I think it's worth mentioning to be careful when cramming clothing into envelopes because when ppl go to open their pkg w/scissors or knife, and the item is stuffed in the pkg, it's very easy to cut the item when opening the pkg! It'd be a shame to have the headache of a return from something as simple as taking a few extra seconds to stuff paper in each end, so when they open the pkg, the paper may get cut rather than the clothing!
I always put the item in a clear plastic produce bag. I use the free USPS clear, self adhesive document holder to put the label in in case it rains. I always put a thank you business card inside. Pack it like you want to receive it. You can use the small poly bag for Priority Mail, just put a PM sticker on it.
Very good video. You were clear and concise, you showed your products and showed us how to wrap it or put it in the envelope. You didn't talk to fast and you weren't goofy like some of the You Tube presenters.
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I use padded flat for all clothes over 13 ounces- also use additional wrap . find it easier than using just a regular flat envelope. great video though
If you are selling blue jeans, the Tyvek Priority Mail envelopes work great and you don't have to worry about is tearing. Tyvek is very tough. I've never had a complaint using this kind of envelope.
Great video. Thanks. looks like we're actually shipping the same way. The only thing I do differently now is use a clear poly bag, then the supping envelope, in case there's a puncture. I agree about the packing slips too.
Thanks! Did you have any problems with punctures or just being proactive? I try to avoid the legal envelopes whenever possible because I really just dont trust them much.
***** No, mostly for esthetics but, for a little extra protection too. Just the cheap clear poly bags. Good tip about putting the sticker on first btw. I really don't sell a ton of clothing, mostly jeans and shirts. Never any heavy jackets or suits yet. I like selling other stuff better, but sometimes I can't pass on super cheap clothing deals.
+hurkamur1 Did you get how the poly mailers counted at the post office? Can you choose the poly mailers like an option when you print the label through the ebay? Please, help!
Iryna Caro Acosta The post office rarely carries the flat rate padded mailers, you need to create an account on the USPS website, and order them there for free. When you go to print your ebay shipping label, there will be an option for padded flat rate envelopes. Make sure, when using the padded bubble mailers, to select "padded flat rate envelope". You can also ship clothing in the standard cardboard flat rate envelopes available at the post office.
AWESOME VIDEO!!! Okay, I have a question. What do you do for lighting with your pictures? I have observed the fluorescent shop light on a wall in a few videos, I know you have discussed how to build a light box and I know your are grandmaster genius at conjuring objections into lights/lamps. But in some of your videos you say there is not enough lighting. How many lights do you use?
Thanks! Turning objects into lights is definitely a weird quirk for me! I may make a video on how I do lighting for my clothing. But honestly I am not the happiest with it so I am not sure I want to recommend anyone else do it my way. Right now I just have a 4 foot shop light above and below the item and I use the flash unless I am up close to the item where the flash would wash out the color.
Last week I took the 12.5x9.5 flat rate envelope that was stuffed full and the lady refused it because it was distorted. I've shipped in the flat rate bubble envelope many times distorted with no problems. Do you know the rules on them? Thanks for your helpful videos.
I wrap my items 1st with tissue. It makes a better presentation and looks more professional. It takes a few seconds to wrap with tissue and almost no extra cost. I but tissue in bulk and one sheet works out to less than 20 cents and sometime less than 10 cents.
I just skip the regular FR envelope and go for the padded FR. I charge shipping so if they will pay $4.99 I don't think $5.35 will make much difference. It just looks nicer to me and it's easier to close. Can you still get priority tape for free?
It depends on your PO if you can get the PM tape. I go through so much tape that I just quit asking at my PO. I started buying some tape that is only $1 a roll so I figure its a small expense. Its worth asking your PO if they will give it out for free. Especially if they know you and a majority of your items ship PM
I have a question. I’m hoping someone reading through the comments can answer it. Say I’m shipping something through priority mail, and I use a regular priority mail box, can I crumple up and use a few priority mail tyvek envelopes as packing material to fill the empty spaces? Also, say I am again using a priority mail box, to ship priority mail, can I use the padded flat rate envelope to protect items inside? Can I get in trouble for doing this? I’m other words, would this be considered a criminal offense resulting in a misdemeanor charge etc? I mean I know not to use priority mail if I’m not shipping through priority mail, but I mean, in this case, I am shipping through priority mail, so why not make the free supplies useful?
