #7 (3 1/2" x 6 1/2") or something similar but not sure if these will get rejected or not.

Did you guys get this link yesterday? It popped up on the homepage. Sorry if already posted elsewhere.

https://pages.ebay.com/ebaystandardenvelope/

Chrominator · 01-27-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by longhornjunkie

Did you guys get this link yesterday? It popped up on the homepage. Sorry if already posted elsewhere.

https://pages.ebay.com/ebaystandardenvelope/

Thanks! I was looking for these details. Coin envelope #7 will work which is great.

longhornjunkie · 01-27-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrominator

Thanks! I was looking for these details. Coin envelope #7 will work which is great.

I haven't done a label yet. Will it print that small? Edit: I guess so, if their guidelines say it...

Chrominator · 01-27-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by longhornjunkie

I haven't done a label yet. Will it print that small? Edit: I guess so, if their guidelines say it...

I haven't seen a label yet... but when printing, you should be able to reduce the scale%, right?

Frankp2311 · 01-27-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrominator

I haven't seen a label yet... but when printing, you should be able to reduce the scale%, right?

You can, but I wonder if there is an optimum size for the reader to grab he tracking code. Perhaps if the label is shrunk too small it wont read?

shrevecity · 01-27-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankp2311

You can, but I wonder if there is an optimum size for the reader to grab he tracking code. Perhaps if the label is shrunk too small it wont read?

My 70% fit well and were read all i sent yesterday show on the track my shipment site

I podted a photo in on thread last night

dunkindutchmen · 01-27-2021, 11:02 AM

Is ebay enforcing the 4 card limit? I sold a lot of 6 cards (under $10) and I still saw the option to ship it using this new method. I just went with stamps, but would have liked to have tracking if possible.

dev6015 · 01-27-2021, 11:03 AM

Just packed and shipped my first envelope. I sold a $15 card and am sending it in a standard plain white envelope. I'll probably buy some heavier stock envelopes because taping the shipping label to the PWE made me wonder if I was not obeying their "no plastic or plastic-covered envelopes" requirement, but we'll see.

Really awesome program here for eBay / USPS. Hope it works out as well as it seems like it will.

longhornjunkie · 01-27-2021, 11:36 AM

Earlier info about the tracking/scanning mechanism makes me wonder if they will not accept "non-machinable" or at least it won't work, and that's the driver behind all their requirements.

In general if you've been sending toploaders or Card Savers or whatever in PWE it should work the same because the same machines are processing.

The risk on the card limit I guess is a buyer could complain and turn you in for some kind of shipping refund or something... scammers will find a way.

shrevecity · 01-27-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dunkindutchmen

Is ebay enforcing the 4 card limit? I sold a lot of 6 cards (under $10) and I still saw the option to ship it using this new method. I just went with stamps, but would have liked to have tracking if possible.

Ebay will not be the ones enforcing it, it will work like USPS packages where you undercharge shipping they will bill you later for it through your monthly Ebay invoice if the USPS decides it is 2 thick or whatever. I would never send more than 3 cards via PWE no matter what but maybe that isjust me.

smanzari · 01-27-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dunkindutchmen

Is ebay enforcing the 4 card limit? I sold a lot of 6 cards (under $10) and I still saw the option to ship it using this new method. I just went with stamps, but would have liked to have tracking if possible.

It says up to 15 on eBay; just make sure the envelope is less than 0.25in. I have a few with 6 cards that printed fine, can keep you posted on transit if you'd like

shrevecity · 01-27-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

It says up to 15 on eBay; just make sure the envelope is less than 0.25in. I have a few with 6 cards that printed fine, can keep you posted on transit if you'd like

The other announcements said up to 4 cards or 2 toploaders so this is contradicting itself.

Frankp2311 · 01-27-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

It says up to 15 on eBay; just make sure the envelope is less than 0.25in. I have a few with 6 cards that printed fine, can keep you posted on transit if you'd like

I dont think Ebay fully understands the trading cards business. "Ship up to 15 raw cards, or 2 cards in top loaders." I cant imagine putting 15 cards in a PWE and expecting it not to get damaged in the sorting machine.

beauspencer · 01-27-2021, 12:56 PM

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The other announcements said up to 4 cards or 2 toploaders so this is contradicting itself.

