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1. For small packets, you go by weight , so as long as your total dimensions is under 90cm, the price is the same for the particular weight. For lettermail, if it's over 100g it'd go as oversized lettermail.
Here is a handy table for weight references for n00bs 
They are over-the-counter rate so the lettermail rates are accurate. If you use small packet or tracked packet then you can get a slightly cheaper rate with a Solution for Small Business account / shippo / paypal etc.
https://community.ebay.ca/t5/Seller-Central/2018-over-the-counter-Canada-Post-rates-chart-under-2kg/...
2. For something as straightforward as collectible cards, having multiple shipping options would probably make things too confusing. Buyers are most likely to just pick whatever is the cheapest shippingoption. I really don't think Sailor Moon collectible cards are a high theft category, unless you have a super rare card in pristine condition, so I'd just go with regular lettermail... I would even just make the listing with "free" shipping (cost of shipping integrated into price) to keep things simple.
3. As mentioned in my previous post, if you sandwich them between TWO cardboard (obviously flat ones, not ones that are already bent), they'll survive. I would even split them into 4 bundles instead of just 2, since 36+ cards will probably push you into 100g or 200g anyway (oversized lettermail) and you can use a bigger envelope and cardboard. Make sure you actually put those cards into another small plastic bag and wrap them tightly, before taping them onto the cardboard so that they don't slide. Tape them onto a cardboard and give the cardboard a good shake. If it still looks sturdy on there, then you're good.
4. If you plan to sell quite a bit, I suggest buying a small digital scale so that you can weight things at home instead of going to the postal outlet everytime to test weigh. I bought one when it was on sale at Canadian Tire years ago for less than $20 (http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/starfrit-5-kg-digital-kitchen-scale-0424076p.html) and it's the best thing I have bought. A mere 1g difference could push you into the next weight class, doubling your shipping cost. It's usually accurate by less than 1-2g differences when it gets weighed at the postal outlet. I have only had to change the battery ONCE over 5+ years of use. With the scale, you can put the cards together with the envelope and cardboard and whatever packaging you'll use, to make sure your total weight is right under 100g/200g/etc.
. For small parcels or lettermail, will I pay more in shipping for a parcel with maximum dimensions vs a parcel with minimum dimensions (assuming weight is the same)?
Every package that fits within the minimum/maximum dimensions ships for the same price.
But the price will vary based on destination.
Domestic parcel rates are Regional and National
2. I am practicing making a listing and I notice I can have multiple options for shipping. Is there a link that thoroughly explains what each shipping option offers?
https://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/business/findARate?execution=e1s1
Do you guys think multiple shipping options is a good idea?
I prefer to offer only one option to my customers.
If they want it faster, they can ask, and I can change it-- including the cost.
If they don't want tracking, too bad. Tracking is a Seller Protection. Anyone asking for a cheaper untracked service is asking for a free doohickey, which they will get after the Item Not Received Dispute.
Many sellers disagree.
3. One of my biggest issues with packing is a lot of what I want to sell are sets of 36+ cards. To get under the 2cm rule, I have to split them into 2 bundles (here's a photo). There is going to be structural weakness in the middle of the letter/package. Do you guys think cardboard will be strong enough for this?
Yes.
Make sure the holes in the cardboard run east /west if the packages are separated north /south.
And while I'm here on your doorstep-- may I share with you the Good News about Cookie Jar Insurance.
Basically this is self-insurance, reserving a few pennies, rarely more than a dime, from every sale as a premium you toss into the virtual Cookie Jar.
If a problem arises you use the pennies in the Cookie Jar to cover your expenses.
A 'return for refund' situation, where the Cookie Jar covers your loss on shipping and return shipping.
Damage in transit, that was caused by your own packaging.
Items claimed to be lost in transit (Item Not Received). The postal system is really very good at their jobs, but there can be delays and porch theft and scamming buyers.
But Don't Panic.
You'll see a lot of problems on these Boards, but put those in perspective : eBay has 140 million transactions a day. Problems really are few and far between.
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