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How do I ship a package that Im selling on ebay if I live in Canada?

April 26, 2017Business eBay Finance live package Selling ship small

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How do I ship a package that Im selling on ebay if I live in Canada?

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Before you even list the item, package it up. Include a sheet or two of paper *just in case* and then weigh it. I use a digital food scale I have at home that can handle up to a few pounds. Then visit www.canadapost.ca. Under the Personal tab, select “Find a Rate”. Select “In Canada” first. Enter your dimensions and weight. Find the cheapest rate…I always pick a postal code in BC (since it’s the furthest from my home)…try V1A 1A1. Then do it again. Select “To the USA” and do the same thing. I use 90210 since it’s a California zip code far from where I am. Once I have my rates, then I can list my item. I ALWAYS ship Canada Post. If you ship by courier, then you run the risk of having the receiver pay for brokerage fees and duty/taxes. You might not care, but your buyer will be pretty miffed and you might get negative feedback because of the extra charges. Once your sale is complete, use the eBay option to print shipping labels through PayPal (you’ll have to register). The nea