PayPal Shipping Label Problems

Identification
A PayPal shipping label can be used in place of a United States Parcel Service (USPS)--or UPS on some accounts--label. PayPal allows the online business owner to process a shipment from the comfort of her computer, print the label, affix it to a package and then drop the item off at a local USPS (or UPS) shipping location.
Considerations
The PayPal Multi-Order shipping tool is particular about how many characters the shipper can include on each line of the recipient address on the shipping label. The combined address line (both Address 1 and Address 2) must be 40 characters or less. If the user types over that limit, the shipment cannot be processed through PayPal. This can pose a serious problem if the sender needs to ship an item to a person or business with a long address. To resolve this problem, the shipper can attempt to abbreviate the address. For instance, type in 'Pk' instead of 'Park' or 'Dr' instead of 'Drive.' The post man must be able to understand the abbreviated address and deliver the shipment to the correct party.
Date Issues
Some post offices are strict about the date that is listed on a PayPal shipping label. Some will reject a shipment if the computer-generated date on the label is inconsistent with the date the shipper drops off the package. To avoid this, a PayPal shipper must always select a realistic ship date that is consistent with the day he plans to drop off the item at the post office. If processing a PayPal shipment after postal business hours (usually 5:00 p.m. and later), the shipper should always use the next day as the ship day to be safe.
Pop-ups
Some PayPal users have issues viewing the label on screen to be printed. The main reason why a label does not load on screen is because of pop-up blocker software on the browser. The PayPal label appears inside of a pop-up window. To avoid this problem, the shipper can add 'Paypal.com' and 'Ship.paypal.com' to his allowed list within the pop-up blocker software. After restarting the browser and clearing the cache, the PayPal label will pop up on screen.
Printing Issues
If the user prints a label with delivery or signature confirmation, the label will need to be scanned by the post office. One major problem that many shippers and post offices face is a low-quality printout of the bar code on the label. The item cannot be scanned into the post office's tracking system if the bar code is too light or there are breaks in the lines due to a bad printer. The shipper will not be able to track the item in transit. To avoid this problem, a PayPal shipper must do a thorough cleaning of the printer head and ensure there is enough ink in the printer cartridges before processing a PayPal shipment. Also, print on high-quality, bright white paper that is at least 20 lbs. with 96 brightness.

How to Get Past the PayPal Spending Limit

1. Ensure that your Paypal account wasn’t suspended. If Paypal suspends your account, you won’t have access to your balance and none of these steps will help. You’ll need to contact Paypal and determine how to reinstate your account before you access your funds.
2. Add a credit card or debit card to your Paypal account. Log into your account, select the "Account Details" menu, and add a credit card to your account or update your credit card information. Paypal wants users to have a secondary form of payment, in case their balance isn’t sufficient enough to cover the cost of a purchase.
3. Verify your Paypal account by adding your bank account to your account. Add a bank account the same way you would a credit card, by selecting your account information. Once you verify your account, Paypal is more likely to increase your limit or remove the limit completely.
4. Upload documents that prove your identity to your Paypal account. Paypal requires this of certain users, especially those who have an unverified account or those without a credit card linked to the account. Upload a copy of your utility bill and picture ID using the "Resource Center" on the website.
5. Request a Paypal debit card. With a Paypal debit card, you have immediate access to your balance, but aren’t restricted to the same limits. If your account is limited, you can still use your Paypal debit card for purchases made both online and offline.

How to Update a PayPal Profile

1. Log into the Paypal.com website. You are required to enter your user email account and password. Once you successfully log in you will be taken to the 'My Account Overview' page.
2. Click the link located next to your name at the center of the page. This link will take you to a screen that will give you access to change any of the variables of your profile. The link is labeled, 'Edit Profile.'
3. Click on the link of the feature you would like to modify. When you are finished, return to the edit profile main page, go to the upper center screen and select 'Log Out.'

How to Quit PayPal

Closing a PayPal Account
1. Access the PayPal website and log in to your account. Click 'Profile' at the top of the page, listed in the tabs section. Once 'Profile' is clicked, move to 'Close Account' in the Account Information section.
2. Answer the questions provided by PayPal regarding why the account is being closed. Up to three options can be chosen. Scroll down and enter any comments regarding the closing of your account, and click continue.
3. Follow the steps provided for contacting PayPal for further concerns, and click continue to finally close the account.

How do I Add Postage to an eBay Invoice After the Auction Ends?

1. Click 'Sold' on the My eBay page.
2. Select 'Send Invoice' under the 'Action' menu for the item you are invoicing.
3. Input shipping and handling details.
4. Click 'Send.'

Can You Print a Shipping Label Through PayPal Without eBay?

Log on to PayPal
Go to paypal.com and log in using your email account name and password. These will be the same that you may have used when directed to PayPal via eBay during checkout in the past.
Products And Services
Along the top of the PayPal window you will see seven blue tabs that say: My Account, Send Account, Request Money, Merchant Services, Products & Services, and Community. Click on the blue tab that says 'Product & Services.'
More Products And Services Box
Once you've opened the 'Products & Services' page on PayPal, scroll down the page until you see a box entitled 'More Products and Services.' This box provides a series of links that you can click to access tools available on PayPal.
Select Shipping Labels Link
The first link in the More Products and Services box is shipping labels. Click on this blue link. PayPal will take you to a new page explaining all of their shipping services.
PayPal Multi-Order Shipping tool
On the shipping information page, you will see several blue words that are links to new pages. Find the blue words that say PayPay Multi-Order Shipping. Click on this link to open the order page. You do not need to have any current orders to use this tool. Be sure your popup blocker is turned off.
Step 6: Getting Started Window & Printing
A box will pop up called 'Getting Started.' If box does not appear, you can select it from the HELP area. Click on the button that says CREATE. A box with five sections will open. Click on each button for the sections to open where you can enter pertinent information. You can enter Order Details, Shipping Details, Ship to Address, Ship from address and Personal Message to Recipient.Be sure you have weighed your package for shipping. You will manually enter the shipping addresses and what kind of shipment you sending including postage weight and shipping cost.After you have entered your shipping location, if you have others to enter, hit Create Another at bottom of the screen. When you have entered all of your shipping locations, hit 'SAVE AND CLOSE' button at bottom of screen.When you close the Getting Started window, you will see your created labels on Orders to Ship tab. Select the line you want to print. It should highlight when you click on it.Click on the 'PAY AND PRINT' (printer icon) at the top of the page. Funds will deduct from your PayPal account and your shipping label will print from your local printer.Attach the label to your shipment and ship.

How Do I Pay for an eBay Item in England With US Dollars?

1. Open a Web browser and navigate to one of the currency converter applications (see Resources).
2. Enter the amount for the winning eBay bid in the 'GBP' input field.
3. Click the 'Convert' button if results are not automatic.
4. View the USD results. The USD equivalent currency will appear as the result of the query. This amount will be the final price of the item in US Dollars.