Thread: usps ?

just ordered some items off of ebay and seller shipped parcel post. does any have ideas about the avg shipping time for going this route.

my understanding is that parcel post is a "space available" system... if they have space on the truck, then it goes, if not, it'll wait til there's room. Can be quick, can take 1-2 weeks....luck of the draw.

Originally Posted by windycitygtp

just ordered some items off of ebay and seller shipped parcel post. does any have ideas about the avg shipping time for going this route.

Depending on the origin of the item and the destination USPS parcel post can take as little as 3 days or as long as 10 days. (Sunday not included).

i ordered like 15 things on ebay in the past 2 weeks ive received everything within about 4 days of ordering stuff and i ordered my houseofgraphx decal on the 27th and it will be at my door tomarrow

Originally Posted by GTPJOE90

i ordered like 15 things on ebay in the past 2 weeks ive received everything within about 4 days of ordering stuff and i ordered my houseofgraphx decal on the 27th and it will be at my door tomarrow

i take it they sent your items via Priority mail

Originally Posted by DnaProdigy

Depending on the origin of the item and the destination USPS parcel post can take as little as 3 days or as long as 10 days. (Sunday not included).

from st.louis to chicago about a four hour drive

Originally Posted by windycitygtp

from st.louis to chicago about a four hour drive

USPS breaks down travel time and pricing based on Zones, i believe their are 5. SO basically if you ship an item to the same zone as you it will be cheapest and fastest.

Originally Posted by DnaProdigy

USPS breaks down travel time and pricing based on Zones, i believe their are 5. SO basically if you ship an item to the same zone as you it will be cheapest and fastest.

im just trying to understand why the seller shipped parcel post vs Priority mail
i went to usps site and the shipping cost was about 13.00 i gave them 15.00 for shipping

but never less next time i will pay more attn to detail

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

They probably make money on shipping, alot of companies do.

even the small ebayers got to make it lol

Depending on where it's coming from it'll take as long as the mentioned 10 days excluding sunday. From here (MN) to you would take 2-4 business days parcel post. I'm looking at my rates system next to me lol. I work at a UPS Store and we have their rates as well.

And yeah, they probably charged extra $$ for shipping just for a couple more bucks. Easy money for internet sales.

Originally Posted by windycitygtp

im just trying to understand why the seller shipped parcel post vs Priority mail
i went to usps site and the shipping cost was about 13.00 i gave them 15.00 for shipping

I used to sell stuff on eBay and do the same thing. Reason being is varying price of shipping. It could cost me $5 to ship an item or up to $15 so i would charge $15.