Chapter 2
Shipping without Going Postal
IN THIS CHAPTER
Simplifying the shipping process
Checking out different shippers
Using the good ol’ United States Postal Service
Signing up with FedEx
Using UPS
Printing labels from eBay and PayPal
The best part of an eBay business is making the sale and receiving payment. After that comes the somewhat tedious process of fulfilling your orders. You shouldn’t feel bad if this is the point that makes you pause and sigh. Order fulfillment is one of the biggest challenges that face any online enterprise.
But as an eBay entrepreneur, you must attend to these tasks, however much you’d rather not. In this chapter, you explore your shipping options. I give you the lowdown on the three major carriers — FedEx, United Parcel Service, and the U.S. Postal Service — so you can see who fits your requirements. (For the scoop on insurance coverage, see Chapter ...
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