Questions about mailing

[CreepyCulturesCabin]

Greetings everyone! First I'd like to start off that I have made my very first sale and my customer loved her item :)
My question is: If I want to mail a 5x7 print, can I just put it in my mailbox for the mail man to take? I wouldn't have a tracking number to give to the person if I did this, but is that okay to do? I have yet to sell a print so I'm not sure how it works. Since they're 5x7 they would fit. Please no harsh answers, as I am still learning. Thank you :)

[fishcouple]

Congrats on your first sale!

You may put it in your mailbox for the mailman to pick up but I'd suggest that you pack well since it's a print. I always use Etsy labeling so there are track info. just in case. Etsy will also notify your customer when you ship.

Good luck!

[CaliforniaCrownJewel]

I agree with Fishcouple, and keep in mind your customer will be paying for shipping. I would put a 5x7 piece of cardboard in the envelope to keep your items from getting damaged because you don't want to risk getting bad reviews for damages (customers tend to blame the shop owner for the errors of USPS). Also, I personally would never put a package out for the mailman, as you can't be certain who picked it up. I always go to my post office or a USPS mailbox if the package is small enough so that I know personally that my item has shipped and when. So far, I've not had anything lost in the mail and most of my reviews rave of quick shipping. That is a very important thing to most buyers.
Blessings to you,
<3 Jewel

[fishcouple]

I've been lucky that our mailman is super nice and neighborhood is quiet and safe. :)

Never had a lost package!

[StellaMagiaDesigns]

If you pay for your postage through etsy, doesn't that add tracking to the package. Just paste or tape on the postage label and give it to your postman.

[StuckOnSilver]

Congratulations!

I suggest you use the Etsy label you buy with this transaction and drop the package off at the post office or have the USPS pick up the package at your studio.