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Compare the shipping costs charged on your listings with your valid shipping rates. eOptima highlights differences; you choose which changes to apply.
Quick answer
Add your actual shipping rates from DHL, Hermes, DPD, or other carriers in eOptima, or use the 29 preinstalled standard rates. The shipping analysis then compares every shipping option of your eBay listings with the matching rate and shows the current amount, target value, and difference. You transfer suitable recommendations to eBay in bulk.
Charging too little for shipping can reduce your margin. Charging too much increases the total price for buyers. The right rate needs to match both your item and your shipping cost calculation.
eOptima compares your listings’ costs with your active rates. Recommendations show the current amount, target amount, and difference. You can choose another rate or dismiss a recommendation.
Step by step
Useful recommendations start with your actual shipping terms.
Adjust the existing default rates to your terms or add your own. Check weight, package format, additional costs, and validity dates.
Connect your eBay account, sync your listings, and start the shipping analysis. It compares stored shipping costs with matching active rates.
Check the current amount and target. Choose an alternative rate if needed and make sure the carrier is suitable for your item.
Select the appropriate recommendations and start the transfer to eBay. Then check the transfer status and history.
Example using demo data
A listing charges more for shipping than the matching rate. The analysis makes the difference visible; before transferring, you check that all your costs are covered.
Fictional example for illustration. These are not current rates, market prices, or actual analysis results.
A difference from a rate does not automatically mean your listing is wrong. Packaging, additional services, and individual terms may justify another amount. Include these costs in your rates.
The analysis does not book shipping or guarantee savings. eOptima only changes your eBay listings when you initiate a transfer.
Explore free features and paid transfersCarriers adjust their prices regularly. Listings that keep running with old shipping costs cost you margin on every sale. In eOptima, you apply the carrier prices from DHL, DPD, and Hermes from the built-in catalog with one click; your own adjustments stay protected. The shipping analysis then shows all affected listings.
Many sellers define shipping options through business policies that multiple listings share. eOptima never changes a shared shipping policy. The new shipping details apply only to the edited listing—other listings with the same policy stay unchanged.
eBay usually calculates the final value fee on the total amount, including shipping costs. Inflated shipping costs therefore do not save on fees, but they do make your listing more expensive in total price. eBay sets the exact fees for each marketplace.
Guide DHL price increase: how to update the shipping costs on your eBay listings
New accounts start with default rates. Check them before analyzing and adjust them to your actual terms. You can add your own rates at any time.
Yes. You can dismiss recommendations or choose an alternative rate. A difference is not automatically transferred to eBay.
Analysis and rate management are free. Transfers to eBay follow the terms of your credit pack or Premium subscription. The pricing page explains the current features.
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