With Mercari, don’t put the dimensions in the listing unless you’re listing something oddly shaped, like a golf club. Just enter the weight and mercari will offer the cheapest shipping.
They are cracking down on this. If you don’t put the dimensions on it and it is larger, they will surcharge you for it. Alway put the dimensions in to get the accurate rate so that you don’t get hosed later on.
@@MillennialProfit leaving out the dimensions was a message mercari had on their website. It was a banner message at the top of the page, although I don’t see it now. Apparently it was a glitch. Anyway, don’t want to get into a debate, I’m a fan and watch your vids. Just mentioning what I saw on their website.
@@MillennialProfitwait should I or should I not put dimensions in? And let’s say I’m shipping a baseball cards with a padded letter can I still use usps ground advantage? And what if I don’t have the boxes/envelopes before I want to list something?
Clear and to the point, thanks! I'm new to Mercari. The desktop/website version often doesn't prompt for weight and box dimensions. Many listings don't even show USPS Ground Advantage (cheaper) as an option. I will probably just do "ship your own." I'm used to eBay shipping.
Thanks for the explanation. I have been meaning to sell a lot of my figure collection but always been intimidated by the shipping process. This has been helpful in breaking it down for me.
They’ve always scanned the QR code but now it’s wanting me to print a shipping label. I don’t have a printer. How can I get the QR code option to show? I’m on mecari
Sorry if you have already answered this, but what poly mailers do you recommend? I know USPS has free ones, but I am unsure if they are the best option or not
What blows my mind is that Mercari is the only selling platform that dont let us use Ground Advantage for packages over 1lb, when GA can ship up to 70lbs... they are still treating GA as First Class. If you ship on your own, and you get a return, you lose the shipping cost right?
@@milkyeditz10alt I've only heard of that happening to addresses with broken/missing mailboxes (ie run over by a truck or something), OR the address is extremely rural, like on a dirt road in the sticks.
I want to get into just selling anything I do not wish to keep anymore. Prepaid labels may be the route I take, but can you explain to me why rates are expensive for prepaid labels and what exactly are rates to begin with? Odd question I know but I like knowing every detail about something especially if I'm a bit confused on the matter
I shipped a package and clicked the "Buyer Pays for Shipping" but I didn't have a printer so I had to pay for the label myself. Do I get the money or is that lost? The labels were not the same
5:33 So with shipping it yourself, Mercari only allows you to offer Free shipping to your buyer? When l choose "ship it yourself" when listing it defaults to free shipping for the buyer with no way to have the buyer pay shipping. Thanks!
Thank you this was really helpful! I am planning on reducing the size of my perfume and body mist collection. I’m wanting to start selling new and gently used. I am also in Ohio 😊
If you ship through Pirate would you recommend to pay extra to insure the item just incase if it arrives damage and if the item arrives damage is it hard to get reimburse with Pirate ship.
Dumb question, but I will still ask- since you do ship your own in Mercari, do you then offer free shipping and yank the price accordingly? I’m not very active on mercari, but exploring pirate ship and hoping it would help me to become more active on it.
Thanks, that was very helpful! I'm still pretty new to Mercari. I sold something last year, and I got the shipping label with no problem. Now I just got my second sale there, and I can't find a shipping label! I'm sure I had set up the listing so I would get a label. Do I get a second e-mail with the label, or is there somewhere else I'm supposed to get the label? I hope to get the package out no later than tomorrow (I have until 7/2).
If the label is not on the listing and it just says, confirm your shipment then you probably selected ship your own so you need to get a label on pirate ship then copy paste the label over into Mercari
Using the prepaid label by Mercari is it now able to print on a Rollo printer? It couldn't several years ago from what i heard or saw from other YT. I really would like to get started on Mercari but i would like further information. The other question how does one get to Support for help or concerns?
@@MillennialProfit Thank you for your respond. My other questions is what if I prefer to work from my desktop as many have recommended to do? Because previously it was a lot of hassle to print through the Rollo printer due to the dimensions.
So if you choose ship on your own, the customer is essential getting free shipping (the cost of shipping has to be included in the purchase price)? Thanks
It's my first time selling something heavier than 3lb and a bigger box . The box is 18" by 14" and height is 3 5/16. Do I round up the 5/16th? I'm selecting UPS because I'm just starting and figuring out things
So how do people have multiple listings ? Since u have to know the weight of said items already packaged. Just guessing or everything already pre packaged & just waiting for someone to buy ?
No you just put in what the dimensions and weight packed will be. Once you sell enough its easy to forecast that. Until that then just put it in a box or poly that youll ship and get the weight and dimensions. You dont have to seal it tho
Ok, where can i see after item sold what dimensions i put in. I sell many items on different platforms so I don't always remember which box i put in dimension. On ebay it shows me my dimensions but not on Mercari or at least i cant find it, it does show weight but not dimensions. Thanks
Just listed my first item on Mercari. The shipping is USPS Ground Advantage and the only option is weight as my item is 8oz. There is no place to put box dimensions. Maybe package dimensions are available over 1-lb?
