USPS Regional A Regional B and Flat Rate Boxes Explained for eBay Beginners

USPS Regional A Regional B and Flat Rate Boxes Explained for eBay Beginners
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[@GerryPicker]

Shipping was my biggest hurdle as a newbie....still learn something new every day 👍

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yup. One day at a time.

[@cameraguynewyork5125]

Keep at it! i know usps doesn't like it but I buy poly mailers and use there box and can still ship out 1st class and if its heavier and cheaper to not use the prepaid boxes... so usps poly bubble there box and then my poly mailer on top no1 knows what box you used:) so much cheaper

[@sandeeadamson5685]

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[@MakingEndsMeet_JudysStopNShop]

@@cameraguynewyork5125 I've done that a few times too but only because it ended up being cheaper to ship it UPS or USPS when it's a heavy item and I already had it packed for priority with priority tape and stickers all over a priority box! Lol danged if I want to re-box the whole thing at the last minute to save $10 especially on like VCRs or big ceramic cats! Lol I break out the big gray poly mailers, cut them And wrap it like a Christmas present! Lol the shipping challenge is real... i'm too scared of getting caught to do what you're doing. 😂

[@lyndamilligan1103]

I didn't know that about A boxes. Why don't Ups tell us. How did you find out?

[@forallofview9868]

thank you for making this. I've been getting overwhelmed trying to cut shipping costs and u just taught me gold. I appreciate u and these videos. god bless

[@justinfrazier2632]

Been reselling off and on for about 2 years now. Ignorance aside, you've opened my eyes to a whole nother option to shipping. I always wanted to be a magician when I was knee high to a grasshopper, and now I can be. Thanks Teach!

[@DanCesaro]

This was an awesome video, and just saved me a lot of money! I just sold 2 vintage anvils, each weighing 10+ lbs. Both fit into regional rate A boxes. Thanks Kevin!

[@nickigary836]

The thing is I like the way you teach. I just started and I became a student of ebay during quarantine. Notebook in hand I watch you and a few others. I appreciate you all so very much!! I am teaching my Grandson to ebay ad well. Thank you from Idaho!

[@commonwealthflipper]

That is awesome!

[@sheririgdon6897]

Just asked the postmaster about Regional A & B today and didn't really get much help. I was going to research it and saw it on your videos tonight! THANK YOU for making this clear. I will order them now! Love watching your videos while I build drafts to list!

[@avintagementality]

When don't understand something on Ebay, we knew the best place to come is your channel. Thank you again!!

[@stephaniezweifel6063]

Game changer!! Last night I was checking to see if some items would ship in a Region A, but I couldn't find that option on ebay, now I know how! And I never considered the flat rates as a second option for further locations! Thanks for always making my day!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad I could help!

[@michelemcdowell7890]

Coming from the back of the class! Thank you! The A and B boxes were so confusing. Your students are some lucky kids!

[@commonwealthflipper]

That's what I tell them. LOL

[@___David___Savian]

I can't believe you said at the beginning of this video that you didn't want to do a video on this because others have done these type of videos already. Well guess what. I've been looking for this kind of specific information for months and this video finally explained this haze of confusion about which box to use based on the situation to me. Thanks man !

[@conniepeacock600]

Thanks, Kevin! I've been reselling for several years and these regional boxes have always been confusing to me. But now I get it!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad to help!

[@grandmasplace7163]

Thank you so much for this information. I have never known where to turn for answers on these regional boxes. Asked at the post office and they didn't know. I have been selling under a couple of ebay ids. Debs*Treasures and GrandmasPlace. Under Debs I have been selling since 1999, left for awhile after the managed payments gave me a huge problem and would like to get going again under that name as well. So for me as an old timer, you are the first to really explain this and it will help tremendously. Now to revise my listings and get rid of some of those over priced shipping costs. God bless you for all your help. Oh, and I plan on buying an enema man soon. Lol!

