New eBay Standard Envelope

Orioles1954 · #1 03-14-2021, 07:25 PM

I really don�t see the value added with this option. In my 24+ years on eBay I�ve had exactly one problem with charging a buck and shipping in a PWE.

wheatfan · #2 03-14-2021, 07:54 PM

As a buyer of usually sub-$5 cards, I have seen a large uptick in items I'll bid-on/buy with the cheaper shipping option now more commonly available. I don't particularly care if its PWE or ESU, but it certainly has increased the number of cards I've considered buying. I've only has one PWE lost in the mail in the years I've been buying, but the added tracking is at least a small protection for the sellers it seems.

LACardsGuy · #3 03-15-2021, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I really don�t see the value added with this option. In my 24+ years on eBay I�ve had exactly one problem with charging a buck and shipping in a PWE.

Value it adds:
1. tracking
2. you can print a label and not have to get stamps.

and that's about it

savedfrommyspokes · #4 03-15-2021, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACardsGuy

Value it adds:
1. tracking
2. you can print a label and not have to get stamps.

and that's about it

When I can purchase forever stamps in bulk at around 35 cent each (off ebay with ebay buck bonuses), the only value here might be the tracking. I knock on wood when I say this, but I have had a miniscule percent of problems using PWE, thus paying 16 cents more for "tracking" has minimal value to me.

Eggoman · #5 03-15-2021, 03:27 PM

I add "Do Not Bend" to ALL of mine shipped using the ESU and have had no issues with postage due...so far.

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

I have had disagreements with the Postal Clerks about this being a Letter or a Parcel, tho... Additional charges do apply IF it is deemed to be a parcel.

Joe Hunter · #6 03-15-2021, 03:42 PM

Charles: I would bet it is the "Do not Bend" label that triggered the additional postage. The package is supposed to be somewhat flexible.

Mike D. · #7 03-15-2021, 05:54 PM

It�s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn�t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

The-Cardfather · #8 03-17-2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D.

It�s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn�t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

No. Not a bubble envelope or padded mailer, just a small manila envelope.

Maybe this was a one-time screw-up by the USPS. Time will tell.

tonyo · #9 03-15-2021, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggoman;2081452I

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

Good point.

my next choice would be "postal employee with a stamp that just doesn't care"

btw,

I've use the standard envelope a few times with no hiccups. Although 2 out of about 15 that I've sent never had any tracking registered whatsoever

ngrow9 · #10 03-16-2021, 06:41 AM

I'm thinking that the problem could be the clear tape over the mailing label. I thought the rules said no plastic anywhere on the envelope. I've been printing the label directly onto a PWE, and using cut up cereal boxes as inserts in the envelope to help protect the cards, and haven't had any issues thus far.

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