Use the post office address then your PO Box number as the Unit#: like this: Your Name 1234 Street Name Dr. Unit# 5678 Somewhere, State 09876 I've done it for more than 10 years now and it works perfectly!
Okay so if I choose the option that the buyer pays for shipping, will I still have to pay for the shipping label from mercari? Or should I make a shipping label myself for free?
If you choose buyer pays then Mercari sends you a label. It’s really up to personal preference. I ship my own because it’s cheaper so I can have better prices to the buyer
This is probably a stupid question.. but if I use a "Tyvek Envelope" from USPS... is that envelope referred to something else on Pirate Ship or is it just not available? Thanks so much!
@@MillennialProfit I can't, I use QR codes, and printing isn't the issue, I usually go for USPS priority mail, but when I go to put in weight it doesn't have a dimension option why is that young lad??? Seriously why isn't it working?
I made a mistake, my item including box is 4.2 lb but I put 3lbs ups ground post. Should I cancel or just shipped it? What does Mercari does in cases like this?
I have read if you ship on your own example pirate ship. Mercari does not pay the buyers state taxs? I just started back on mercari looking for a video on usp surepost? Tyvm for sharing!
Of course it’s better but Mercari is still a very nice side platform to crosslist too. I’ve never said Mercari was better and never will 😂 if you watch any of my videos I always say eBay is king
BIG CHANGES TO MERCARI. NO MORE SELLER FEES. View update video here: ruclips.net/video/eqD1weijrMY/видео.htmlsi=G7gOvFsMHrEc8sBe
How are they making a profit?
With Mercari, don’t put the dimensions in the listing unless you’re listing something oddly shaped, like a golf club. Just enter the weight and mercari will offer the cheapest shipping.
They are cracking down on this. If you don’t put the dimensions on it and it is larger, they will surcharge you for it. Alway put the dimensions in to get the accurate rate so that you don’t get hosed later on.
@@MillennialProfit leaving out the dimensions was a message mercari had on their website. It was a banner message at the top of the page, although I don’t see it now. Apparently it was a glitch. Anyway, don’t want to get into a debate, I’m a fan and watch your vids. Just mentioning what I saw on their website.
Oh, I wasn’t trying to get into a debate. I’m just trying to save people the hassle of getting surcharged later if they don’t put the dimensions in.
@@MillennialProfitwait should I or should I not put dimensions in? And let’s say I’m shipping a baseball cards with a padded letter can I still use usps ground advantage? And what if I don’t have the boxes/envelopes before I want to list something?
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Clear and to the point, thanks!
I'm new to Mercari. The desktop/website version often doesn't prompt for weight and box dimensions. Many listings don't even show USPS Ground Advantage (cheaper) as an option. I will probably just do "ship your own." I'm used to eBay shipping.
That’s what I do as well
Thanks for the explanation. I have been meaning to sell a lot of my figure collection but always been intimidated by the shipping process. This has been helpful in breaking it down for me.
So if I am shipping it myself how do I exclude shipping to Hawaii and Alaska? Thanks!
Step 1. Mercari
Step 2. Ferrari
It’s literally that simple
😂😂😂
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
@milkyeditz10alt From experience, they have arrived at my house and sometimes where I work
They’ve always scanned the QR code but now it’s wanting me to print a shipping label. I don’t have a printer. How can I get the QR code option to show? I’m on mecari
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home 😰
Thanks very helpful
Sorry if you have already answered this, but what poly mailers do you recommend? I know USPS has free ones, but I am unsure if they are the best option or not
All the polys I use are in my description. I get them from amazon or jiaropack. The USPS free ones are only for priority mail.
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Quick question when I use local delivery , do I need to have it packaged or in a box , I’m thinking of selling a cooler.
What blows my mind is that Mercari is the only selling platform that dont let us use Ground Advantage for packages over 1lb, when GA can ship up to 70lbs... they are still treating GA as First Class. If you ship on your own, and you get a return, you lose
the shipping cost right?
Not sure, never happened.
hahaha okay chief @@MillennialProfit
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
@@milkyeditz10alt I've only heard of that happening to addresses with broken/missing mailboxes (ie run over by a truck or something), OR the address is extremely rural, like on a dirt road in the sticks.