[@MakingEndsMeet_JudysStopNShop]

Regional Rate Box A has a 15-pound maximum for domestic shipping and a 10-pound maximum for international shipping. Regional Rate Box B has a 20-pound maximum for both domestic and international shipping. (I did not know this until your video I just googled it out of curiosity 😂 and thought I would share)

[@annettebailey129]

Just watched this video...As a "Newbie" I greatly appreciate you and the time that you have taken to make your videos... I will now be spending my afternoon binging your videos 😊 Thanks again! 😊📦🎶✌️

[@commonwealthflipper]

Wow. Be sure to comment on the ones you like so I know how you are progressing. Have a great day and thanks for the kindness.

[@CreativeCrafticality]

Thank you for explaining all the boxes! Before this I always thought the region boxes were for shipping to your certain "region" but didnt know where that was, lol! Anyway, thanks for sharing! God bless, Kim

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are welcome. Region just means that it ships at the 2 or 4 pound rate but at different costs dependng on what regiion it is going to. Thanks for the kind words.

[@DonnaHill444]

Exactly what I thought!

[@justmedjd]

@@commonwealthflipper Alrighty, now. Your reply here, clarifies it more, and that should have been told in the video! Now, the light bulb went on..... 💡⚡ I'm wondering if you'll see this, 1 year later?¿?¿?

[@barbarndt6102]

Again, the teacher in you comes shining through! “Magic Box”. Everyone can understand that. Perfect explanation.

[@russ54220]

I really like using the USPS Shoe box, ships by weight but, almost everything l sell will fit in them, saves me from buying most boxes

[@bethinthe305]

I like your delivery. Meaning you are easy to listen to. I don't want to go have a stranger explain this to me. I trust you and want to hear it from.... you! Like your AP students don't want to be pawned off on cliff notes!

[@commonwealthflipper]

LOL

[@xl12lim]

Thank you. I’ve asked many a people about region a and b boxes and could never get a clear answer. You answered it. Thanks again

[@WayBelowMSRP]

also because they are n longer available :(

[@janetgibb5271]

Thank you for this information. I haven't gotten a clear answer to Regional A/Regional B box questions from postal employees. You've explained it clearly. I'd love more info on testing remotes and a camera tutorial. I've learned so much from you. I sell on Etsy and Ebay and am trying to expand the variety of items in my shops.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Check out Rideshare Reseller for camera info. He is terrific.

[@thepickinpeacock]

Thank you Kevin. I am in Alabama and shipping across the country is expensive.I know that for me starting with flat rate was the easiest. Now I am trying to learn more to save my customers the most I can in shipping. I want to increase sales with more attractive shipping prices. Regional boxes and Pirate ship are the areas I am now trying to learn. Thanks

[@mechelled3012]

I’m in Alabama too I’m trying to learn eBay shipping so I can make more money. I sell primarily on fb bc the prepaid labels are so easy

[@debrajorgensen-wagar1088]

I just found this video, you explain this in a way I could understand. I was afraid of the A and B boxes. Now I will have to try them now.

[@yesreally7438]

Thanks for this! Just getting started on eBay and shipping - particularly USPS - seems like a giant, unexplained monstrosity. Thanks for also mentioning the shipping tape dispenser, I thought there were only tape guns and that looks like a better solution! Lovely organized supply shelves btw 😊

[@JoyfullyThrifted]

Great info!! Never could quite understand region A B boxes!!!! Very helpful!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@frantiquestreasures1443]

Thank you so much Kevin I finally got it!! My daughter has tried to explain it to me and it just didn't make sense,now it does.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Wonderful!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I just came across your video about packing and saving money. I'm new, I desperately need to make extra money but when I was in school 45 years ago I was the dumb kid the slow kid but now we know Its ADD not slow children. All three of my children have ADD also. I have no help at all the help I have is amazing people like you. WOW, you have an amazing set up/workshop. All I have is a 38ft school bus with the seats taken out. That's a whole different story. Anyway, I'm wanting to turn it into my Workshop. I'm really scared to open up an eBay store tho, I have plenty of Inventory I'm ready minus the printer. Thank you for your help.

