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Now that you know all of the basics about shipping packages and where you can obtain free supplies, here are a few quick tips to help recap all of the ways to save money when shipping items.
How to Save Money on Shipping Expenses for eBay & Online Retail
1. Print labels online. Even though there are some costs of doing this (ink, paper, tape, etc.), you will come out better because of the reduced Delivery & Signature Confirmation fees & you can save time by not waiting in line.
2. Take advantage of all of your free resources for boxes, packing materials, envelopes, etc. Again, use resources such as USPS.com, re-using boxes & envelopes, and by recycling packing materials.
3. Always take time to find the cheapest method of shipping. Of course, if you are selling items online, you can always offer the different services & let the buyer choose & pay additional charges.
4. Always make sure the box isn’t too large for the item. You can always trim the box down. This can also save money if the weight drops below a certain bracket (for instance, if you have a box that weighs 5 pounds & 2 ounces, try cutting it down to make it 5 pounds or less. This alone could save as much as $2-$5.
5. Always remember Flat Rate Boxes & Envelopes. If postage will cost more than $8.10, but will fit in a flat rate box, always use the flat rate box. This way you get to use the free box, save money, & the customer will get the item within 2-3 days.
6. Always count your costs!! Remember if you can save even $0.10 by re-using a box or shipping a cheaper method, it is worth it! That means if you saved $0.10 on every shipping transaction, and throughout your whole life you shipped 100,000 packages, you would have saved $10,000- that’s enough to buy a car!
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Posted under Making Money, Shipping, eBay
This post was written by Ben on April 25, 2009
