| USPS changed the shipping rates again! It was | | | | materials like bubble wrap, boxes and peanuts. I'm |
| noted that the changes are mainly small increases, | | | | not asking you to get those damaged boxes on |
| but no matter how small a change, when you | | | | the road, tape it and reuse. Some recycled items |
| post several times a week, the figure gradually | | | | are as good as new. You should really consider |
| adds up. eBay dropped the bomb shell - buyers | | | | using them. Here are 10 ways to be an |
| and eBay now favors listings with lower postage | | | | environmental friendly seller. |
| rates. | | | | 4. Share packing material purchasing with another |
| Recession! With prices of gasoline and fuel on the | | | | seller. |
| rise, I bet not only USPS will increase postage | | | | If you buy new packing materials for shipping, |
| rates. It will be near before shipping services in | | | | consider sharing it with other sellers. Many sellers |
| your country raise the price too. | | | | use the same kind of stuff for packaging. There |
| Can sellers charge fair shipping fees now, and still | | | | are bound to be something that you can share |
| make a profit? Here are some ways to keep | | | | purchases with, like tapes, stationeries and bubble |
| your shipping low. | | | | wraps. By sharing, you can lower your costs and |
| 1. Include insurance when buyers ask for it. | | | | you can get more discounts for your purchase |
| Many a times, buyers complaint the postage was | | | | from the supplier. Remember to buy packing |
| high because we include in the insurance as well. | | | | materials via wholesale too. So, go get to know |
| Buyers may not be willing to pay for it. State | | | | another eBay seller right now! |
| clearly in your terms and conditions, then follow | | | | 5. Plan your trip to the post office. |
| through. Clearly mention that insurance is an | | | | Save your time and gasoline. Consider going to |
| option and what happens if the parcel got lost | | | | the post office, cash machine, running your |
| with items not insured. Most of the time buyers | | | | errands and lunch at the same time. |
| are willing to pay for it for peace of mind. | | | | 6. Offer big combine shipping discounts for multiple |
| 2. Know your shipping service. | | | | item purchases. |
| Get yourself familiar with the postage rates in | | | | This is nothing new, but it still works great. Do not |
| your country. Here is a list of the new USPS | | | | charge excessively over for additional items. |
| rates. Do you really need to ship everything via | | | | Chances are buyers will purchase more to save |
| Express, First Class or Priority Mail? Consider the | | | | on shipping. |
| distance, whether it's international sales, urgency, | | | | 7, Explore prices of other shipping companies. |
| value of items and buyers' preference. High value | | | | There are many shippers out there that charge a |
| items generally should be sent using express | | | | good price compared to USPS. You have UPS, |
| service. | | | | DHL and Fedex to pick from. Give them a call and |
| 3. Use cheap or recycle packaging materials. | | | | ask for registered user rates. What's lovely about |
| Consider getting recycled or used packing | | | | them is that you get free boxes and envelopes. |