Priority Rates through the roof
We also are feeling the effect of the latest USPS rate hike. Normally we set a flat rate for shipment of eBay items anywhere in the US via Priority Mail. However, since the rate increase it is becoming difficult to establish a "fair" rate to cover larger items. For example we have previously been able to ship a Mercedes headlight lens from Georgia to the West coast for less than $20, now with the new rates it is running almost $40. We can not pass through such a high rate on an item costing less than $130. The problem is that the Post Office now charges based upon the size of the box, not just the true weight and distance. In the past we have been very happy with the delivery time with using Priority Mail. But it looks like we may have to go with a slower delivery method based upon the cost of doing business with the USPS.
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