Updating your shipping matrix can improve your sales as buyers often compare shipping rates and speeds in the search results. Entering accurate shipping times can also reduce buyer inquiries and returns.
You can easily update your shipping matrix to reflect your shipping costs and speeds, or to use as a marketing tool by offering low rates to buyers. You can specify standard and priority shipping for all international countries.
The average shipping weight is based upon a 2.2 lb (1 kg) package for the first item and 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) for each additional item.
Adjusting Your AbeBooks Shipping Matrix:
To add a country to the shipping matrix:
1. Sign on to your bookseller account
2. Click [Adjust Shipping Rates] in your Quick links menu
3. Select a country from the list in the top-left corner of the matrix
4. Click the [Add to matrix] button
To adjust the rates and speeds in the shipping matrix:
Buyers see your shipping rates and speeds in the search results and shopping basket.
1. Locate the country you would like to adjust rates or speeds for. Select your desired rates and speeds from the appropriate lists
2. Click the [Save Changes] button
