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windycitygtp

windycitygtp

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just ordered some items off of ebay and seller shipped parcel post. does any have ideas about the avg shipping time for going this route.:th_question1:
 


my understanding is that parcel post is a "space available" system... if they have space on the truck, then it goes, if not, it'll wait til there's room. Can be quick, can take 1-2 weeks....luck of the draw.
 
windycitygtp said:
just ordered some items off of ebay and seller shipped parcel post. does any have ideas about the avg shipping time for going this route.:th_question1:
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Depending on the origin of the item and the destination USPS parcel post can take as little as 3 days or as long as 10 days. (Sunday not included).
 
i ordered like 15 things on ebay in the past 2 weeks ive received everything within about 4 days of ordering stuff :) and i ordered my houseofgraphx decal on the 27th and it will be at my door tomarrow :)
 
GTPJOE90 said:
i ordered like 15 things on ebay in the past 2 weeks ive received everything within about 4 days of ordering stuff :) and i ordered my houseofgraphx decal on the 27th and it will be at my door tomarrow :)
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i take it they sent your items via Priority mail
 


DnaProdigy said:
USPS breaks down travel time and pricing based on Zones, i believe their are 5. SO basically if you ship an item to the same zone as you it will be cheapest and fastest.
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im just trying to understand why the seller shipped parcel post vs Priority mail
i went to usps site and the shipping cost was about 13.00 i gave them 15.00 for shipping
 


Depending on where it's coming from it'll take as long as the mentioned 10 days excluding sunday. From here (MN) to you would take 2-4 business days parcel post. I'm looking at my rates system next to me lol. I work at a UPS Store and we have their rates as well.

And yeah, they probably charged extra $$ for shipping just for a couple more bucks. Easy money for internet sales.
 
windycitygtp said:
im just trying to understand why the seller shipped parcel post vs Priority mail
i went to usps site and the shipping cost was about 13.00 i gave them 15.00 for shipping
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I used to sell stuff on eBay and do the same thing. Reason being is varying price of shipping. It could cost me $5 to ship an item or up to $15 so i would charge $15.
 
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