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mirakbiz_inc · ‎03-17-2005

Has anyone signed with CPC using the PS link?

I would like to compare rates

rd1000 · ‎03-18-2005

I am finding about a 20% savings on average. And the desktop version works great. I don't have much patience for online tools.

The thing they do not tell you though is that you need to call them and get an account number. If you don't, you will only get the 3% online discount. I didn't bother with it for almost a year because I only saw the 3% discount and did not feel it was worth it, until the good folks here pointed out the account number. I figure I could have saved about $1000 had I known. Thank you to the wonderful CP rep who failed to point that out when I originally called and set up the account.

Rob

aabros · ‎03-19-2005

Rob

It's because your rep didn't care. He must have changed position the day after you had a talk with him.

Anthony

a1bookdealer · ‎03-21-2005

Hi,

I'm new to Electronic Shipping Tools. Does it really require a laser printer? Has anyone done it before with a dot matrix (that's what I have). Thanks for any help.

althetrainer · ‎03-21-2005

I am new too. I know with my Venture One card I get 5% off, then being a PS I get an additional 10% off if I use EST. I didn't know it would make a difference if I went to Canada Post thru a Power Seller link than going to http://canadapost.ca? I don't even know where the PS link is. Someone please give a little insight. 🙂

mirakbiz_inc · ‎03-22-2005

a1bookdealer

Dot Matrix printer won't work. Ink Jet may do the work, but Laser is better (and cheaper)

althetrainer

You don't get an additional 10% off, you just get the 10% off

mr.rockinger · ‎03-22-2005

A bit off-topic here.

I tried to use the desktop EST a couple of years(?) back when it was first offered by CPC. I immeidately decided against using it because I can't do one copy-and-paste of the buyer's name and address onto the form. (I just don't type well). Has the EST software made any change since then?

Plus if I use the regional xpresspost plastic envelope, I save over 30% or more depending on the destination.

Regarding the cost of the inkjet printer ink. I bought a refill-kit on ebay for a song. I can refill a HP ink cartridge-printhead many many time before it goes south. So cost is not an issue if you don't mind getting your fingers dirty.

althetrainer · ‎03-22-2005

No additional 10%? So whoever told me about 5% for Venture One and another 10% for PS was wrong. Oh well, better than nothing. Thanks for the answer.

mirakbiz_inc · ‎03-23-2005

mr.resenter

I use a program called clip mate. It allows me to copy the address in one shot (from my paypal invoice or my marketworks invloce) and "explode" it into each field on the EST screen (no typing) that combined with pre-setted containers (size and weight) makes me spend about 15 seconds per transaction (at the most)

Clip Mate is available for a 30 day trial, they have easy to follow tutorials. It can also be used with the online versios, UPS, FedEx or anything else. I cannot longer use a computer that does not have clip mate installed.... 😉

lakesen · ‎03-26-2005

Hi Everyone,

I tried to use EST, but the rate it show me is same as in postoffice for Small package USA (CND3.95). Somebody in here told to me I can get the discount for small package USA also. Can you tell me it's correct or not? How to do it? I got the discount for shipment in Canada.

Thanks,

aabros · ‎03-27-2005

You must ship at least 50,000 parcels/year to get the first level of discount with Canada Post for USA/Intl Small Packets Air/Surface. No, this is not a joke.