I sell 4 dollar tees on eBay with free shipping, my customers always tell me how much they love The quality, I'm wondering how you would ship a prepackaged item? would you just throw it in the mailing box and let it on its way?
great video, but I was told at the post office that if you ship in flat rate cardboard envelopes they have to be flat and cannot bulk up, like they do when you put clothes in. Is this true? Also, where I can get cheap poly envelopes - great idea for 13oz or less items, I've been using flat rate padded envelopes should consider these for lighter items. thanks again
Definitely get yourself some poly mailers, they are lighter and are pretty cheap. I buy mine on ebay - stores.ebay.com/valuemailers/ . That is who I buy from. And that is NOT true about the post office! The USPS DMM (Domestic Mail Manual) states that the box must be able to close by itself and you cannot reconstruct the box. Those are the only restrictions. I'll do a video on it soon.
I doubt it would fit in a Regional A box but if it did that would be your cheapest option. Otherwise I would list it using the shipping calculator, weight based. Once it sells depending on the location of the buyer I would either ship it weight based, or see if a Medium Flat Rate, or Regional B box is any cheaper.
Very nice video. Could u kindly make a step by step video on how shipping is actually done on the Ebay screen? I mean, by measurement(s) and postage. Example-1st class shipping etc. Again, how much could u make selling clothing for at least a month two? Especially with a very good sale month.
Thanks, I will try and make a video explaining the various options of the shipping screen on eBay! How much you can make really depends on the amount of time you are willing to put into it. The sky is the limit. Some months I am busier with other projects but it is not uncommon for me to gross $5,000 in clothing sales in a month. Its work though, its not free money. If you are interested in getting into selling clothing you may want to check out my new eBook. Its all about selling clothes on ebay. Here is a link if you are interested - amzn.to/1x2SQxV
Do you get the poly bags from eBay themselves, or someone selling on eBay? I have received bigger bags then these when I have ordered something on eBay, can you get them on eBay also? Thank you.
Here are the poly mailers I buy: 6x9 Poly Mailers - amzn.to/1t2mP4x 9x12 Poly Mailers - amzn.to/1iQgRNl Anything that is over 16 ounces and that doesnt fit in a flat rate envelope (such as shoes) I would use a regular priority mail box.
Great video! I was wondering, do you ever use regular flat rate boxes rather than regional rate? When is flat rate cheaper than regional? I usually use a medium flare rate box when I ship heeled shoes, and the large one if I'm shipping a long coat. Also, do you ever ship an item that doesn't fit in the largest flat rate box? What would be the cheapest way to ship it? Thanks in advance!
I think I have used 3-4 regular flat rate boxes over the last few years and thats shipping thousands of items. They are almost never your cheapest option especially with clothes. For the heeled shoes I would try a regional A box. If they dont fit try the USPS "Shoebox" its tall and narrow. You can find it on USPS.com. For the long coat I would try the USPS Priority mail box #7. It is about 12x12x7 and is NOT a flat rate it would go by the actual weight of the item. For a large coat you may want to try shipping it using Parcel Select (formerly known as Parcel Post) in that case you can't use Priority Mail boxes and need to try finding plain boxes to ship the item in. Hope this helps!
What would be the best way to mail multiple orders of clothing that will be heavy? What type of packaging would you use and would you still offer free shipping for that? Thanks!
It depends how much you are trying to put together. In the past I have been able to put 5 mens shirts into one of those padded flat rate envelopes. Your next best option is one of the Regional A boxes. If that doesnt fit try a Regional B box. If it still doesnt fit your best option will probably to just ship it by weight.
