posted on June 12, 2002 09:24:44 AM
Hi! I just downloaded the PMZone chart that was posted. After I downloaded it, I thought I would enter a zip code in from a previous sale just to see what the difference would be once the new zone rates took effect. Here is what I found:
I previously shipped a 2 lb. 3 oz. package priority mail from my zip code of 43793 to a MD. zip of 21037. The original priority postage cost for this buyer was $5.20 but when I enter this information into the PMZone program, it is showing this zip as a zone 3 area with the charge being only $4.75 for anything up to but not over 3 lbs. So does this mean that some priority package rates will decrease based on this zoning method??? or have I not had enough coffee this morning and goofed up somewhere?
posted on June 12, 2002 10:31:42 AM
You are right most items going to zones 1,2. or 3 will go down a little. My problem is most of my sales are to California and I live in Florida. Those zone 8 charges have taken a big increase.
posted on June 12, 2002 11:14:01 AM
yeah, alot of my sales here in Ohio seem to go to California but I just didn't realize that some postage would decrease. Which I could up my sales in the first 3 zones!
posted on June 12, 2002 02:49:20 PM
But they covered themselves a bit. Notice the insurance rates have increased and that is one feature that I am sure is highly profitable.
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posted on June 12, 2002 02:50:18 PM
Yes, zones close to you will actually decrease on some of the rates. While this is welcome, the problem is that the furthest zones are going up a huge amount. Ebay isn't a local market, but it certainly can affect your sales when you ship a 5 pound package, and your competitor is in the same area as the buyer, and can ship it for $7, and you have to ship it for $12.