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
To your home. You’d need to put in a P.O. Box to get it to stay at your post office
What if i need to send via first class envelope but i dont have a printer and i dont see a qr code for usps to scan
I want to get into just selling anything I do not wish to keep anymore. Prepaid labels may be the route I take, but can you explain to me why rates are expensive for prepaid labels and what exactly are rates to begin with? Odd question I know but I like knowing every detail about something especially if I'm a bit confused on the matter
www.mercari.com/shipping/
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
I shipped a package and clicked the "Buyer Pays for Shipping" but I didn't have a printer so I had to pay for the label myself. Do I get the money or is that lost? The labels were not the same
You have to use the label they send you or the buyer will never be able to rate you
5:33 So with shipping it yourself, Mercari only allows you to offer Free shipping to your buyer? When l choose "ship it yourself" when listing it defaults to free shipping for the buyer with no way to have the buyer pay shipping. Thanks!
Correct
@@MillennialProfit Wow! Thank you for the quick reply!
My box got shipped back saying it needed surepost info from UPS, I’m so confused
So can we round up the weight and dimensions like on ebay? If my package on mercari weighs 1lb 5oz what should I put for weight?
2 lbs. if it’s over 1 lb round up to the nearest pound. If it’s under 1 lb round up to 4 8 12 15.9 oz
Thanks. Do I round up the dimensions of my box, too, or do I need to put the exact dimension? @MillennialProfit
@MillennialProfit thank you. Do I need to round up the LxWxH of my box too?
Yep always round up
Thank you this was really helpful! I am planning on reducing the size of my perfume and body mist collection. I’m wanting to start selling new and gently used. I am also in Ohio 😊
With the ship your own label option is there an option to have the buyer pay for the shipping label?
I dont believe so
If you ship through Pirate would you recommend to pay extra to insure the item just incase if it arrives damage and if the item arrives damage is it hard to get reimburse with Pirate ship.
No you already get $100 insurance with ground adv and priority
THANKS FOR your support information
Are you raising your selling price with ship on your own? That's what I'm figuring but just wanted to ask to make sure.
Yeah
Dumb question, but I will still ask- since you do ship your own in Mercari, do you then offer free shipping and yank the price accordingly? I’m not very active on mercari, but exploring pirate ship and hoping it would help me to become more active on it.
Yes
Thanks, that was very helpful! I'm still pretty new to Mercari. I sold something last year, and I got the shipping label with no problem. Now I just got my second sale there, and I can't find a shipping label! I'm sure I had set up the listing so I would get a label. Do I get a second e-mail with the label, or is there somewhere else I'm supposed to get the label? I hope to get the package out no later than tomorrow (I have until 7/2).
If the label is not on the listing and it just says, confirm your shipment then you probably selected ship your own so you need to get a label on pirate ship then copy paste the label over into Mercari
@@MillennialProfit Thanks! Now I have to get Pirate Ship! I've never used that before. Like you said, the listing only says confirm shipment.
P.S. Thanks for the very quick response!
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Using the prepaid label by Mercari is it now able to print on a Rollo printer? It couldn't several years ago from what i heard or saw from other YT. I really would like to get started on Mercari but i would like further information.
The other question how does one get to Support for help or concerns?
Directly in app
@@MillennialProfit Thank you for your respond. My other questions is what if I prefer to work from my desktop as many have recommended to do? Because previously it was a lot of hassle to print through the Rollo printer due to the dimensions.
hello quick question , in the beginning you mention to get it scanned in , how do I do that? or is that something my post office will do?
Yes that’s in reference to the post office. Have them scan it to get it tracking.
thank you for asking this; i was a bit confused about that as well.
what is the required time u have to ship when ur item is bought?
3 days
So if you choose ship on your own, the customer is essential getting free shipping (the cost of shipping has to be included in the purchase price)? Thanks
Correct
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
It's my first time selling something heavier than 3lb and a bigger box . The box is 18" by 14" and height is 3 5/16. Do I round up the 5/16th? I'm selecting UPS because I'm just starting and figuring out things
Yes always round up
@@MillennialProfit Thank you!
I need to know about packaging. Boxes, envelopes, packing materials. All that. I’m trying not to let it intimidate me but man it’s confusing.
I just filmed a video on all the supplies for beginners and where to buy them. Should be up in the next couple weeks when I get time to edit it
So how do people have multiple listings ? Since u have to know the weight of said items already packaged. Just guessing or everything already pre packaged & just waiting for someone to buy ?
No you just put in what the dimensions and weight packed will be. Once you sell enough its easy to forecast that. Until that then just put it in a box or poly that youll ship and get the weight and dimensions. You dont have to seal it tho
@@MillennialProfit ahh okay. Than you! I found your video very informative. Going to start selling sometime next week when the scale I ordered comes.
Ok, where can i see after item sold what dimensions i put in. I sell many items on different platforms so I don't always remember which box i put in dimension. On ebay it shows me my dimensions but not on Mercari or at least i cant find it, it does show weight but not dimensions. Thanks
Have to put the dimensions in before it sells unless you ship your own then you do it in pirate ship
How does the $30 work for signing up? Is there another step to complete?
