https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:52:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331240 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:56:22 +0000 BandDmommy 2331240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Ok great. I backed out of a transaction when someone wanted me to gift as F&amp;F and then said I could "trust them." Personally I'm more of a CYA person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331202 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 07:19:32 +0000 mrbee 2331202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: That's easy, our policy is that payments should never ever be done as a Paypal gift! You are never under obligation to send someone a payment as a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331116 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 04:49:46 +0000 BandDmommy 2331116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The other thing that I think the seller clearly needs to mention is whether they plan to invoice or request you gift. On most pages I am on for FB BST you either invoice or gift as goods and services. If you gift as friends and family the seller has no PayPal protection. I think if someone wants you to gift as friends and family that needs to be clearly stated so you can understand your risk as a buyer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331087 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:58:06 +0000 daniellemybelle 2331087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it should be up to the seller what to do but I do think it should be expected to explain it upfront as best as possible. Sometimes folks will say +shipping but I have no idea what that will mean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331065 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 00:06:20 +0000 DesertDreams88 2331065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sell and buy often on FB and vastly prefer shipping to be included in the price, both as a buyer and a seller. I like knowing the price up front. Estimating shipping is easy within the continental US. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2331056 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 23:32:53 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2331056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I almost always include shipping in the price I quote. That often means I end up getting less for the item than I'd ideally like (I live in Southern California and have shipped items to the East Coast a lot, which is really far/often expensive shipping) but that's how it goes. I think it's on the seller to clearly list what the shipping situation is when they list. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330977 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:29:30 +0000 mrskc 2330977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I'm in the camp that I do actually like to make money off selling my kids stuff. It helps offset buying them new stuff. That's why I charge exact shipping cost and I feel like I price my items cheaper since I don't include the shipping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330973 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:25:26 +0000 mrbee 2330973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok I think we have what we need to writeup more detailed shipping guidelines! I'll get to work on that...</p> <p>@BandDmommy: I do think there are people who care about making money - or at least, covering the cost of shipping! We'll try to keep things simple but flexible, to cover the needs of both groups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330852 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:50:35 +0000 BandDmommy 2330852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I'm the same. This isn't about making money for me so I don't care if my shipping price isn't exact. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330798 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:23:34 +0000 mrsjyw 2330798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the classifieds as a drop off point before donating and as a seller include it in price and I eat the shipping costs. I figure anything above shipping is just extra money I wouldn't have gotten donating! If shipping is added a lot of the times the used prices don't really seem like a deal to buyers! I've been burned once on shipping but paid since I claimed the items! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330786 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:07:31 +0000 mrskc 2330786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm interesting people seem to prefer shipping included. I will have to try that next time. I guess I thought someone who bought more than one item might feel like they are being over charged for items with the shipping built into it. </p> <p>I don't want to make people feel burned with the shipping charge. I'm usually upfront about the cost before I send an invoice and they are welcome to back out or work with me for a cheaper shipping option (like remove item to get it under 13 ounces). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330733 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:21:13 +0000 Dandelion 2330733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work for the post office...</p> <p>If an item is 2-3 pounds, and you use your own packaging, it'll probably be less to ship than flat rate. Flat rated is usually better for heavier shipments. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330611 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:48:55 +0000 Boogs 2330611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I've noticed that sometimes people want better prices for batched shipping, but people don't realize you actually pay more, not less when you have to ship more! Unless you're filling up a larger sized priority sized box, obviously. Bee has been on fire with her sales! ;)</p> <p>It might be something we have to add to suggestions for a future addition to the Classifieds, but maybe some of the items you mentioned in your first post can actually just be boxes sellers click to it's automatically added to ads? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330609 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:47:08 +0000 Boogs 2330609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I agree! I've been that person in the past that didn't know much about shipping prices. I've gotten better, but not everyone knows.</p> <p>@BandDmommy: I don't personally always include shipping, because if people buy more than 13oz worth of items, you as the seller rip yourself off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330518 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 14:39:21 +0000 jetsa 2330518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: I'm with you. This is the only place I've seen shipping not included and after getting burned a few times. If a listing does not include shipping I just ignore it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330431 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:36:16 +0000 mrbee 2330431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>&lt;&lt; I admittedly haven't been following at all, but why couldn't the Classifieds be left as a buyer/seller beware-buy and sell at your own risk kind of thing? &gt;&gt;</p> <p>@Turd Ferguson: Yah it's still going to be "buy and sell at your own risk"... this is just to setup guidelines to make it easier for people to understand what the expectations are for buying and selling on the site! