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Feb
17
2011

eReport Pro – eBay API Communication Issues

We have been made aware that since 2/16/2011 our eReport Pro program has not been receiving proper details from eBay when downloading transactions. The program is properly pulling transactions, but the shipping carrier used is not coming across properly. Users have to manually select the shipping carrier used. We are looking into this as it […]

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Jan
25
2011

UPS and FedEx Rates Increases Hit Small Businesses

Raising rates is inevitable when a company is trying to increase profits and shareholder value. When companies like UPS and FedEx raise their rates on their shipping services, there are many understandable factors they take into consideration besides their stock prices. Inflation, increased fuel costs, increased competition, and increased general overhead all play a part. […]

Jan
21
2011

ShipSaver for Etsy is Now Available

ShipSaver & Etsy

Shipping insurance for Etsy sellers is now available using the new ShipSaver for Etsy application. U.S. based Etsy sellers that have a PayPal account can purchase discounted shipping insurance coverage for your outbound shipments. What is it? ShipSaver offers shipping insurance coverage for shipments sent via the USPS, FedEx, and UPS. It is a web […]

Jan
20
2011

eReport for FedEx Ship Manager Release – Version 2.7

We have just issued an update to our  eReport for FedEx Ship Manager program. The new version number is 2.7. ————— Whats New? – General bugfixes – New code base ————— If you are a current eReport for FedEx Ship Manager user, you can click on the “Check for Updates” button to update the program. More […]

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Jan
18
2011

FedEx vs UPS – Who Is More Efficient?

We are always asked the same question: Who is better, FedEx or UPS? It is impossible to give a clear answer as both offer tremendous services and the claims we process are evenly distributed. Using industry data, Package Fox has come up with a great graphic that compares the two shipping giants by the numbers. […]

Jan
3
2011

FedEx and UPS Rate Increase – January 3, 2011

Declared Value Rates increasing to $0.75 per $100. The time has just about arrived. FedEx and UPS are raising their rates on their services effective January 3rd, 2011. Their shipping rates are increasing as well as their rates for auxiliary services, such as declared value. The declared value costs, also mistakenly called insurance cost, is increasing by […]