[@jennifercoyne758]

Saving this so I can watch it again👍! Thank You!

[@pummichell]

Omg! Thank you so much! I am so glad I came across this video, it literally changed my life!

[@cherylchastain1962]

I learned so much from this and especially the questions and replies. Thanks.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scottmarinello3797]

What a great explanation of the Regional A and B boxes. Thanks.

[@commonwealthflipper]

My pleasure!

[@cjb1708]

I think people get confused because of the word "REGIONAL", and that they can only be used to ship to certain areas of the country. On another note, the small FRB came in handy recently shipping a set of dominoes...perfect fit with no packaging or filler needed! Thanks Kevin for another informative video!

[@commonwealthflipper]

NIce. good thinking on that one.

[@chasemarquez7620]

Thank you just ordered my boxes finally

[@email-id4mf]

I saved this video to come back to it when My mind gets fuzzy about this. The visuals were perfect! Thank you for the lesson!

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are very welcome

[@kabbystevens5167]

I agree...having the description in title of video will be easy to find again.

[@tourgore]

@@kabbystevens5167 Just a little helpful FYI, you can create playlists for yourself by clicking "Save" (just above the red Subscribe button). Title this one "Ebay Help" for example. You can access your playlists by clicking the 3 horizontal lines at the top left corner of the page. This will eliminate the need to search for this or any other video you choose to save. Hope this helps.

[@kabbystevens5167]

Rich N ...OMG! Thank you, now I saved and retitled it....but now how do I find the saved videos? Do not see what lines you are referring to. Thanks

[@kabbystevens5167]

Rich N ....found it!!!! Thanks a bunch!!!!!!

[@redcardinaltreasures]

I bought one of those blue Marsh tape dispensers through your affiliate link not to long ago and it is a total game changer!!!!!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

I love it because its so heavy. Perfect for small pieces.

[@armandocontreras8114]

Thank you Mr. Teacher. You answered my questions.

[@andyrobinson5829]

Kevin! FROM THE BACK OF THE CLASS. . . I GOT IT!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. TONIGHT; I JUST LISTED MY FIST ITEM ON EBAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Fantastic!

[@Nana_Tink]

You crack me up, tell people to get on USPS and order all those boxes but you don't need them and you toss them away, lol. I agree, I did get the large flat rate for my vintage games, what a waste. All the videos I have watched trying to figure out the Regional ones, I finally get it. I just realized I have been losing money using regular priority mail and I should have used Regional A. Thank you so much.

[@commonwealthflipper]

LOL. Nana. I don't tell them to get the Large flat rate though.

[@junkjockey]

One thing I noticed a lot of ebay sellers do that is flat out wrong is they pad their shipping cost . Another thing I have had happen to me is the person I have got a item off of Ebay is they will used the boxes and wrap them in plain brown or some other dark color and if the Post Office ever catches them then they want to charge the person receiving the item the difference in the shipping cost. Thanks for the info keep up the good work

[@stacy_1328]

WOW- thank you for explaining Regional boxes!!!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are so welcome!

[@atticrenewal]

Thank you sir! Always a teacher!

[@otnipdrofflips6893]

Great info Kevin! I do offer multiple shipping options on a lot of items, but never thought about flat rate for people in Alaska of Hawaii. Never to late to teach an Old Dog new tricks LOL

[@commonwealthflipper]

I know your not to old of a dog.

[@nikkig8549]

The medium and large flat rates are excellent for Poshmark sales! We can use any USPS Priority box and those are great for bundle sales or larger coats, blankets, etc

[@Sdwhd]

Thanks for the shipping advice.

[@utopialostnfound]

Great video Kevin. I wish I had this info when I started; would have saved me a ton on shipping. Recently, I had to ship a big 10lb item. Wouldn't fit in any flat rate or regional box. Tried Pirate Ship, same price as USPS. Turned out yucky for me. But luckily there are good teachers like the CF to help us in our journeys.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DaniMaeAdventures]

Great video Kevin! 💕

[@sz1768]

When I used regional boxes A & B on eBay, I got back charged by USPS at the end of the year through eBay (where I purchased the labels from) for underpayment for quite a few of those boxes. My post office can't explain what they're for, and it seems they may actually have something to do with distance the package is traveling rather than being all purpose.

