Did you know that there are 200,000 professional eBay sellers registered in the United Kingdom? With such fierce competition, you’ll need more than great products to level up your eBay operations. As a seller, you’ll no doubt always be on the lookout for tips to improve your profit margins.
As you know, eBay selling and shipping are two sides of the same coin. Therefore, it stands to reason that one of the most significant areas for improvement is with your eBay shipping techniques. So, how can you improve your shipping?
This article discusses a few ways you can improve your business with some practical eBay shipping tips.
Adopt a More Flexible Approach to Shipping
In the past, companies would negotiate an exclusive contract with a primary carrier like FedEx or UPS. The carrier would then handle all of the parcel shipping to their customers.
This may have provided several advantages, including predictable costs, which made forecasting easier. If you are using a similar model today for your eBay shipping, have you considered this process’s overall efficiency?
A single carrier strategy in today’s booming eCommerce environment is a risky approach and could leave you with unfulfilled orders. A single-carrier option for your eBay business limits the chances of your finding a better shipping solution.
Shipping costs, carrier performance, delivery availability are all crucial data points. Getting access to this data in real-time is a vital part of the consumer-led parcel shipping process.
Expand Your Carrier Mix
By expanding your carrier mix, you’ll be able to meet the demands of a growing market better than ever. You’ll also find it easier to scale up your shipping when it comes to peak seasons such as Christmas.
The more carriers you can leverage, the better you’ll be able to meet demand. That also means mitigating disruptions in the supply chain. What’s more, when automating your parcel delivery, make sure the system is independent of the carriers.
SmartConsign does not charge a fee for carriers to integrate into their system. All the information about performance and pricing available on the system are unbiased.
Helping eBay Sellers Maximize Their Potential
SmartConsign is fully integrated with eBay and helps power sellers make the best of their potential. By leveraging a more comprehensive range of carriers, you’ll be able to save money and offer more excellent choices for your customers.
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