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neonpanther · ‎05-17-2017

I was looking at some listings that offer free shipping within Canada, such as this one - it's ostensibly being sent via Canada Post service - but I've looked around at shipping rates and can't understand how they make it work... I can't find CP rates that aren't equal to or greater than the item cost as far as I can tell...

I have some small items of a similar nature that I would like to sell, but I have no idea where they are getting the shipping rates inexpensive enough to justify it with regards to the total cost of the item.

If I were selling these spinners or something similar size and weight, how would I do what they're doing on shipping?

Where are they getting these rates that they can do that?

Are they shipping them in something other than a regular bubble mailer that makes it work? I don't know.

Maybe I'm ignorant of something, maybe I'm missing something, any help or ideas?

Thanks in advance!!

pierrelebel · ‎05-17-2017

I have a very simple solution for you: BUY ONE.

Once you receive it you will have the information you need about shipping.

neonpanther · ‎05-17-2017

You know, that makes perfect sense 🙂

I'm foolish not to have done it already.

I'll see what I can learn and let you know if I have any other questions, thank you.

dutchman48 · ‎05-17-2017

They are probably being sent letter mail at a cost of under $2. Looks like China stuff so acquisition costs will be minimal.

Probably still a decent return on his investment.

femmefan1946 · ‎05-17-2017

His $9.45 selling price includes the cost of shipping.

If the item weighs 50 grams and is less than 2cm thick, it moves by LetterMail for $1.80.

Free Shipping, in other words, isn't.

BTW-- he may be shipping from China. Canada Post would still be delivering the toy under the terms of the Universal Postal Union Tready of 1874.

ypdc_dennis · ‎05-17-2017

@neonpanther wrote:
I was looking at some listings that offer free shipping within Canada, such as this one - it's ostensibly being sent via Canada Post service - but I've looked around at shipping rates and can't understand how they make it work... I can't find CP rates that aren't equal to or greater than the item cost as far as I can tell...

That item certainly looks smaller than 2cm thick so it can be sent as oversize lettermail in Canada.

000-100g .. $1.80
101-200g .. $2.95
201-300g .. $4.10
301-400g .. $4.70
401-500g .. $5.05

plus tax. And costs less than that if they ship using discounted stamps.

Flat rate anywhere in Canada. No tracking, no insurance. Great for lots of stuff.

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neonpanther · ‎05-17-2017

Thanks guys. To be clear, do they for sure let you send items via lettermail (within those weight ranges) that are plastic/metal and not only media mail type material? My assumption was not, but I guess they do?

pierrelebel · ‎05-17-2017

Within Canada you can send by Canada Post just about anything as lettermail if under 2cm and 500g

If shipping outside Canada, the rules are different.

Correspondence can be sent letterpost while "merchandise" should technically be sent "light packet" if under 2cm and 500g

Please invest a few minutes of your time and get more information from your local post office or postal station.

Good Luck.

neonpanther · ‎05-17-2017

I certainly will, thank you.

pierrelebel · ‎05-18-2017

torontonian - I looked again at some of your recent listings and the tax information is still incorrect. I suggest you take the time to consult with your accountant or CRA to get the correct information and revise your listings accordingly.