[@robertofigueroa1798]

This man is a true Sensei.

[@ivangies6314]

Great info!! Thanks Kevin!!

[@aznstefani]

you are such a sweet teacher!

[@pinkladyht]

Thank you for this! I am STRUGGLING trying to get a consistent shipping rate😠😭 so frustrating!

[@allyssaedwardssinkler]

i use the mediums often. they are great for poshmark as we can use any flatrate boxes with their labels. i dont generally use them for ebay though either.

[@ji2660]

You explained this really well. Thank you.

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@browncty]

Great video, I learned something about shipping. Thanks for the video-information.

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are very welcome

[@darthplaguepiss4335]

Such a great teacher

[@amyandtony]

Thank you for making this easy to understand.

[@commonwealthflipper]

You're very welcome!

[@MusicSmiles]

Awesome, awesome, awesome !!!!! I needed this information. Thanks so much good sharing. I'm still a bit anxious and not 100% understanding the whole thing. I need to see it step by step calculated etc. But I'm gonna try. Wish me luck. Thanks again... Very helpful info

[@ilind2021]

Omg this has helped me very much, Thank you 😉

[@f8nomore]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@CraftwithBarbaraDrake]

Best explanation ever!! Thank you so very much !!

[@jwstreasuretrunk]

Thank you!!!! I finallllly understand the A & B boxes now 😉 PS Merry Christmas to you & your family 💖

[@commonwealthflipper]

Same to you!

[@sarahinhere]

I think Pirate ship is so much easier. I did not know about the region a & b boxes and have just ignored them but now I know I'm not missing much! Thanks!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yup but they can beat pirate ship from time to time. Just did yesterday for me but you are correct if you do PS you are fine.

[@chicalopez2450]

YES THANK YOU I WAMTED TO LEAR MORE

[@craigvenable8150]

Great video, love the details. Very helpful Thanks...

[@commonwealthflipper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MOIgloo]

I sell vintage jewelry. The small and medium flat rate boxes are pretty standard for big lots of damaged jewelry to sell to artists and crafters.

[@ljwhitmire200]

I once shipped 4 iron sash weights that weighed 26lbs to Cali. Regular shipping was outrageous or course. However, I knew they'd fit in a medium flat rate. I packed them very well. When the buyer got the box, the weights were missing! She said it didn't appear the box had been opened, but there's was nothing in the box. USPS paid me of course because I could prove they were there when I dropped them off (26 lbs!). I guess somebody thought they were gold bars!

[@natejobs7463]

Awesome explanation of A/B now explain pirateship

[@leemcmullan]

so helpful thank you!!

[@wildman0228]

You are so awesome! THANKS!

[@triadpicker]

We need an updated version of this video, now that the Regional Rate Boxes have been discontinued. @Commonwealth Flipper

[@jimporter4102]

Great info....TY

[@johnnyswag2802]

You explained that *Topic* very, very well... In matter in fact I had never heard that version of what you just Before......the other 50+ Reseller's seemed like it was the same old pitch haha!! Man you get a AAA+

[@commonwealthflipper]

Thanks so much.

[@veragormley8675]

Thank you so much!! I have lost so much $ making shipping errors!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

Happy to help!

[@wendimeisenheimer5104]

Thank you so much!

[@1drmr3]

perfect explanation

[@starlit484]

Thanks so much for explaining this so clearly! I thought I was the only one confused about those regional boxes but turns out it seems that not even the reps at usps totally get it or else they would have explained it as clearly as you just did! I will be watching more of your videos!

[@gailmakar1839]

Never understood that. THANK YOU!!!

[@commonwealthflipper]

You are very welcome.

[@tbrownell102]

Thank you!

