How do you figure what to charge for handling charges?

Question

We know how to figure shipping but what do you add to cover packing, gas to take to post office, etc.

Answer 1

you make it up..technically you can get away with any reasonable amount...just estimate how much the pacakaging will cost then add on a handling fee of whatever you wish!

Answer 2

Figure a reasonable hourly income for this type of work. Say $8 to $10 an hour. Then, how long does it actually take you?

Your expenses should be easy - out of pocket cost for the box. If you figure the government allowance for mileage you will price yourself out of competition.

If you are shipping one box at a time it is a lot more expensive than a bulk run to the PO.

I personally dislike high handling/freight charges. I watch these carefully on e-bay.

Answer 3

It's really quite variable and dependent upon your individual situation. If you feel the need to make it as fair as possible, I would suggest a simple rule of deduction. How much does your time cost per hour? How much does it cost to travel (gas prices/maintenance of vehicle)? How much do materials cost?

For example, if gas is $3 per gallon, cost of material is deduced to $1, and your hourly pay is $20, and it took you a total of 30 minutes to complete handling and a travel distance of 2 miles, then deduce the cost of gas for 2 miles and add that to the $1 material cost. An hourly pay of $20 would result in a $10 cost for time since it took 30 minutes to complete handling. Add these together and you have your handling charge.

Answer 4

Miles per gallon for distance to an fro to post office, hours (your salary) for packing and for post office waiting time; que no?

Answer 5

Most places have a flat fee like $2.00 per order.

Answer 6

Tack on $15.00 for handling.