Shipping: What are the best options?

[MojoBazaar]

What's been working for you guys so far?

[JoAnnaSeiter]

I've been using USPS flat rate so far. It seems to be working OK. It's probably not the most economical way to do it, but it makes calculating shipping costs a lot easier.

[MojoBazaar]

I would concur! The ease in calculating predetermined shipping costs definitely seems more time efficient. I guess the size and price points for items factor in with the shipping options as well.

I also advise any customers to message me for shipping insurance when it comes to higher priced items (if any) within my store policies section.

Good call, JoAnna!

[Former_Member]

I have learned that USPS First Class (for small items) is the best way to go. You can add delivery confirm. & insurance and it gets there just as fast. I could not believe the difference in price-even internationally. I go online to usps.com and print my label right there. You save an additional 15% by buying online.
Happy New Year!
Carolyn

[Former_Member]

I do not work for USPS :)

[MojoBazaar]

Whoa! I go through USPS myself and never knew there was a discount online! Carolyn, you are my hero! Consider this your first good deed of the New Year. :)

Happiest of New Years to you, as well...

Great things to come for the whole LA Collective this 2013!

[Former_Member]

New here and to Etsy, was glad to see this group and Topic as I have yet to ship anything and was wondering the best way.

What does everyone use for packing supplies and where do you get them for a decent deal in the LA area? I want to try and avoid Styrofoam packing peanuts.

Thanks and hello :)

[MojoBazaar]

Hey Michael, what do you plan to use for padding?

[Former_Member]

Still not quite sure ;) Possibly brown paper and some of that roller foam type material

[MojoBazaar]

Michael, check this site out. I believe they're located somewhere in LA

http://boxbros.com/products/packing-supplies/


Hope that helps.

[Former_Member]

Cool thanks! I think I've actually seen one around, cant remember where