Hi Folks, since PP changed it's shipping platform to a subscription basis, I used Pirate Ship. No fee was required and I did receice a substantial discount on a UPS shipment. I don't know how good it will be going forward (I only used it once) and I know nothing is really "free", but it worked-out quite well and so far no one has tried to sell me encyclopedias.
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Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Don't know about your experience but I signed up for it and the hassle I had to go through to ship 2 pens was ridiculous, what are you shipping, do you have a website or facebook page or social media you sell from etc. Then it wouldn't accept payment from my Pay Pal account or my credit card. I finally said enough and went through Pay PAL shipping.
henry1164
Member
I've been using Pirate Ship for over 4 years now. Linked to a bank account. Easy to use. Never had an issue. And, I like their pricing!
I have nothing to sell from. I just shipped about 2 pounds of documents via UPS. I may have just gotten lucky. According to PP shipping, I can't ship through them anymore. I have to use PP Ship Station which required a monthly fee. That is why I switched.
duncsuss
Member
I've been using Pirate Ship for 3-plus years, settling through PayPal. Never had a problem.
I like the rates comparator that shows whether UPS or FedEx or USPS is the lowest price to ship.
I like the rates comparator that shows whether UPS or FedEx or USPS is the lowest price to ship.
KMCloonan
Member
Another vote for Pirate Ship. I have been using them for 3-4 years with no issues.
keithbyrd
Member
I have been using it for 6 years+ and find it easy easy!! And the discounts are great!
Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
I don't sell anything online either.
According to PP website there is no charge other than the shipping.
As for the monthly fee from Ship Station, when I searched "does Pay Pal use Ship Station" I got this -
Yes, PayPal integrates with ShipStation, allowing you to import orders, create labels, and manage fulfillment from one place, but PayPal also offers its own built-in shipping center, creating a situation where some users find the migration and functionality confusing or problematic compared to using ShipStation, with some users expressing frustration about tracking updates and features in the newer PayPal Shipping Center{4, 5}.
Somehow about a month or so ago, I somehow got linked to Stamps.com. I quickly canceled that. I don't ship enough to justify a monthly fee from shipping.
PP Shipping doesn't let me create a label anymore. It direct me to their Ship Station platform. I am probably not familiar with the work-around. I spend a total of 2 hours over several days trying to figure it out. Thanks for sharing your experience!
rixstix
Member
FWIW, ShipStation is owned by Stamps.com & requires a stamps.com for postage.
We use pirateship instead of shipstation.
rherrell
Member
+1 for Pirate Ship, I love it.
RDHals
Member
AAAArrrrrr! Another vote for Pirate Ship. Been using them for 3-4 years. They're great matey.
sorcerertd
Member
Aye, Pirate Ship for me, too. I've been quite happy with them for several years. As Duncan said, it is nice to compare rates and shipping time estimates.