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Dshel61 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Does anyone know what the average cost of shipping 1 slabbed book within the lower 48 states should be? I think a slab weighs only about 1 to 1.5 lbs. I will be shipping from Atlanta, GA. | ||
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dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Rough guesstimate: $12-$18 depending on weight, which coast it is going to and whether you use USPS flat rate or not. | ||
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Dshel61 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Yea, there are a lot of variables involved. I'm going to be putting some slabs on ebay and wasn't sure what I should set the shipping cost at. Don't know where I will be sending them to yet. But if I set it say at $15 it should cover it? |
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dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Yes, exception being if you go GA to Cali, that can be up to $18 depending on weight and whether you use the flat rate boxes. For eBay, I recommend free shipping and just up yer price by $15 or so, but that's me. |
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 I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for.
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| I double box everything and can usually keep the weight to 2.0 or less unless we are talking about a magazine. I charge $12.95 for one slab, $16.95 for one magazine and exact shipping for two or more slabs. Even at 2.0 lbs I lose a bit if I am sending to California or Hawaii with signature confirmation. Of course, those books are $250+ so in the end it makes sense. |
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Jakernaught private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I see you Dpiercy! Where is your all seeing eye!? CBSI | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by Dshel61you can always ship it flat rate |
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dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Jakernaught  I try and use my store logo for some stuff. |
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Jakernaught private msg quote post Address this user | |
Right! Good thinking! Funny to run into you out and about my friend. Every one listen to dpiercy he knows what he's talking about--also he can recommend some great comic/beer pairings |
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dpiercy private msg quote post Address this user | |
@Jakernaught - thanks. I'm down & dirty in the trenches here, fighting for respect.  |
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Darkga private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Dshel61 What do you have for sale? I'm local to Atlanta and can do in person pickup or we may be able to make some trades.  |
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 Iām Kinda Married To A Celebrity.
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| You could always quote $20 & promise in the ad to refund the buyer the difference of what it actually cost after the item ships. But I use the skinny medium priority box ($13.60 anywhere in the US). With that base price, adding insurance estimates is easy. I've only had one slab crack in transit with the medium box. Use a lot of bubble wrap & you should be fine. |
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verbogyrater private msg quote post Address this user | |
| 13 and change for up to priority mail medium box. There's three priority boxes - the small "video" box won't fit books or slabs. The priority mailer envelope is usually 7-9 but that's gambling due to protection. I bubble wrap(large bubbles) at least three times covering all edges. Nice avatar BTW. I've got a few of those. |
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I had no way of knowing that 9.8 graded copies signed by Adam Hughes weren't what you were looking for.
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Quote:Originally Posted by verbogyrater Flat Rate Medium boxes are a tight fit for slabs. Put the slab in a 1092 box, put that box in a 1095 box. It will give you room for bubble wrap unlike the flat rate boxes. I would rather spend the extra money than damage the book. |
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verbogyrater private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by drchaos Never had any problems and it fits like a glove with three layers of premium bubble wrap. My customers don't need to pay more than 13.75 for priority shipping. If the want a gigantic box then that the slabs swims around in then they can always request it. Priority boxes are fine, I just shipped two this morning to a couple of happy customers. I've never received any bad reviews. I've never received or sent anything bigger. |
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conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I believe flat rate priority shipping by USPS in a medium box is $13.60 to anywhere U.S. | ||
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Dshel61 private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by Darkga PM sent |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Jakernaught Really? All he ever gives us here are pictures of beer.  |
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verbogyrater private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by conditionfreakI was rounding. Yes my ebay slips say 13.60. |
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conditionfreak private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by verbogyrater I wasn't correcting. Just providing info. I didn't read all of the posts. |
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