Once you purchase something or make a sale I believe
Just listed my first item on Mercari. The shipping is USPS Ground Advantage and the only option is weight as my item is 8oz. There is no place to put box dimensions. Maybe package dimensions are available over 1-lb?
Unless the dimensions are huge they don’t really matter on under 1 lb items, it won’t effect it
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
How can I keep my home address private? P.o. boxes are not acceptable. Will mercari accept a virtual address?
Use the post office address then your PO Box number as the Unit#: like this:
Your Name
1234 Street Name Dr.
Unit# 5678
Somewhere, State 09876
I've done it for more than 10 years now and it works perfectly!
Okay so if I choose the option that the buyer pays for shipping, will I still have to pay for the shipping label from mercari? Or should I make a shipping label myself for free?
If you choose buyer pays then Mercari sends you a label. It’s really up to personal preference. I ship my own because it’s cheaper so I can have better prices to the buyer
This is probably a stupid question.. but if I use a "Tyvek Envelope" from USPS... is that envelope referred to something else on Pirate Ship or is it just not available? Thanks so much!
It’s just normal priority mail just like on eBay
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
What if they rate you badly? Do you not receive the money?
No you receive it no matter what they rate you
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Do you have to have a rollo printer?? Does it make it easier and a time saver??
I do and yes it does. You don’t need a Rollo though, buy a cheap $60-70 unbranded one on amazon, they all do the same thing
Very helpful....
what box do you suggest i buy for shirts?
I wouldn’t use a box for shirts, I’d use a 10x13 poly mailer
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Why does the USPS shipping rate allow me to only put in the weight? It doesn't have shipping dimensions option for some reason, only ups does.
Not sure, mine shows both
@@MillennialProfit bro what..?? Why doesn't it work for me!.I even updated it
Just print your own with pirate ship. Mercari rates are too high anyways. Mine shows up but I don’t use it
@@MillennialProfit I can't, I use QR codes, and printing isn't the issue, I usually go for USPS priority mail, but when I go to put in weight it doesn't have a dimension option why is that young lad??? Seriously why isn't it working?
How would I be able to know that 😂 I can’t see your screen and I don’t work for Mercari. Reach out to their customer support lad
if my items weights 2 pounds and the shipping label is 3 will i be charged
No, you can always over estimate, just don’t underestimate
I made a mistake, my item including box is 4.2 lb but I put 3lbs ups ground post. Should I cancel or just shipped it? What does Mercari does in cases like this?
They’ll surcharge you for the extra amount
Does Mercari charge you if the weight is a few oz. lighter?
Yes they will
@@MillennialProfit Thank you for your reply! I think I will ship on my own term instead of using the mercari label.
can i buy things on mercari with a visa gift card
Never tried, I would try
I want to buy something from Mercari but it won't accept my address I'm putting my address correctly
Contsct Mercari support
I have read if you ship on your own example pirate ship. Mercari does not pay the buyers state taxs? I just started back on mercari looking for a video on usp surepost? Tyvm for sharing!
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
I will need a printer then
Go to goodwill
can i sell on mercari from morocco
No. US and Japan only currently
Pretend you are talking to someone that knows nothing about shipping and mercari lol do i have to print the label on the envelope?
No just print it on a piece of paper and tape to the package
I got a question about Mercari if I order something and put my home address would they send it to the post office like eBay ? Or to my home
Pirate ship is raising their rates
Still will be way cheaper than Mercari. All the platforms raise their rates a couple times a year, it’s part of the game.
Have sales been slow?
Nah they’ve been picking up for me
They've been slow for me. Hopefully it passes 👍🏻
As long as you’re buying in demand items and pricing competitively, you should have no problems making sales on Q4
What’s better to post on Mercari vs eBay? I’ve noticed ur more successful with hats and tapestries on Mercari
Anything I have more than one of a list on both, anything I have one of a list on eBay.
The shipping system on Mercari is absolute garbage. LMAO The site might pass as halfway decent barring that.
100% agree
Any Starbucks cups this year?
Yeah there was a really good one last we we cooked in bread and butter
Ebay is so much better man Don't lie to people
Of course it’s better but Mercari is still a very nice side platform to crosslist too. I’ve never said Mercari was better and never will 😂 if you watch any of my videos I always say eBay is king
MERCARI sent me a cheap look-a-like product. I will never deal with them again.
That’s not Mercari, that’s an individual seller. I wouldn’t punish the platform for a bad seller but you do you
When shipping on Mercari if I’m shipping a small card the size of a letter, if I ship on my own can I just mail it through the regular postal service?
Like can I put it in a letter and slap and address and stamp on it?
No it has to show tracking or the funds will never get released