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Permalink Reply by Meryl on June 10, 2012 at 8:05am

As far as I remember when attempting a "0" in quantity, an error message appears.

When an item sells, it is placed on hold for you, so long as your items are paid through PayPal and/or Google (if you have elected to use these for checkout).

As to Etsy, that is another story...never tried them and couldn't help with the question.  Look for another Group here for Etsy.

Permalink Reply by PenniLea's Vintage Places on June 10, 2012 at 9:13am

Thanks!  I didn't try it, I was just unsure how it all works as I have yet to have my first sale on eCrater-I'm not sure what happens or what it all looks like.  The reason I thought about opening an Etsy shop is that I'm concerned about how shipping works on eCrater regarding larger packages as I see that the USPS calculator doesn't account for it. I found that you can't swap back and forth from the shipping claculator, the matrix and free shipping per listing. Having only sold on eBay and Ruby Plaza, I'm just scrambling (like others I'm sure) to become established where I may have a good selling season this fall and a good understanding of how my venue works.  I'm so glad to have come across such helpful shop owners-Thank you!

Permalink Reply by Meryl on June 10, 2012 at 9:25am

I agree, ecrater's shipping matrix is the worst ever, but calculating can be easy once you decide how you want to list your items: by the ounce or by the pound.  I've elected to set my matrix up by the ounce, as most of my items fall under 1 lb weight.  I use my #14 as a 1-2 lb weight.  I then state in my listing that it is only an approximate amount, based on a destination furthest from my home.  I ask that the buyer contact me prior to purchase.

That being said, I am sure I lose plenty of buyers with the large shipping amount.  If, however, a buyer purchases an item and they are overcharged in shipping, I simply reimburse.  Always makes for a happy customer! :-)

Major thing to remember is to promote!  Use VV, Yahoo Groups, etc to promote.

Permalink Reply by White Deer Trading Post on June 10, 2012 at 12:39pm

in ecrate every item in your inventory must be available for sale

Permalink Reply by White Deer Trading Post on June 10, 2012 at 12:45pm

I found the hard way that you can only have one calculated shipping method. My shipping is first class, but I had one item that had to go priority so I did that and my whole store was changed to priority. However I have seen some who offer two options in ecrater, don't know about that.