Global Shipping Program

[golden_monkey]

So i get a little prompt today about this new Global Shipping Program.

I read about it and it seems like its pretty badass.

you ship to a shipping center, they handle customs and the international shipping end of it.

and you only pay domestic shipping?

am I reading this right? cause it really seems GREAT.

[golden_monkey]

ok it appears to be as good as im thinking it is.

im testing it out with all future listings so we'll see how it works and if it actually gets more eyeballs on my listings.

[JJGold]

Do you have a link?

[golden_monkey]

im guessing its invite only or something.. i just tried to get the wife hooked up on it and I came up blank.

search on e-ay for it or online.

[slim jim]

eBay to Launch Brand New Export Program in the US

[golden_monkey]

kinda feels like we have a more level playing field with those chinese epacket sellers.

if so... watch out... im coming for you more then I already am.


im giving it a shot... i'll post back my results.

[yotano211]

I just read the arictle in the link, thanks slim jim.

My biggest issue with the whole thing is this statement, "Sellers opting in to the Global Shipping Program have no control over the shipping service or cost for the international leg of the shipment.

Sorry but I am making a full time living with this and I want full control in how I ship things overseas.

And plus you will have more 3rd party people touching your packages. I prefer only people that work with the postal system in any country handling my packages. At least I think, they have a better hiring service than most private companies.

I will fully opt out of this program, even if it costs less than using USPS. I am fine now and why change my ways.

[golden_monkey]

the international leg is also paid for by the buyer not you, you are only on the hook for the domestic... which is also paid by the buyer.

so its as easy as shipping to anywhere in the USA... with better tracking. As it stands now overseas tracking is done with a blindfold.

pack, ship, pray.

if these guys can cut better overseas rates, great go for it. overseas shipping is pricey if they have some kinda deal and can save everyone on both sides of the table money I say why not. Once it gets to the US destination im off the hook.. i've kept my end of the deal and they state that. If it gets lost damaged or whatever.... im refunded.


Like i said.. im TESTING, let you know how good/bad/ sales/up/down ... stay tuned.

[slim jim]

i wonder how this will work. what if the shipping center screws something up and sends the wrong package somewhere, when i get left bad feedback what will happen?

[yotano211]

Originally Posted by golden_monkey

the international leg is also paid for by the buyer not you, you are only on the hook for the domestic... which is also paid by the buyer.

so its as easy as shipping to anywhere in the USA... with better tracking. As it stands now overseas tracking is done with a blindfold.

pack, ship, pray.

if these guys can cut better overseas rates, great go for it. overseas shipping is pricey if they have some kinda deal and can save everyone on both sides of the table money I say why not. Once it gets to the US destination im off the hook.. i've kept my end of the deal and they state that. If it gets lost damaged or whatever.... im refunded.


Like i said.. im TESTING, let you know how good/bad/ sales/up/down ... stay tuned.

Sorry but I dont believe in PSP (pack, ship, pray), I believe in PST (pack, ship, track). The only PSP I believe or want is broken in my closet.

If buyers dont want to pay for the more expensive international tracking then I dont ship. Only country in the world I do 1st international shipping is to Japan.

But keep us posted on your results. I would love to know them.

[rsot]

So - eb is kind of doing a fulfillment service like Az? Yes, other people handling your packages is kind of a no no for f*ke item sellers...or bigtime pricey items

[yotano211]

The items dont have to be f*ke or high price, to me just it means more unqualified people handling the package.

When DHL was operating in the US, on 5 occasions in 1 year I had the package opened and nothing in it. DHL now contracts all shipments within the US to 3rd party delivery people or USPS (I think). i rather have usps than dhl.

[golden_monkey]

Originally Posted by rsot

So - eb is kind of doing a fulfillment service like Az? Yes, other people handling your packages is kind of a no no for f*ke item sellers..

im not a f*ke item scammer.

im legit and bust my a-- unlike those people.

[yotano211]

Originally Posted by golden_monkey

im not a f*ke item scammer.

im legit and bust my a-- unlike those people.

rsot didn't say you where selling ph*ke stuff, he said to a broad base audience.

[AmazonStealth]

This is intended for China Wholesalers. eBay loves china wholesalers. It gives them huge huge profits, and if they can cut out the middle man to make more money they will.

Monopoly at its finest. eBay --> PayPal --> Shipping Service

Gotta give them props.

[yotano211]

Originally Posted by AmazonStealth

This is intended for China Wholesalers. eBay loves china wholesalers. It gives them huge huge profits, and if they can cut out the middle man to make more money they will.

yea when they are selling stuff for 99 cents and paypal gets a min of 2.9% and 29 or 30 cents of that, it equals a much higher profit margin vs someone selling a $900 laptop.

People like to buy cheap things.

[golden_monkey]

Originally Posted by AmazonStealth

This is intended for China Wholesalers. eBay loves china wholesalers. It gives them huge huge profits, and if they can cut out the middle man to make more money they will.

Monopoly at its finest. eBay --> PayPal --> Shipping Service

Gotta give them props.

****, they already have cheap as hell epackets what more help do they need?

[golden_monkey]

Originally Posted by yotano211

yea when they are selling stuff for 99 cents and paypal gets a min of 2.9% and 29 or 30 cents of that, it equals a much higher profit margin vs someone selling a $900 laptop.

People like to buy cheap things.

.99 cents..... free shipping
shipping times 10 days to 30 days.

use their "advantage" agasint them.

[mercurial333]

What are the shipping charges for the buyers, that's the question? If they try to charge the buyers too much, they might not buy. Then I'm stuck in the shipping program and wondering why my items don't sell, lol.

Also what shipping carrier or carriers do they use?

And last but not least, no control over Customs Forms I think (?). Most international buyers don't want to pay 20%-40% tax on a 1000-2000$ item.

[yotano211]

Originally Posted by mercurial333

What are the shipping charges for the buyers, that's the question? If they try to charge the buyers too much, they might not buy. Then I'm stuck in the shipping program and wondering why my items don't sell, lol.

Also what shipping carrier or carriers do they use?

And last but not least, no control over Customs Forms I think (?). Most international buyers don't want to pay 20%-40% tax on a 1000-2000$ item.

All your other questions I dont know but I do know that that it's against the law to put "gift" on customs forms if the item is not a "gift" of some sort. I dont want to try and test the system out, I already have tons of problems to deal with ebay and their bull**it VERO program. I might undervalue the item by 10-20% but that's my limit.

I got a VERO hit on my TRS account today for a auction for a Western Digital hard drive. They say that the term "Scorpio Black" is copyrighted. What a BULL S......

[golden_monkey]

waoh i've got hit with some stupid stuff but thats pretty bad... next time.

western digital... spinning platters hard drive..

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I got my 1st intern order today... let you know how it goes.

[yotano211]

Now on, I am only putting the size and company in the title.

Check back on that 1st order. I want a full report.