[@theflippintoothfairyjackie5702]

Thanks so much!

[@Russ3403]

Thank you, Kevin. I started selling a few months ago and I was wondering what the region A and B boxes were.

[@BurmeseUSA]

since priority shipping is air, I cannot ship the liquid item right? just clarification.

[@richkuban2027]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@jazzdaylor8570]

Thank you so much

[@dinahwade3962]

Shipping is a scary thing thank you for the class lol

[@cacinemabuff]

Great video for a couple years ago...Now that they discontinued Regional Boxes

[@mariamancini8691]

Thank you. I only do fbmp and the UPS rates are good

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

You are marvelous my brother!

[@tonyaskillman5838]

You were correct! I mistakenly commented earlier that this just couldn’t be right….but you are right. I stand corrected. All apologies. Wish I had understood this earlier in time, and thanks for your video…guess they really are “magic boxes”👍

[@commonwealthflipper]

lol yes but I find that ups is pretty magic these days too.

[@sofiabanuelos4953]

I the flat rate priority mail I use a lot 😊

[@seekingtruth9677]

Great video

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Thank you soo much

[@dara8125]

Here comes the "dumb" question... I have never seen an option for the A and B boxes and many others on the ebay shipping. What am I missing? I do see the flat rate boxes but never the other box options. I have also seen a new one ebay international shipping, is it better then global ship? Thanks for all you do. I have learned so much from your videos.

[@commonwealthflipper]

There are no options to include for a shipping option. You would use it after it has been purchased on the shipping page. Click Carrier Packages at the top of the shpping page and at the bottom click Compare all services. But what you can do it do calculated shipping in your listing for 2 pounds if you know it will fit in the A box and 4 pounds if you know it will fit in the B box.

[@kabbystevens5167]

Great DUMB question...glad you asked it!

[@angelawhite7140]

That was a awesome question & answer! Thank you!

[@liveandletlive9333]

Box B is 5 lb rate. No longer 4 lb

[@Mia-C-Crest]

Thank you

[@IntegrativeHealthWellness]

Great video! By the way, may you please do a video on how to test used remote controls?

[@onlyluvisreal6691]

Is there a restriction on where you can send those regional boxes

[@MakingEndsMeet_JudysStopNShop]

The flat rate legal envelope is in between the smaller flat rate envelope that you have in the padded flat rate envelope on price and I use the legal flat rate envelope for a lot of things like jeans for example and sweaters and hoodies. But I tape all the sides and I practically cover it and packing tape because it is cardboard it will tear open if you do not tape the flat rate envelopes that are not padded!

[@DonBlomdahlHOF]

I retired from the USPS good 😌 information. Will stop by again soon ok 👍

[@SilasWasHere]

The only time I use one that you don’t often is the medium flat rate. It’s great for creating bigger lots on eBay and clearing out stock.

[@ArieEcreip]

I ordered a variety of the USPS boxes & envelope but used more often only the flat rate envelope & padded envelope. The other boxes are now gathering dust in my garage. I’ve known about the Region A & B boxes but never bother to find out what it is for. I always thought it’s for shipping items to a certain state in the USA. Now that you’ve explained it a flood of regrets came to my mind thinking about the items i could have shipped & save $ using this. So just to clarify Region boxes are base on weight not on location the item will be shipped to??? Thanks always for the wisdom you share.

[@janelord3061]

Great info! It helped me, for sure. You have such a wonderful way of teaching which makes everything make sense. I bet your students love you. I don't think you said where you are, so I worry that someone in say, Colorado, doesn't think that shipping to CA is this huge, expensive thing, as it would be for you. Perhaps using terms such as, "across the country, " or "to a state near me" would have been better. JMHO

[@commonwealthflipper]

Yup. I mentioned it but just once.

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I subbed after you said you are "speaking to people" that are a "little bit dumb"😂 1 year in and the only thing I know about regional A and B is sometimes they save me money lol. Also, I love that you know that their is such a thing as a stupid question lol.

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Ha. I am a high school teacher so I really know. LOL

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