How to determine shipping fees for first time seller

[ka141313]

I am a new seller with only one item to sell. I am totally confused about how to set the shipping cost in my ad. I am guessing my item will be 2 lbs, and guessing in a box that would be 15" wide x 24" high.  That is a guess. I am selling multiple set dinnerware. When I entered those dimensions into the shipping calculator the estimate came up around $60 depending which city in  Canada that it ships to. That's crazy! Who would pay that much for shipping?  Am I missing something or is that actually what I would have to charge if I sold the item on eBay. Cause if it is, I guess I might as well stop creating my ad now.  TIA!

[pjcdn2005]

I rarely ship breakable items but based on posts that I've read from sellers that often sell China and fragile collectibles, it is best to double box items like that. I'm sure that there are videos on you tube about how best to package such things.

I do agree with the others that with something that size, you don't want to guess on the size and weight, you need to be accurate in the calculator.  I'm sure that it will be fairly expensive to ship so you might want to try first to sell it on site in your area so that the buyer can pick it up.