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[FarmerJohn3285]

Sorry to interrupt, but I have a question before I start posting auctions.....what do you guys base your shipping price on?? I plan on using flat rate boxes from USPS. But can that price change depend on where its being shipped??

Just need a little info so I can get started. THANKS Ya'll

 

[ChooksChick]

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I charge a flat rate of $15 because I ship in pre-cut foam inserts that cost me...but before I used those I charged $12 because I had to buy bubble wrap. I don't use flat-rate boxes because they are generally more expensive than using one of the free priority boxes and just paying by weight.

Bubble wrapping each egg and them taping them together, fat end up, then cushioning that bundle TIGHT in the center of the box so that it can't shift with wadded paper, foam, more bubble wrap, etc. is the easiest way to go. Some bubblewrap each egg with the top and bottom open and put the eggs in a carton, fat side up, then cushion the carton diagonally (corner to corner) in a 12x12x8 priority box. Some use shredded paper in a carton and do the same. Shredded paper can add weight pretty fast.

I prefer the foam from fowlrus, as it's easy, fast, and very good for shipping. It's light and keeps shipping low, as it's a smaller box.

Bubble wrap will be cheaper to ship, due to less weight, of the non-foam options, but you pay for the wrap...so...it's also variable depending on the size of the eggs and the number of them.

You might just watch some of the auctions on the BST section and see if you can figure what's closest to what you're selling. Ship some test eggs to someone to practice wrapping.

 

[aceschix]

Looks like I "won" the bid on Nadine's marans. Sending PM now.

 

[reesepoultry]

6 turkey Variety Pack from lotsapaints

I Bid $12.50

 

[reesepoultry]

yeah

I won the turkey eggs.

 

[19hhbelgian]

Any more turkey eggs? Can't believe I forgot to put my last bid in

 

[shelleyd2008]

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I use the #4 or the #7 boxes available at the USPS website. Flat-rate boxes (unless you are using Regional Rate boxes, also available on USPS.com) are a rip-off for shipping eggs. I base mine on experience for how much the (estimated) package weighs and previous shipments I've sent.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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I charge a flat rate of $15 because I ship in pre-cut foam inserts that cost me...but before I used those I charged $12 because I had to buy bubble wrap. I don't use flat-rate boxes because they are generally more expensive than using one of the free priority boxes and just paying by weight.

Bubble wrapping each egg and them taping them together, fat end up, then cushioning that bundle TIGHT in the center of the box so that it can't shift with wadded paper, foam, more bubble wrap, etc. is the easiest way to go. Some bubblewrap each egg with the top and bottom open and put the eggs in a carton, fat side up, then cushion the carton diagonally (corner to corner) in a 12x12x8 priority box. Some use shredded paper in a carton and do the same. Shredded paper can add weight pretty fast.

I prefer the foam from fowlrus, as it's easy, fast, and very good for shipping. It's light and keeps shipping low, as it's a smaller box.

Bubble wrap will be cheaper to ship, due to less weight, of the non-foam options, but you pay for the wrap...so...it's also variable depending on the size of the eggs and the number of them.

You might just watch some of the auctions on the BST section and see if you can figure what's closest to what you're selling. Ship some test eggs to someone to practice wrapping.

Seriously? Pay for the wrap? If I send 6 LF or duck eggs I'll use 3 sheets of bubble wrap...I think the 'cost' of the wrap is about $.15 for those 3 sheets. The paper I use to pad the boxes is free

ETA: It 'costs' me more to ship quail eggs because I buy cartons for them. Coturnix eggs get sent in 10-pack plastic cartons and bubble wrap...these cartons cost about $.20 each. Usually I sent coturnix eggs in shipments of 50 or more, so that adds up. Button eggs are sent in a partial egg flat, the flats (hold 50 eggs) are about $.38 each.

 

[ChooksChick]

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I charge a flat rate of $15 because I ship in pre-cut foam inserts that cost me...but before I used those I charged $12 because I had to buy bubble wrap. I don't use flat-rate boxes because they are generally more expensive than using one of the free priority boxes and just paying by weight.

Bubble wrapping each egg and them taping them together, fat end up, then cushioning that bundle TIGHT in the center of the box so that it can't shift with wadded paper, foam, more bubble wrap, etc. is the easiest way to go. Some bubblewrap each egg with the top and bottom open and put the eggs in a carton, fat side up, then cushion the carton diagonally (corner to corner) in a 12x12x8 priority box. Some use shredded paper in a carton and do the same. Shredded paper can add weight pretty fast.

I prefer the foam from fowlrus, as it's easy, fast, and very good for shipping. It's light and keeps shipping low, as it's a smaller box.

Bubble wrap will be cheaper to ship, due to less weight, of the non-foam options, but you pay for the wrap...so...it's also variable depending on the size of the eggs and the number of them.

You might just watch some of the auctions on the BST section and see if you can figure what's closest to what you're selling. Ship some test eggs to someone to practice wrapping.

Seriously? Pay for the wrap? If I send 6 LF or duck eggs I'll use 3 sheets of bubble wrap...I think the 'cost' of the wrap is about $.15 for those 3 sheets. The paper I use to pad the boxes is free

I hate to use paper...so I used a lot of bubble wrap

I experimented a lot and just hated the time and my house is all static-y and everything got dog and cat hair stuck all over it...I prefer foam.

Paper seemed to take too long and compacts depending upon the handling. It was too inconsistent for me. I leaned on the bubble-wrap pretty hard...used a lot of it.

 

[shelleyd2008]

We don't have any inside pets (other than 40-60 chicks at any given time and at least 20 button quail) but I could see the problem with pet hair. I use a 'stiff' paper if that makes sense, or make sure to pack them pretty tight. I've not used the foam shippers but I've heard from several people who've gotten quail eggs shipped in them that they didn't work very well. So I'll stick to my bubble wrap and crumpled paper

I also tape the eggs together after wrapping them so they make a 'pack'. Sometimes I double-box them, depending on how 'rare' the eggs are and usually based on the final value. For instance, last season I sold some guinea fowl eggs on Ebay...the final value was $37 for 12 eggs. Those eggs were treated like gold cause at any given time the guineas could hide their nests or go broody and I wouldn't be able to replace eggs.

ETA: I should clarify that the foam shippers don't work well for quail, I've not had any experiences with chicken eggs shipped in them.