'&charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. They gave me credit for it. '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); I prefer to use Pirate Ship , because they have unique discounts that I will try to cover in an upcoming video! 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. They just don't have the resources to carefully analyze every package. Just don't lose your chance to warn other buyers. Shipping on your own for mercari can save you money depending on your package! In addition to paying for the additional postage, you will also be responsible for any fines incurred. Or instead of the full postage due, should I just pay partial postage? //]]>-->2, Mercari is raising shipping fees on February 1, 2022, for certain weights, and buyers and sellers are saying it's pricing the ecommerce platform right of the market. 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. Any shipment over 50 lbs in actual or dim weight will be charged freight rates. Ina Steiner is co-founder and Editor of EcommerceBytes and has been reporting on ecommerce since 1999. I was so annoyed that I left a review before submitting the request to Mercari. Please make sure that you choose the correct label so your item arrives safely to the buyer. Lol. I purchased a sweater off of Mercari and the mailman needed postage due. All you need to do is take a picture of the overdue postage charge and the receipt of your transaction (you can screenshot it) and send it to Mercari. For more information, please review additional details on the USPS website. Additional shipping fees will be deducted from your Mercari balance. I went to the PO, and they actually just handed me my mail, no charge--BUT they also gave me an envelop and told me to put money in it and leave it in my mailbox to pay for the overdue postage.Now that I have my item, I see that the seller packaged the item way too securely--they put four cardboard pieces in a stamped letter mail, making it very bulky and heavy. She seemed to be having a bad day and I caught her at the end of her shift on a Saturday (before 3:00pm closing time). While 2 ounces over 1lb is technically right, my USPS associate wasn't thrilled about it and she made sure to let me know I didn't make the same mistake. 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. 'https://www.ecommercebytes.com/new_ad_server/www/delivery/ajs.php':'/new_ad_server/www/delivery/ajs.php'); For heavy shipments using a Mercari prepaid label, make sure that your package is under 50 lbs in both actual weight and dim weight. document.write (document.charset ? Authenticated items are automatically. She had it at 1 pound 2 oz. Click here to find the nearest FedEx drop off location. When youre shipping with a USPS First Class label, dont use a USPS Priority Mail box. Be sure to only use a shipping label once to avoid any additional fees. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); It shouldn't work. Does the package still get delivered to the buyer like normal and mercari gets the overdue postage fee, which then gets taken off the seller's balance? document.write ("?zoneid=4"); When you go to the post office to drop it off, the employees will weight it and if its too heavy, will make you pay the difference. The label was for 15.9 oz but the package was actually 1lb 12oz. Effective April 3, 2022, USPS has implemented a Nonstandard Fee for USPS packages that exceed a certain dimensional threshold. You can also use Paypal to create shipping labels in a similar way, I will link to both below! Shipping carriers charge based on the package's weight and size. List and authenticate luxury items from anywhere, on any device. Reply EmoFruitLooop Additional comment actions I know, I've already done that. There's no way lol. if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write ("&exclude=" + document.MAX_used); All you need to do is take a picture of the overdue postage charge and the receipt of your transaction (you can screenshot it) and send it to Mercari. $42 U.S.A Special Delivery Stamps Used 1888 E2, E3 $20 Vintage 1975 stamps Unique Vintage $10 Free shipping Postage stamps collection Lot $16 Vintage Rare 1997 Universal Classic Movie Monster Stamper Saver Cards $33 20%OFF Scott C20 Airmail Stamps Plate Block of 6. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Mercari is a marketplace platform where you can buy and sell almost anything, provided the item can be shipped. Be sure to use the right box for your label. Seconding the advice to wait until Mercari refunds you, but they will refund your postage regardless, especially if you have the receipt. If you choose to ship an item using your own label, you'll need to provide a valid tracking number. Click here to find the nearest FedEx drop off location. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; The seller used a 4oz label for a large 3lb package! Does USPS penalize my account the next time I use their service for sending/receiving mail if I ignore? The carriers will charge postage due fees to deliver packages that are over the weight and/or dimension limits on the shipping label. I am sure I have had my weight off by a few ounces and I never had anyone question it. Their official policy on their website https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Return-to-Sender-Mail is to just reject the mail and return to sender. I will be sure to get a receipt for your records.Please see attached photo of the postage due notice. Without tracking, there is no proof of delivery and you will not be paid for that sale. I know that rating completes the sale but I wasnt sure how that worked with overdue postage. document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r); 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. Watch