UPS® and eBay Labels
When to choose UPS as your carrier service for eBay Labels
UPS has industry-leading, on-time delivery performance across the entire U.S. Use UPS for fast ground transport, detailed tracking, or if you need residential delivery on Saturday or Sunday.
See the Ground Time-in-Transit map to predict shipping times.
Use the calculator to check out UPS shipping rates.
Key benefits
- Enjoy savings on retail rates when you choose UPS as your carrier for eBay Labels.
- No printer? No problem. The UPS Store® retail locations accept eBay Labels QR Codes.
- UPS offers an industry-leading global network of over 78,000 UPS Access Point® locations to pick up or drop off packages, including The UPS Store®, Michaels, CVS, Advance Auto Parts, and local independent retailers. Find the closest location.
- UPS offers proactive tracking that includes automated shipping updates and delivery alerts.
Available Services
UPS® Ground
This service delivers to commercial and residential areas. Transit times are between one to five business days, with Saturday delivery standard to most residential addresses.
UPS Next Day Air®
UPS Next Day Air® service reaches to all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
- Shipping transit time: Next day with Saturday delivery available.
- Weight limits and maximum package size: Packages can be up to 150 lbs. and up to 108” long
UPS Next Day Air Saver®
UPS Next Day Air Saver® service delivers from all 50 U.S. states to the 48 contiguous states.
- Shipping transit time: Next day with Saturday delivery available.
- Weight limits and maximum package size: Packages can be up to 150 lbs. and up to 108” long.
UPS 2nd Day Air®
This is the economical option for shipments that do not need overnight service. It includes delivery to every address to and from the United States within 2 business days.
Calculate your item’s shipping costs
Having accurate and competitive shipping costs in your listings can generate more bids and future purchases. You can use our shipping calculator to easily estimate how much it would cost to ship a certain item.
FAQs
How to get your package to UPS?
UPS offers a variety of options to help your customers packages get to where they need to go, every time. Some options include:
- The UPS Store®: Drop a package off at one of the thousands of locations. Find the closest The UPS Store location.
- UPS Access Point® locations: Drop off pre labeled packages at nearby stores including The UPS Store®, Michaels, CVS, Advance Auto Parts, and local independent retailers.
- UPS® Drop Box locations: Drop off a shipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and enjoy later pickup times.
How to ship safely and avoid unwanted charges?
- Correctly Measure Your Shipment: To avoid unexpected measurement correction charges, be sure to correctly check the shipment size and weight. The UPS package measurement page walks through how to properly measure a package, along with helpful FAQs.
- How to Pack Your Shipment? To help ensure your shipments are adequately and securely wrapped, packed, and cushioned for transportation, UPS offers general packaging guidelines. This document includes helpful tips such as a shipping checklist, information on types of packing material, and special packaging needs.
- Need Help with Packing? Not a problem! UPS offers a helpful Packaging Advisor that can help shippers get customized packaging guidelines based on package characteristics.
- Avoiding Unexpected Charges: It’s important to enter accurate shipment details when creating a shipment. Otherwise, additional correction charges such as Additional Handling or Residential Surcharges could be added after delivery. Luckily, UPS offers some tips that help avoid common errors and ship as smoothly as possible.
What is the Declared Value and what is the benefit?
The declared value of a shipment indicates UPS’s maximum liability for a package that is lost or damaged. UPS’s liability is limited to $100 (or local currency equivalent) on packages with no declared value. If the value of your goods exceeds this amount, use Declared Value for Carriage to declare a higher value for your shipment up to the maximum allowed in your country or territory. Declared value offers peace of mind for all your packages.
What are the ways to get Proof of Delivery?
UPS will provide proof of delivery in the choice of these options:
- Delivery Confirmation: UPS will provide confirmation of delivery without the recipient’s signature.
- Signature Required*: UPS will obtain the recipient’s signature and provide a printed copy. The recipient’s signature can also be viewed online.
- Adult Signature Required*: UPS will obtain the adult recipient’s signature and provide a printed copy. The adult recipient’s signature may also be viewed online.
What items are prohibited to ship with UPS?
There are certain prohibited items UPS won’t ship due to laws or regulations. Click here for more information and what items are prohibited or restricted when shipping with UPS.
How to submit a claim with UPS?
- Visit the UPS claims portal.
- Log in to your existing account, or create an account. It’s important the email address associated with your UPS account is the same as the email address associated with your eBay account.
- Enter required information, refer to the UPS Claims on UPS.com Seller guide for workflows for lost or damaged packages.
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