 Re: how to setup pastage calculation in Paypal | |
If you are intending to process international shipments, you must first enter the Country and/or region in the Destination List, and then go to the Shipment Cost Calculator: because you cannot have more than one selected "shipper" and you intend to ship internationally, you need to choose one that services just about everywhere equally, and I suggest DHL over UPS because UPS (I beleive) requires different origination procedures. If not, then go UPS.
When it comes to "local" shipments (in the UK), simply charge what UPS charges would apply (which should be structured based on weight), and consider it "postage and handling" as would most other businesses anyway. The handling charge is traditionally the fee of costs that include preparation, boxing/packaging, and delivery to shipper. This way, you can "apply" the UPS charges universally across the board without anything getting snagged up for you or clients, and Post the packages normally using your local post office or whatever.
PS: If the UPS published charges for the lowest worldwide shipment for 2lbs. is say US$45.00, then simply add another US$3.00-5.00 on top of that, not just to cover the costs of handling, but to absorb any smaller rate increases between the time you publish your page and the time it takes to re-do your shipping calculator and re-publish. Most customers are wise to this, and are accepting of this practice if your "add-on" fee is not appearing that you are either gouging or "profiting" from tacking it on..... |