5 Ways to Save with the USPS for Ebay Sellers
Media mail: Media Mail allows you to ship printed material such as books and manuscripts, as well as cds, video tapes and computer disks at lower rates. The heavier the package, the greater the savings. Media mail takes longer than first class mail, but make your buyers aware of this, and most are going to be okay with the delay.
Free shipping supplies:The cost of boxes and large envelopes can really add up. If your shipping priority mail, you can get free supplies from the US postal service. These can be picked up at the post office or they'll send them to you for the cost of shipping. This can add up to plenty of extra cash in your pocket.
Flat rate shipping: Get free boxes and a great deal on shipping by using flat rate shipping. Starting at $4.95 for small box or flat rate envelope, flat rate shipping allows you to send heavy items anywhere in the US for a fixed price based on size of the box. It is available internationally, but costs are significantly higher than domestic prices. You must use USPS flat rate supplies to use flat rate shipping.
Print Your own postage: Which ever shipping method you choose, printing postage from the USPS site earns you a discount. It does mean that you have to buy a scale to ensure that your buying the right amount of postage, but if you're selling regularly, it'll pay for itself. There are plenty of great deals on scales on Ebay, you're there anyhow, so pick one up and start printing. When printing postage, remember to set your printer to print from the black cartridge only, and the print quality to draft or fast draft to get the most of your ink.
Schedule Home Pick-Up: If you do your own postage, you can schedule a pick up from your regular carrier for free using the USPS on line request form. It'll save your the time and money of going to the post office, and beats standing in line.
Selling on Ebay is far more work than most people know. Shipping with the US Postal Service can save you time and money using even one of these recommendations. Making it look effortless is one thing, making it effortless is another.
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