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330376 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:02:29 +0000 Ash 2330376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Turd Ferguson: I agree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330357 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:43:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2330357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Yea something like that would be good. I know I"ve commented on some things and then been notified that shipping would be $X (way more than $4) and its not worth it for me at that point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330343 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:32:24 +0000 Turd Ferguson 2330343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there gonna be penalties/consequences now for the Classifieds? I admittedly haven't been following at all, but why couldn't the Classifieds be left as a buyer/seller beware-buy and sell at your own risk kind of thing? It seems like a lot of work...</p> <p>I always used the classifieds as a quick and easy option to avoid going through eBay or some of the sites with way stricter rules. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330338 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:27:59 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2330338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as shipping to and from Canada goes...it gets pricy. It's rarely worth it (IMO) to pay the shipping on anything 'bigger'. For example, I sent three pairs of baby shoes to someone and shipping was almost $20. Most shipping I've come across is around $15.<br /> However, shipping varies greatly depending on where it comes from, so I know I've called dibs on something pending shipping costs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330267 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:27:23 +0000 BandDmommy 2330267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: that's fair. Otherwise you are blind to how much money you are commiting to spend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330264 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:25:51 +0000 mrbee 2330264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>&lt;&lt; Maybe if you can give some idea of shipping. &gt;&gt;</p> <p>@BandDmommy: Totally agree - maybe we can do that as part of these guidelines. Like unless otherwise mentioned, here's how shipping works within the US:</p> <p>First Class - $4 if under 13 ounces<br /> Priority - A range from ___ to ___, depending on weight and distance </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330256 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:18:45 +0000 BandDmommy 2330256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe if you can give some idea of shipping. I feel like some people on the boards overcharge for shipping and it's hard because you already commit to buying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330249 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:09:10 +0000 T-Mom 2330249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vastly prefer shipping costs included up front. This way everyone knows exactly what they are committing to. If people are bulk buying, then you can work out a discount for multiple items based on actual shipping costs.</p> <p>I have tried it both ways on this board and that's my conclusion. I have noticed that people tend to be less interested in items including shipping because they may view the price as "inflated." If you own a scale, it's very easy to estimate an accurate price that includes shipping.</p> <p>I also think that shipping something heavier than first class is pretty much just challenging due to the cost of priority. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330228 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:57:12 +0000 mrskc 2330228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like to include shipping on classified posts where I list a lot of items because the shipping can vary depending on how many items are bought. A few items can ship first class which is a set price anywhere in the country. But once over 13 ounces, price will depend on how far away the buyer is from me. </p> <p>I like to charge actual shipping cost + taking into account PP fees. But I think whether shipping set price or actual shipping should be left up to the seller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330226 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:56:12 +0000 littlebug 2330226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my problem when sending items is figuring out what to charge for the shipping cost. I am horrible at judging weight, and I don't own a postal scale (or even a kitchen scale). So I have to find time to get to the post office to weigh the item in whatever box I plan to send it in. I work full-time, and most post offices near me close at 4 or 4:30, which is when I get off work. If I can fit the item in a flat-rate box, I'll just include that shipping price. But that doesn't always work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330221 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:53:07 +0000 mrbee 2330221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: I've noticed that people on our classifieds usually list the price and the shipping separately. I think that makes sense, because a lot of times people will have multiple items and one buyer can buy multiple items.</p> <p>Bee's doing a lot of selling now, and we're seeing a lot of buyers requesting batched shipping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330209 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:45:46 +0000 BandDmommy 2330209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: i sell and buy a lot on FB and shipping is always included. If you know weight you can estimate shipping and PayPal fees are a set amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330203 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:41:36 +0000 Mamaof2 2330203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I think so!</p> <p>Also in the past I have told people its XX for 1st class or XX for priority and let them decide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/classifieds-shipping-guidelines#post-2330201 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 10:40:23 +0000 Mamaof2 2330201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: is it?</p> <p>I always wonder if I guess how much it would cost to ship from me in PA to someone in NJ and then someone in CA wants it - how much will it differ?</p> <p>If shipping isn't included I wont guess.</p> <p>Also if you have a preference you should ask - "Can you pls send 1st class" </p>