Paypal shipping question

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[Sledge]

Hi All

I've been wanting to try selling on Ebay (need to supply my card habit  ), but I'm not sure what the deal is with shipping. 

I've noticed that some vendors say it has to be by track and trace because of Paypal and others seem happy with ordinary postage.  Does Paypal have a rule?  I've tried looking on their website but can't find anything.  With posting from New Zealand there is a huge difference in cost between ordinary post ($2.00) and track and trace ($30.00).

I'd appreciate the help.

Thanks very much

Kathy   

[tialessa]

Paypal's "Help Center" (not always helpful)

"https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_help-ext&eloc=1647&loc=1640&unique_id=56544&source_page=_home&flow="

"Protection Policies - Seller Protection Policy - Tracking Shipments

Q: What methods of online tracking are acceptable?

A: The following options may be used:

    * Parcelforce
    * Royal Mail
    * U.S. Postal Service
    * UPS
    * FedEx
    * Airborne Express
    * DHL

Note: Royal Mail does not officially provide online tracking (with proof of delivery) for the International Signed For service. In some instances however, delivery details may be available online. If these details map to the buyer's shipping address shown on the Transaction Details page, PayPal may consider it as sufficient proof of delivery. However, since availability of delivery details cannot be predicted, sellers may not be able to rely on this method for proof of delivery in order to be covered by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy."

More on the Seller Protection Policy (which doesn't always protect sellers) is here:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_help-ext&eloc=0&loc=1609&source_page=_home&flow=

[Sledge]

Thanks heaps Tialessa.

I spent quite a while looking through their site, but obviously wasn't looking in the right place! 

Kathy