| Specifying Freight Shipping Costs If you're selling an item that weighs 150 lbs. or more, you can: Have the shipping cost calculated for you and your buyers automatically and take advantage of freight shipping services offered by Freightquote.com, an eBay partner. Specify your own freight shipping options in your item description.
Freightquote.com The shipping cost is calculated automatically based on the buyer's location, the weight and size of the packaged item, and the shipping service chosen. Select the Freight: Large items over 150 lbs. option from the "US shipping" pull-down menu. Select the Freightquote.com option and provide information such as the weight and dimensions of the packaged item. A freight shipping calculator is included in your listing so that buyers can preview the shipping cost for their location. If the listing ends with a sale, the winning buyer can use the freight shipping calculator during checkout to determine shipping costs and the payment total. You can also use the freight shipping calculator to determine shipping costs when sending the buyer an invoice.
Note: If you have questions, call Freightquote.com at 1-888-875-7822 for a dedicated customer service representative. Other freight shipping If you want to use another freight shipping method, you can specify freight shipping details in your item description. Select the Freight: Large items over 150 lbs. option from the "U.S. shipping" pull-down menu. Select the Other freight shipping option. In your item description, include specific details about the freight shipping service and cost that you will use to ship the item. Sellers can contact you for more information about the exact freight shipping cost.
Type of item: Select the option from the pull-down menu that best describes your item. Weight: Specify the expected packaged item weight as accurately as possible to avoid a quote adjustment at the time of delivery. Item dimensions: Specify the length, width, and height of the item in inches. Use a ruler, yardstick, or tape measure to make these measurements. Freight class (NMFC): The National Motor Freight Classification is the number or category that carriers use to identify contents being shipped and their corresponding rate. If you know this information, you can specify it instead of the dimensions. Pickup location: Select the option from the pull-down menu that best describes the location where the shipping service will pick up the item. Pickup details: If you need assistance packaging or transporting the item to the delivery truck, select this option. Handling cost: If you charge a handling cost, specify it here. This is included in the total shipping cost but is not shown separately to the buyer.
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