| Shipping packages is a daily task for eBay sellers. It | | | | package. |
| may not be the most exciting part of the business, but | | | | Another convenient and time-saving service provided |
| shipping is the final step in the selling process. Many | | | | by USPS is in-home pickup. This service is free.Go to |
| sellers use various on-line postage printing services to | | | | the USPS website and choose "Schedule a Pick Up." |
| print labels and save time and eliminate the hassle of | | | | This feature allows users to schedule carrier pis-up for |
| going to the post office. If you can navigate eBay and | | | | up to three months in advance. If you aren't sure how |
| PayPal, you can easily prepare your packages at | | | | many packages you will have each day, just provide |
| home and have your mail carrier pick them up on a | | | | an average so your mail carrier will have some idea of |
| daily basis. | | | | what to expect. Your carrier will pick up domestic as |
| Try using PayPal postage. On your eBay selling | | | | well as international packages. |
| manager, you will see a drop down box next to each | | | | If you plan to start shipping your items from home, |
| item in your "Awaiting Shipment" view. One of the | | | | stock up on supplies. The USPS website has a section |
| choices is "Print Shipping Label." If you choose this | | | | where you can order Priority Mail supplies, Delivery |
| option, eBay will connect you with PayPal and you can | | | | Confirmation slips, international forms, and Express Mail |
| complete the information for shipping that item. Choose | | | | supplies. All of these supplies are free and will be |
| First Class, Priority, or Parcel Post. The funds will be | | | | delivered to your door. The post office has come a |
| deducted from your PayPal account and the label will | | | | long way in the last few years to accommodate small |
| print. Many sellers use this procedure to print postage | | | | home businesses. |
| online. PayPal shipping also includes options for | | | | For more information on eBay shipping and how to |
| insurance and delivery confirmation. There is no cost to | | | | print postage online through other services, download |
| use PayPal shipping. | | | | my free eBook, The Ultimate eBay Shipping Guide. |
| If you don't like the PayPal option, try shipping directly | | | | This guide has a flow chart to help you determine the |
| from using their Click-N-Ship service to print postage | | | | most cost effective way to ship packages, answers |
| online. Log on to the site, choose "Print a Shipping | | | | to common shipping questions, and everything an eBay |
| Label" and follow the prompts. You will need to enter a | | | | seller needs to know about domestic and international |
| payment method such as a debit or credit card. Your | | | | shipping. |
| postage label will print and you can affix it to your | | | | |