Reasonable amount to charge for shipping for hatching eggs??

[pips&peeps]

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I agree, I just shipped nine eggs and was going to use a smaller flat rate box, but then I weighed it in the bigger box and it was cheaper. The bigger box is based on weight. I think if you are selling smaller quantities of eggs it is cheaper to use the regular box.

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

I just shipped my first two boxes of eggs ever and it cost me $12 and change for UPS shipping, $3.00 for a small roll of bubble wrap, which I used a whole roll per box, and .75 for a newspaper for packing material too.
I only asked $10 for shipping but one person gave me more to compensate for the extra cost, I didn't know how much it would be as I had never done it before.
Shipping might have been cheaper but I ran into problems with my local USPS who asked my DH what was in the box and when he said "Eggs" she wouldn't let him ship the box...
It's been a mess, but also a learning experience and next time I know that it will run me right around $16 for shipping. I may stick with sending UPS with all the problems I've heard with USPS and eggs.

 

[MissPrissy]

Could it be RI state regulation on eggs causing the USPS problems? I know there are a couple states that won't let eggs in or out without some very specific documents.

 

[magsrags]

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It must be RI State because here in NY I can send & receive hatching eggs no problem.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

As far as the original question goes. I am a hugh ebay seller of hatching eggs. We go the extra mile in boxing and packing so there is no way possible for the guys to be injured IF the p.o. acts resposibbly! BUT folks, I have to pay for all that stuff, TAPE SHARPIES, PEANUTS, BUBBLE WRAP, LABLES ETC, not to mention ebay and paypal fees. Last year alone were 3 grand!
We charge $12 for 6 , $15 for 12 and $20 for 24.
And lose money on every box still, so dont be so quick to pass judgemnt on you sellers price until you have done it for a few years yourself.
I use the flate rate boxes, simply because, I know every time what to charge, I dont have time to try to save 50 cents by useing the other boxes. The only time I DO use the standard box, is if you are within a few hundred miles of us, then yes, it is worth it then.
But always be ware that the price on that little ol P.O. sticker is NO WHERE near what it actually cost to get them to you safely.And in the end, isnt that what really matters?
You can always use the cheap guy and get scrambled eggs on arrival, BUT what have you accomplished then?
I beleave our rates are more than fair, but some of you are right, some folks out there do over charge for shipping. Just use your own judgement and decide what a safely packed egg is worth to you.
Is IT a 50 cent mix breed egg or a $200 a dozen set of merriam turkey eggs?

 

[tonini3059]

thanks so much everyone!! I have learned a lot about how to pack and ship eggs and what is good to charge. So when the time comes i will be ready

. Which won't be for awhile though unfortunately my husband had to cull our whole flock of chickens and pheasants due to an illness so it will unfortunately be awhile...

 

[slaghunter]

pips&peeps :

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I agree, I just shipped nine eggs and was going to use a smaller flat rate box, but then I weighed it in the bigger box and it was cheaper. The bigger box is based on weight. I think if you are selling smaller quantities of eggs it is cheaper to use the regular box.

I have never sold eggs on ebay but have sold literally 1000's of other things. Here are a few tips I learned over the years. As stated above if you know the average weight of say twelve eggs with all packing materials you can put that weight in your auction and the shipping will automatically be calculated on the buyers zip code. No extra figuring. I always add a handling fee to cover the cost to list the auction and paypal fee's (figure your packing material cost and add it in). Please don't be offended by this because if you think your not paying for Walmart's last building every time you shop there your sadly mistaken. It's called the cost of doing business and it is ALWAYS passed on the consumer.

If you use the click and ship all you need is a credit card and your computer. When using priority boxes (delivered free to your door from usps check out the website) You get a discount on the shipping over going to the post office (5% I think). And the best part......

When you get done printing the shipping labels online click to schedule a pick up and the postal carrier will come to your door and pick up your packages. No time out of your day no gas to and from post office.

The most aggravating thing about selling on the internet.......1% of the people. There are just some people that want something for nothing - there is no pleasing them.

Some one stated earlier the key to buying any product online. know what you are willing to pay INCLUDING shipping. When that cost is exceeded stop bidding - don't start complaining.​

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Get the seller's zipcode and check www.usps.com for auctual shipping charges. This way you can tell if they are way over charging you. Expect to pay a little extra to cover the cost of shipping materials and a trip to the post office (if necessary).

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

But always be ware that the price on that little ol P.O. sticker is NO WHERE near what it actually cost to get them to you safely.And in the end, isnt that what really matters?
You can always use the cheap guy and get scrambled eggs on arrival, BUT what have you accomplished then?
I beleave our rates are more than fair, but some of you are right, some folks out there do over charge for shipping. Just use your own judgement and decide what a safely packed egg is worth to you.
Is IT a 50 cent mix breed egg or a $200 a dozen set of merriam turkey eggs?

Hi! I don't have $200 a dozen eggs, but if I did I'd still wrap and pack them just like every box that leaves here (even the 50 cent mix breed eggs).
Wrapping & Packing Eggs For Shipping

Lisa​

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

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It very well could be... How does one find out?
My husband is a mailman for USPS of all things, and he doesn't remember being told in his training that eggs were one of the things not allowed. He knew perishable foods were but cannot remember any talk on hatching eggs... He's very softspoken and didn't challenge the woman local where we tried to mail it first (he's a mailman in a different city).