Hello! How can I compete with US based sellers on shipping?

[lakewaytruckcentreltd]

We are an old company starting a new venture on eBay for overstock. The issue we are having is shipping from Canada to USA.

Our prices are competetive, however shipping usually is the deciding factor on whether a page visit converts to a sale (in my opinion). For smaller less affordable items sometimes our shipping is more expensive than the product itself.

Do you have and hacks, or tips on how to keep shipping down? I currently pay for signature on delivery and use FedEx Ground for international shipping. Most of our items are bigger than the 500g, 2cm letter mail as they are new commecial truck parts. 

Thank you in advance.

[femmefan1946]

Have you actually compared Canada Post prices for shipping your products?

https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/tools/find-a-rate.page

They are often cheaper and usually competitive.

You can get small discounts by joining the Solutions for Small Business Program

https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/business/small-business/shipping-discounts.page

Canada Post now offers parcel pickup as well as delivery.

EBay only requires Signature Confirmation on shipments valued over $750, although I sometimes use it when I feel a little nervous about an address.*

Since you seem to be near the border have you looked into ChitChat Express or Stallion?

These are freight forwarders who accept your shipments, carry them over the border, and mail them using USPS at much cheaper rates.

I haven't used them myself. Their Vancouver Island dropoff is not convenient for me, but many sellers are very satisfied with their fees and their service.

*Like shipping an expensive item to a business address. Some businesses are better than others about getting mail to their employees or may open employee mail.  Best are mail boxes whether postal or commercial.