Today (two weeks later from when I bought the item) I got a note from USPS that said this mail was undeliverable because I owe $7 postage. The Postal Service may end the practice of delivering underpaid mail ``postage due.' document.write ("?zoneid=4"); Seconding the advice to wait until Mercari refunds you, but they will refund your postage regardless, especially if you have the receipt. [CDATA[ In this video I show you how I ship on my own through for mercari! 'In honor of imnotlegolas for starting this subreddit. I havent forgotten to rate you, just wanted to let you know! Which I thought was pretty nice of me to even give him a heads up for his mistake. 1099-K Reporting and Disclosure Information, $4.00 Surcharge for parcels longer than 22 inches but less than 30 inches, $15.00 surcharge for parcels longer than 30 inches in length, $15.00 surcharge for parcels measuring greater than 2 cubic feet (3456 cubic inches). And he just replies ok. When youre shipping with a USPS First Class label, dont use a USPS Priority Mail box. Mercari's spokesperson Brad Williams said its most popular one-pound shipping label is not increasing this year - "It's still $4.99, the lowest in the industry," he told EcommerceBytes. Lol. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 162.212.131.20 I have had "postage due" items mailed to me and this is what I have learned over the years. I'll let it go this time. Any shipment over 50 lbs in actual or dim weight will be charged freight rates. She said next time, make sure you weigh it properly or else I won't scan it. Mercari also provides $200 shipping insurance for all labels provided., And, he added, As always, Mercari sellers will have the option to ship on their own if they wish.. Nonstandard fees include: Effective April 3, 2022, USPS will apply a fee of $1.50 to packages with incorrect or missing dimensions (length, width, height) that also have a length greater than 22 inches or volume greater than one cubic foot. Following. Sowith the above information, in the future (or if your mail person asks you for that postage overdue $$$) I would ask for a receipt from the PO, pay it and then ask the seller for the money back. - edited [CDATA[ The package weight must be less than or equal to the weight specified on the label (H x W x L / 139 shipping divisor) and must be under 50 lbs. Copyright 1999-2023 Steiner Associates, LLC. For more information, please see our Choose the right label for your packages size and weight to help keep the marketplace fair and shipping labels affordable. Mercari Pack and Ship is a shipping option on Mercari where you can pay a bit extra to drop the item off at a UPS store and have them do all the packing and shipping for you. It is not the fault of USPS that there was insufficient postage so that would still have to be paid by either you or the seller. I get charged if I accept the package and then I get a BS coupon from Mercari for the difference. In this video I show you how I ship on my own through for mercari! The label was for 15.9 oz but the package was actually 1lb 12oz. document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); $200 Shipping Protection He provided the following charts showing the old and new rates. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. There is an additional fee when the carrier has to repackage the item during transit. She's a widely cited authority on marketplace selling and is author of "Turn eBay Data Into Dollars" (McGraw-Hill 2006). If the prepaid shipping label is insufficient based upon the packages weight and size then: (i) the package may be returned to the seller or (ii) oversize or overweight fees will be charged and the additional fees deducted from your sales. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, The first and only subreddit for Mercari, a fast growing marketplace for buying and selling online. All packages are scanned by the applicable shipping carriers. ". The package weight must be less than or equal to the weight specified on the label (H x W x L / 139 shipping divisor) and must be under 50 lbs. I'm primarily a seller, so I was pissed because I knew my mail lady paid it, and she also does my pickups so I spent the next day waiting for her to pay her back. and our '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? 06:01 PM I went into USPS today and I had my package at 10oz using my scale. 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Any shipment over 50 lbs in actual or dim weight will be charged freight rates. I was gonna give him like 3 or 4 stars but his lack of apology or literally anything kinda makes me think I should rate lower. Note: The Suggested Weight feature is just a suggestion. Shipping carriers charge based on the package's weight and size. The package size must be less than 45" (longest side) x 20" (second longest side). @uxkw8088 Post this on the Mercari subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Mercari/. Mercari is seriously one of the easiest platforms to list on. I prefer to use Pirate Ship , because they have unique discounts that I will try to cover in an upcoming video! NMLS ID: 1486447 PO Box 60178, Palo Alto, CA 94306, 1099-K Reporting and Disclosure Information, $4.00 Surcharge for parcels longer than 22 inches but less than 30 inches, $15.00 surcharge for parcels longer than 30 inches in length, $15.00 surcharge for parcels measuring greater than 2 cubic feet (3456 cubic inches). For more information, please review additional details on the USPS website. Ina Steiner is co-founder and Editor of EcommerceBytes and has been reporting on ecommerce since 1999. I hear people bill mercari but I never see it happening. With that logic, Mercari should get the bill if theres postage due. All packages are scanned by the applicable shipping carriers. Where to Get Shipping Mercari Shipping Boxes FedEx SmartPostAll FedEx packages must be dropped off at a FedEx location or at a designated FedEx drop off location. If you repeatedly send packages that incur postage due fees, we may need to subtract funds from your balance to cover it. So people just have negatives and 0s for no reason. So when you see it, just know they're talking about making a bundle. Click here to find the nearest FedEx drop off location. Packages are limited to 150 lbs with a maximum length of 45," and a maximum width of 20". No matter which label you used the package will get delivered and the buyer is able to chose to pay the postage due or return to sender. '&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? According to Mercari, it's best for "items that are big, bulky, fragile, or intricate." You can find all the details here. Shipping carriers charge based on the package's weight and size. Note: The Suggested Weight feature is just a suggestion. Without tracking, there is no proof of delivery and you will not be paid for that sale. You can chat with other members about anything to do with buying on eBay. Sellers are responsible for all fees associated with incorrect drop-off or overweight packages which will be deducted from the sellers earnings. The carriers will charge postage due fees to deliver packages that are over the weight and/or dimension limits on the shipping label. Now, there's no doubt, Mercari is indeed a legit reseller platform. You won't pay the difference, Mercari will. Dont rate the seller, contact mercari first and wait until they refund you your $.