this get downvoted. Option 2: Ship on your own This option is best if you want to use carriers outside of USPS, UPS, or FedEx or if you have very specialized items that can't meet the shipping box requirements above. Copyright 1999-2023 Steiner Associates, LLC. In this video I show you how I ship on my own through for mercari! [CDATA[ Your IP: Every year, shipping carriers increase their rates. They also included extra fanmade photocards and stickers. Sellers are responsible for all fees associated with oversized packages or packages with incorrect dimensions which will be deducted from the sellers earnings. For heavy shipments using a Mercari prepaid label, make sure that your package is under 50 lbs in both actual weight and dim weight. Mercari is an online platform where you can sell and buy anything. If you were to refuse a package, in order for the seller to reclaim their item, they would have to pay the postage due anyway because, according to USPS, they have done their service by delivering (or attempting to deliver) the said package. Ill see what I can work out with the seller. There is an additional fee when the carrier has to repackage the item during transit. Shipping is easy Its super petty and childish. 08-23-2021 06:02 PM. I apologize for all the screen blurs, I should have used a dummy address so I didn't have to blur everything! '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); document.write ("'><\/scr"+"ipt>"); It's very straightforward and quick. My PO lady told me if its a prepaid label, all they can do is charge the person who bought the label, which is technically Mercari. /us/help_center/article/172/?id=172&path=Why%20was%20I%20charged%20for%20overdue%20postage%3F&source=%2Fcontact Click here to find the nearest FedEx drop off location. Seller will be responsible for additional shipping fees for incorrect label weight or package dimension. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Any shipment over 50 lbs in actual or dim weight will be charged freight rates. Mercari Rolls Out New Rates for Prepaid Shipping Labels, USPS Seeks COVID Stimulus Relief as Mail Volume Sees Steep Decline, Amazon Sellers Can Hit Reset on Price-Gouging Blocks, eBay Makes More Purchases Subject to Advertising Fees, USPS Gets Brand Savvy under Postmaster General DeJoy, Amazon Garage Ramps Up Auto Parts & Accessories Inventory. Yeah Ive already sent them proof of overdue postage. Please make sure that you choose the correct label so your item arrives safely to the buyer. Sellers will be charged for these types of shipping surcharges for using an incorrect box and the surcharges will be deducted from the sellers earnings. Mercari is seriously one of the easiest platforms to list on. Sellers are responsible for all fees associated with incorrect drop-off or overweight packages which will be deducted from the sellers earnings. Click here to find the nearest FedEx drop off location. 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. When youre shipping with a USPS First Class label, dont use a USPS Priority Mail box. All packages are scanned by the applicable shipping carriers. Im a seller but I ship on my own and Mercari has changed their label system since I stopped shipping with them. Sellers will be charged for these types of shipping surcharges for using an incorrect box and the surcharges will be deducted from the sellers earnings. and our Show more Is Mercari Legitimate? 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. Well after some digging, here's the OFFICIAL Mercari answer. Sellers will be responsible for paying any oversize or overweight fees so the buyer doesnt have to pay them. They said that the reason is that USPS did their service and delivered the package to me and so in order for the seller to get their merchandise back, they would still have to pay that postage due.Since you would have to pay for the postage due if it was returned to you anyway, would you just want me to pay for the postage due and you refund me the postage due back when I get the item? USPS $15 Free shipping 20%OFF Yeah i was looking for textbooks and I see some of them with the 4.99 label. I guess it was nice of the seller to include extras, but I'm outraged at the extra postage that I hadn't agreed on paying before I bought the item. I didn't. If the buyer claims they did not recieve the item, they can request a refund and it will be granted. Thats what I was thinking but I wanted to make sure before making the seller wait for a rating. 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. * oz will I not have any overdue postage GetHuman-heidi_da's customer service issue with Mercari from April 2020. It was one comic book. I prefer to use Pirate Ship , because they have unique discounts that I will try to cover in an upcoming video! Any shipment over 50 lbs in actual or dim weight will be charged freight rates. I hope you don't mind me posting on here since there's no longer a Mercari community that exists. Anyway, I bought a Kpop photocard on Mercari for $8. 'In honor of imnotlegolas for starting this subreddit. Im waiting for the money to be added to my account, then Ill rate you. For the sake of honesty, I feel I should just pay the overdue postage, but $8+$7=$15 for one Kpop photocard is too much. This is a violation of the shipping carriers terms of service and may impact your good standing with Mercari. I would have given 1 star but the shipping was quick and the item was in the described condition. The question, though, has evolved to: "Are there buyer scammers on Mercari?" And the answer to that is consistent with other platforms - from old-time players like eBay and Amazon to currently popular ones like Poshmark - YES. ". Be sure to use the right box for your label. Welcome to the Buying board! //]]>-->,