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Earn Bulk Discounts
If you mail out a great deal of products, purchasing packaging supplies in bulk is a great option for reducing shipping costs by cutting back the spend on boxes, mailing envelopes padded mailers and other shipping supplies. These items store easily in your garage, basement or attic, so you can invest early and save money later.
Love Your Labels
Avoid mistakes on handwritten addresses by automating your shipping labels as much as possible. This means buying labels compatible with your computer or getting a mini label maker that has an LCD screen to input an address. Make sure your labels fit with your favorite carrier's guidelines for clarity.
Print Your Own Stickers
Shop All Preprinted Shipping Labels
Much like mailing labels, print your own stickers with sticker templates to save time and money. This lets you print only the stickers you need as opposed to ordering extras that you may have to keep on hand for years. You can even customize the verbiage on your stickers for your own unique messaging.
Varied Packing Materials
If you ship fragile items, consider bubble paper or polystyrene foam blocks to secure breakables in small boxes. Packing materials keep items from moving around inside the box, so feel free to use smaller boxes or packing paper.
Just Roll the Tape
Save time on packaging and get more done in a day. Don't worry about jammed tape rolls or the disappearing line of tape against the entire roll. Find a tape dispenser that fits your grip and simplifies the sealing of your boxes and packages.
Digital Scales Work Best
Don't overpay for shipping costs. Calibrate a digital postal scale properly so you can determine the exact shipping weight. Plug in the weight to your carrier's website or smartphone app so you know your exact shipping cost before your delivery carrier arrives for pick up.
Poly Bags for Any Size
Poly bags keep small items secure and are often a more cost effective solution than shipping items in boxes. Buy small, medium and large poly bags to accommodate items of various sizes and cut down on the need for excess packing materials in bags that are too large. For added protection, pack the bag with flat pieces of cardboard as a safeguard against breakage.