Do you have to use Shippo or can you ship directly from Paypal?

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Hi there! Does anyone know if it is mandatory to use the new Shippo shipping system or can we just ship directly from Paypal

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

You can use either Shippo or PayPal, or any other solution. 

Note that if you use PayPal, all the details of your eBay transaction will no longer be available, though the basic info still will. For example, you'll get the buyer address and amount paid, but not the shipping service selected, parcel dimensions and weight, etc. That info is only available on Shippo. 

Apart from the promotion that's running on PayPal through July 31st on expedited parcel domestic - which is a great deal by the way -  when you print on PayPal's new platform you are getting the same Solutions for Small Business discount you would receive at the retail counter. When you print on eBay, for most services you are getting your SFSB discount PLUS an eBay discount that applies on TOP of the SFSB program. 

If you've set up your Shippo account correctly - i.e. created a Shippo account, connected your eBay account, connected your SFSB account, and connected your PayPal account, then you should see the same or lower rates for everything except Expedited Parcel domestic. And as of August 1st, our rates on Expedited Parcel domestic will also be cheaper. 

But ultimately, so long as you print your label and ship your parcel, you are free to use Shippo, PayPal, the retail counter, or any other shipping platform.