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ALL ABOARD Selling is half of the reselling game
Shipping is your other half
Great shipping WILL :
- Stand out to customers
- Get positive feedback
- Lower returns
I give you :
Shipping : A Thread
1. Supplies
There are a few key items that you'll need for shipping
- Boxes
- Packing Material
- Tape
- Labels
We'll go through them one by one and learn how to use them all effectively.
P.S : Buy these supplies through your business, they're easy tax write offs!
There are a few key items that you'll need for shipping
- Boxes
- Packing Material
- Tape
- Labels
We'll go through them one by one and learn how to use them all effectively.
P.S : Buy these supplies through your business, they're easy tax write offs!
Boxes
The best place for boxes is the USPS itself
They have tons of free boxes that work for 90% of my orders
Check it out :
https://store.usps.com/store/results/free-shipping-supplies/shipping-supplies/_/N-alnx4jZ7d0v8v
I would recommend stocking up heavily, the order limits are very high.
The best place for boxes is the USPS itself
They have tons of free boxes that work for 90% of my orders
Check it out :
https://store.usps.com/store/results/free-shipping-supplies/shipping-supplies/_/N-alnx4jZ7d0v8v
I would recommend stocking up heavily, the order limits are very high.
Boxes (cont)
My favorite sizes from the USPS are :
- Box 4
- Box 7
- 1097
- Regional Rate A/B
For paid boxes I like :
- Walmart
- ULINE
There will be times most likely when you need sizes that the USPS won't cater to
This is when I pay for boxes
My favorite sizes from the USPS are :
- Box 4
- Box 7
- 1097
- Regional Rate A/B
For paid boxes I like :
- Walmart
- ULINE
There will be times most likely when you need sizes that the USPS won't cater to
This is when I pay for boxes
Packing Material
I use two types of packing material
- Bubble Wrap
- Air bubbles
They both can be found cheapest at ULINE
In a pinch?
Try some crumpled newspaper
It has saved me a few times
Use more material than you think is necessary
Returns <<< Material
I use two types of packing material
- Bubble Wrap
- Air bubbles
They both can be found cheapest at ULINE
In a pinch?
Try some crumpled newspaper
It has saved me a few times
Use more material than you think is necessary
Returns <<< Material
Tape
Buy a quality tape gun upfront
It will be the workhorse of your shipping duties
@toyfolio also recommends a auto tape dispenser if you're really serious about it
Scotch makes a decent one for <$20 that I use.
Like packing material, use extra tape!
Buy a quality tape gun upfront
It will be the workhorse of your shipping duties
@toyfolio also recommends a auto tape dispenser if you're really serious about it
Scotch makes a decent one for <$20 that I use.
Like packing material, use extra tape!
Labels
You will need a label for every product you send out.
Printer + scissors will work to start
I recommend getting a thermal printer though
It saves me so much time every day
Check out either :
- Rollo Printer
- Zebra ZP450
Get bulk 4x6 labels on eBay
You will need a label for every product you send out.
Printer + scissors will work to start
I recommend getting a thermal printer though
It saves me so much time every day
Check out either :
- Rollo Printer
- Zebra ZP450
Get bulk 4x6 labels on eBay
Pricing
Buy your shipping on eBay.
You get a discount and it imports all the info for you.
My strategy is to change carrier by weight.
< 1 pound - USPS First Class
2 - 10 pounds - USPS Priority
10+ pounds/Bulky - FedEx Home
UNLESS you can use a flat rate box.
Buy your shipping on eBay.
You get a discount and it imports all the info for you.
My strategy is to change carrier by weight.
< 1 pound - USPS First Class
2 - 10 pounds - USPS Priority
10+ pounds/Bulky - FedEx Home
UNLESS you can use a flat rate box.
Shipping
When packing a box :
- Fill all available space! Less movement is better
- Use more material/tape than necessary on expensive items
- Protect your items with a thick layer of bubble wrap
Pretend like USPS will throw it off a cliff
When packing a box :
- Fill all available space! Less movement is better
- Use more material/tape than necessary on expensive items
- Protect your items with a thick layer of bubble wrap
Pretend like USPS will throw it off a cliff
HOMEWORK 
Got all of that?
Now I want you to :
1. Assemble your supplies
2. Buy an item and resell it
3. Pack it TIGHT
4. Get a happy customer + positive feedback
I hope you learned something
Feel free to ask me something if I missed it!
RT's are appreciated
Got all of that?
Now I want you to :
1. Assemble your supplies
2. Buy an item and resell it
3. Pack it TIGHT
4. Get a happy customer + positive feedback
I hope you learned something
Feel free to ask me something if I missed it!
RT's are appreciated
