For most items, you can specify a single, flat shipping cost that can reasonably cover the locations you're willing to ship to. In certain categories, your total shipping cost needs to be less than or equal to the maximum cost that appears under the area where you enter your shipping cost. The maximum shipping cost helps buyers find items with reasonable shipping and helps you sell more items and increase overall sales.

If you're selling large or heavy items, multiple items, or an item bundle, you can have shipping costs calculated automatically based on the package information you provide, the service you select, and the buyer's location.

If you are shipping items that weigh 150 lbs. or more, you can select the freight shipping option to have shipping costs calculated for the buyer automatically.