To summarize.
What is not included with eBay labels:
- An invoice with break down of charges including tax(s), fuel surcharge, added option(signature) & applied discount
- Option to pay for postage using a secondary method
- All available options that CP provides at the counter including services and add ons
- A fully functional postage calculator
- A procedure for generating a CP claim for lost, late or damaged shipments. eBay technically owns the account (s)
- Options to add an email addy when required for customs
- Phone number field is missing for Canadian parcels
- No notes section that prints to label for special handling
- No option to choose between return or destroy for refused parcels.
- Missing a proper field for VAT information vs the current use of address line that CAN corrupt delivery when that line does not display. (Recently discovered this for a UK address and it was confirmed by buyer as a requirement.)
- label does not show actual original weight when cubing is applicable. (This information is hit or miss with most couriers.)
- There is no revised detailed invoice for shipments that have been audited. Would be helpful for knowing what a user has done wrong. Just a charge that shows up when a shipment has been audited.
- Refund procedure for Voids is 21 days vs standard 7 to 10 days.
- Option to choose which services you would like to use discounted rates. Currently it is CP/UPS/Fedex. All or none of above.
- Option to add more than 100.00 insurance when it is required.
- Option is missing for Shipping Tubes. Available with CP and Shippo
If I have missed any, please feel free to add. Or anything else that you think should be there.
-Lotzofuniquegoodies
Note 1: IF you add a UR tracking number vs the generic non trackable UR number eBay gives the buyer the impression that the shipment departed in 2 shipments. There is no over ride. Same thing happens if you void a label. It ties the 2 tracking numbers together with the voided label never arriving.
Note 2: If you print the current display for a shipment under the eBay labels tab the default is now "8" copies. (It was 4.) You have to remember to update before hitting print
Note 3: If you manually enter tracking number or edit after your handling time the system automatically believes shipment was created late even if it wasn't.
Note 4: eBay label help page mentions the following.
- Enter the package details, such as type, weight, and dimensions.
- Choose your mailing date from the Ship on dropdown menu.
- Select your preferred shipping service, and choose any additional services you want to add such as insurance (fees may apply for these).
Those changes are MIA