What's going on with discounted southbound shipping rates?

[wilmcal0]

Ebay's discounted southbound shipping rate was supposed to expire on March 31st, yet it's still active (I'm NOT complaining).

Did ebay issue a statement saying that it was extended or now permanent... and I missed it?

I'm just concerned that the discount will stop suddenly without notice and I will be caught off guard, as I only use Canada Post when there is a discount in effect... and Chit Chats when there is no discount.

[lotzofuniquegoodies · Accepted solution]

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@wilmcal0 wrote:

Ebay's discounted southbound shipping rate was supposed to expire on March 31st, yet it's still active (I'm NOT complaining).

Did ebay issue a statement saying that it was extended or now permanent... and I missed it?

I'm just concerned that the discount will stop suddenly without notice and I will be caught off guard, as I only use Canada Post when there is a discount in effect... and Chit Chats when there is no discount.

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@wilmcal0 

It's never a bad idea to drop in and review announcements and ongoing discussions. Also can be helpful to check the US board regarding current known issues.

https://community.ebay.ca/t5/Announcements/bg-p/Announcements

Canada Post Tracked Packet™ - USA discounts on eBay Labels extended indefinitely

https://community.ebay.com/

-Lotz

[flipistics]

Just as an additional note to this, there appears to be an unmentioned tier for up to 1.5 kg also.  Checking the tracked packet prices on an order I just got showed $19.31 for 1.9 kg, $16.03 for 1.4 kg, and $12.76 for 900g

[brettjet38]

https://community.ebay.ca/t5/Announcements/bg-p/Announcements

https://community.ebay.ca/t5/Announcements/Canada-Post-Tracked-Packet-USA-discounts-on-eBay-Labels-e...

Canada Post Tracked Packet™ - USA discounts on eBay Labels extended indefinitely

‎03-26-2024 11:56 AM

eBay Canada is pleased to announce that our previously limited-time promotion for Canada Post’s Tracked Packet™ - USA service is being extended indefinitely.

Last year, Canada Post and eBay Canada partnered on a limited-time promotion to help eBay sellers offer low-cost, tracked shipping to buyers in the US. Initially slated to run until the end of 2023, the promotion was extended - set to end on March 30, 2024. 

However, moving forward these new promotional rates are the standard eBay-negotiated discounts for purchases using eBay Labels.

These rates apply to items weighing up to two kilograms, shipping to any location in the United States:

Up to 100g $6.35

Up to 250g $7.08

Up to 500g $8.67

Up to 1Kg $14.09

Up to 2Kg $16.98

*These are base, flat rates. Fuel surcharges may apply.

eBay sellers can access the specially reduced rates simply by purchasing their shipping on eBay Labels - our on-platform label-printing solution. You can also access reduced rates on eBay Labels for domestic shipping of small, lightweight items through Canada Post Expedited Lite.