What are the current rates for Canada Post Expedited Lite
Summary: katoro-4 posted a concern about the discrepancy between the listed shipping rate for Canada Post Expedited Lite and the expected rates they had, which were between CAD 4.96 to CAD 5.85. chicweb and flipistics contributed to the conversation by suggesting that the rates likely include additional costs like tax and fuel surcharges, potentially bringing the total to somewhere between CAD 7 and CAD 10, depending on the destination. reallynicestamps suggested using a handling charge to compensate for the unpredictability of fees when setting flat rates, a tip that katoro-4 appreciated. Another participant noted the new shipping calculator tool on eBay may calculate differently by not including certain fees and urged eBay to provide more transparency. The discussion also touched on the issue of these charges not being detailed explicitly by tools like ShipStation or eBay's calculator, adding to users' confusion.
Hey all,
I just listed an item under 200g and created a shipping policy for Canada Post Expedited Lite.
The shipping cost showing in the listing is $8.02. But I thought the rates below were the actual rates, or are these rates from last year? There's nothing showing above $6.
Toronto to Toronto: CAD 4.96
Toronto to Montreal: CAD 5.58
Toronto to Halifax: CAD 5.69
Toronto to Vancouver: CAD 5.81
Toronto to Yellowknife: CAD 5.85
Thanks for the help
flipistics
·1 year ago@lotzofuniquegoodies I tested the shipping calculator out with a few of my recent orders, and it was either dead on or higher by a few cents. It certainly appears to be including tax and fuel surcharge.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·1 year ago@flipistics
I have noticed inconsistencies so didn't want to say 1 way or another. If the request to show a detailed breakdown of charges (tools & eBay labels - see screenshot below) ever happens that would provide some transparency. Giving a template without including applicable subsiduary charges and the tool with the disclaimer are baffling. Plus no way with the tool to add in things like insurance or signature was a downgrade. CP's calculator tool works seamlessly and is 100% reliable with all charges shown.
As I mentioned above the disclaimer stating an estimate only adds to confusion/reliability.
US Display. Does not mirror CA
flipistics
·1 year ago@lotzofuniquegoodies For whatever it's worth, yesterday I tested out ShipStation and discovered that they ALSO do not break tax out. They apparently get a quote from the shipping companies and that price is just a number with no details. It's likely that's the same issue eBay is having regarding tax.
hansatrade
·1 year agoIt always depends on the postal code (from/to). I usually pay 7.50 to 9.50 (tax/fuel included).
Just prepared for shipment - MTL - NB - $8.12.
flipistics
·1 year agoThose prices don't include tax or fuel surcharge. The prices generally seem to range between the upper $7 to a little over $10 depending where it's going to. Note that extremely remote regions don't get the good rates though (airstage locations for example). It may cost you well over $20 for those.
If you're using calculated shipping you shouldn't have to worry. If you're using rate tables, you'll have to intelligently pick some numbers and realize that on some orders you'll make a little and on some you'll lose a little.
reallynicestamps
·1 year agoIt is possible to add a Handling Charge, which is not seen by the buyer, to even your odds a little if you are using Flat Rates.
katoro-4
OP1 year agoGood tip about the handling charge, thank you.
katoro-4
OP1 year agoGood tip about the handling charge, I've started working on that 😊
katoro-4
OP1 year agoThanks for this response.
lotzofuniquegoodies
·1 year ago@katoro-4
Unfortunately the revised calc. tool does not include tax and fuel. Just confirmed. The rates do change(distance adjust) with a modification to postal code with data entry. Note: Format for the revised tool is 0.20 not .200
https://www.ebay.ca/shp/calc/rates
Postal Codes Samples
Belleville Ont : K8P 4G8
Winnipeg, Mb : R2X 1R2
St. John's NL - A0A 1C0
Yellowknife NT - X1A 3H2
Disclaimer with eBay Calculator:
Disclaimer: This shipping calculator is intended for informational use only and does not include all potential applicable fees. By using shipping calculator, you acknowledge that eBay is making no representations or guarantees regarding actual fee and sales amounts and that the results are estimates only.
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If your item will fit sometimes the prepaid boxes are a cheaper option.
-Lotz
@devon@ebay
Was there reasoning behind the revised calculator for NOT including tax and fuel surcharges in the calculation? The previous tool worked great. New one....not so much.
chicweb
·1 year agoWith the Lite option, I never saw anything less than 7$ personnally. It might depend of where you send from and the destination.
Someone ever saw as low as 4.96$ ? I'm curious about it.