That was an old announcement. The current details show 15 cards. Essentially, the numerical value is meaningless because in the end the only thing that matters is weight and thickness. If 20 cards comes in less than 1/4" and under 3 oz. it'll be fine.

shrevecity · 01-27-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beauspencer

That was an old announcement. The current details show 15 cards. Essentially, the numerical value is meaningless because in the end the only thing that matters is weight and thickness. If 20 cards comes in less than 1/4" and under 3 oz. it'll be fine.

I will NEVER send more than 3 cards via PWE anyone who does in my opinion is begging for issues.

shrevecity · 01-27-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankp2311

I dont think Ebay fully understands the trading cards business. "Ship up to 15 raw cards, or 2 cards in top loaders." I cant imagine putting 15 cards in a PWE and expecting it not to get damaged in the sorting machine.

Me either. That ould make the envelope very rigid and create a nice lip to snag on.

dunkindutchmen · 01-27-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shrevecity

Ebay will not be the ones enforcing it, it will work like USPS packages where you undercharge shipping they will bill you later for it through your monthly Ebay invoice if the USPS decides it is 2 thick or whatever. I would never send more than 3 cards via PWE no matter what but maybe that isjust me.

Thanks for the response. When I put 4 cards in a team bag and sandwich them between 2 top loaders, there is legitimately no difference in thickness vs 6 cards in the same scenario... so I might push it.

beauspencer · 01-27-2021, 01:06 PM

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I will NEVER send more than 3 cards via PWE anyone who does in my opinion is begging for issues.

That's a personal choice and nothing wrong with that. Some people NEVER send any cards in a PWE.

dunkindutchmen · 01-27-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smanzari

It says up to 15 on eBay; just make sure the envelope is less than 0.25in. I have a few with 6 cards that printed fine, can keep you posted on transit if you'd like

Sure, thanks.

gregr2 · 01-27-2021, 01:18 PM

There are going to be a lot of jammed sorting machines as people start figuring out what they can and cannot ship like this.

smanzari · 01-27-2021, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankp2311

I dont think Ebay fully understands the trading cards business. "Ship up to 15 raw cards, or 2 cards in top loaders." I cant imagine putting 15 cards in a PWE and expecting it not to get damaged in the sorting machine.

IME, most you can safely and securely fit that will go through the sorters is 12- 2 140pt toploaders with them inside

01-27-2021, 11:03 AM	#187
dev6015 Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 542 dev6015 dev6015	Just packed and shipped my first envelope. I sold a $15 card and am sending it in a standard plain white envelope. I'll probably buy some heavier stock envelopes because taping the shipping label to the PWE made me wonder if I was not obeying their "no plastic or plastic-covered envelopes" requirement, but we'll see. Really awesome program here for eBay / USPS. Hope it works out as well as it seems like it will. __________________ Always looking for rare 1990's baseball, football, and basketball inserts and University of South Carolina Gamecocks players in their college jerseys (all sports) Selling on mySlabs: https://www.myslabs.com/slab/for-sale/?owner=dev6015

01-27-2021, 11:36 AM	#188
longhornjunkie Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 4,509 longhornjunkie	Earlier info about the tracking/scanning mechanism makes me wonder if they will not accept "non-machinable" or at least it won't work, and that's the driver behind all their requirements. In general if you've been sending toploaders or Card Savers or whatever in PWE it should work the same because the same machines are processing. The risk on the card limit I guess is a buyer could complain and turn you in for some kind of shipping refund or something... scammers will find a way. __________________ Collecting Longhorns RCs 1999-2005 FB/BKB http://mmozingo2.tripod.com/otherUTrcs.html Running Card Show (Cards FS) - http://bit.ly/longhornjunkie Sportlots - https://www.sportlots.com/dealers/?dealer=mmozingo click "Auctions tab

01-27-2021, 01:18 PM	#199
gregr2 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 894 gregr2	There are going to be a lot of jammed sorting machines as people start figuring out what they can and cannot ship like this. __________________ Always buying low to mid end resale lots (cards and autos of stars and semi-stars). PM me with what you have and a price.

01-27-2021, 02:16 AM	#177
tier1dc Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 5,541	Any consensus on what's the best envelopes to use with this shipping method?

01-27-2021, 11:02 AM	#186
dunkindutchmen Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 997	Is ebay enforcing the 4 card limit? I sold a lot of 6 cards (under $10) and I still saw the option to ship it using this new method. I just went with stamps, but would have liked to have tracking if possible.