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[asyahijab]

This is my situation.

I got 4 low DSR already on shipping, so I want to protect it by absorb partial shipping cost in my asking price. By doing so my items seem more expensive than my competitor eventhough for total price (price+shipping) mine is still better deal.

But  my sale becoming very slow since I started it. Well still too early to judge. Today is the 10th day.

How long should I stay and say absorb shipping cost on asking price do not work for me?

Need advice from advance seller about my situation.

[pierrelebel]

"absorb partial shipping cost in my asking price"

What does that mean?

What are your average gross margins?

For example, if you absorb $1 on a $15 item, it reduces your margin by 7%.  If your cost is $5, you are OK.  If your cost is $12, you should find something else to occupy your time!

"seem more expensive than my competitor"

Are your competitors selling the same products, similar products? better quality products? inferior quality products? 

[asyahijab]

One of my product that have a good sale records are sold by couple competitor .  I guess we got from same source.

My other products is similar with that one but so far I havenot seen others sell it, used to have good sale record too.

I give free shipping for domestic, and absorb $1 for international shipping.

My competitor put their price $12.5 + $6 shipping (ship from ASIA).

I put my price $13.99 (free shipping for Canadian, $2 for US and $4 for the rest).

[pierrelebel]

There is nothing wrong with your pricing structure - it may be a bit low when compared to your competitors, but that is your choice.

Good Luck.