The padded USPS envelopes you can order free from USPS.com and they are flat rate so it doesnt matter how far they are being shipped. They cost about $5.50 to ship depending if you purchase your labels on ebay (cheaper) or if you pay for postage at a Post Office (more expensive)
Darine Hachem I have bought poly mailers on both ebay and amazon. If you search poly mailers on ebay you will see tons of results. If your going to be selling they are a must have!
So you include the shipping in the cost of your item that you are selling on eBay. if so what shipping option do you select when you list your items to save money. I'm New to eBay. thanks
What's the size of the padded envelope? Also, don't they offer Tyvek instead of the card stock ones (reg.size and legal size) now? Or are those for something else? Thanks for the video, very clear and simple, just what I needed.
The flat rate padded envelopes are 9.5x12.5. You can get tyvek envelopes. I have never used them, as far as I know they are weight based and not eligible for flat rate shipping.
Thanks! Some smaller shoes may fit in a padded flat rate but even then I am not sure I would advise that. Your best option is a Regional A box. Boots and larger shoes may not fit. At that point you may be stuck shipping weight based. USPS.com has a long narrow box they call a shoe box. Depending on weight, zone 7 or 8 might actually be cheaper in a Medium Flat Rate. In the event you cant use a regional A box and are shipping weight based I would set up the listing with the weight and then after the item sells see which is cheaper, weight based or medium flat rate.
You can also order Priority Mail boxes for shoes. These are not flat rate, but saves you money on the box. And don't forget, all Priority mail is automatically insured for up to $50 :-)
I mailed off two packages the other day, first class. The estimated delivery day was supposed to be the 2nd, but that was the last day info. Was updated in the tracking. Is my package lost?
Believe it or not, I use standard 12x9 manila envelopes to ship any clothing that will fit and I do not include a packing ship. Hundreds shipped and not one complaint. My PO will not allow me to use the flat envelopes for clothing because it makes the envelope bulge. Love the Priority Mail A Regional Box. Thanks for the tips.
I used to use manila envelopes that I would get from Sam's club. I switched to poly mailers because they are a bit lighted, water proof and cheaper. But I still use the manilla's on occasion. If I were you I would print out a copy of the department manual for the PO and especially the part that talks about flat rates. It specifically says that the item has to fold along its normal creases and says nothing about bulging. I would ask to talk to the post master and regional supervisor and file a formal complaint just in case packages get "lost" or "broken" in the future. Depending how much shipping you do their either lazyness or ignorance could be costing you a ton of money.
Hi meeeeen!!! your video was fantastic i learned a lot from it. have 2 question related 1-when you ship jackets with the regional A or B can you ship it all over the country but pay what it will cost..say i am in Miami and need to ship a woolen ladies suit to L.A how do i need to ship i?. or regional boxes are only for A & B sections? thank you in advance. Haim.E.
do you mean a regular gray big poly mailer it's o.k. i thank you. i have men's and ladies suits made of wool. your advice is most appreciated .Thank you. Haim.E.
Hey thanks for the upload. I've got a question - (If I had a scale already I wouldn't be asking haha) I'm wondering how much a hoodie or a sweatshirt normally weighs? Would they be able to fit into a larger poly mailer lets say a 10x13 one and usually be below 13oz? Or are those primarily for t-shirts only? Thanks!
A hoodie or sweater will always be over 13 ounces. Your best option is to try and stuff it into a padded flat rate or just using a regional A box. The poly mailers work for most kids and womens clothing, t shirts, polo shirts and button up shirts. Pants and sweaters are just too heavy
so what about the priority mail boxes that just say mailing boxes....if you have a shipping label that is already paid could you put it on that box or would you still need to pay?
The weight of the box and how far it is going will determine the price of a package in a priority mail box if the box is not a flat rate or regional box. To know how much shipping will cost you will need to know the senders and receivers zip code as well as the weight of the item. If the correct postage is not paid for then the item will either be returned to sender or the receiving post office will hold the item with "postage due" and the receiver will have to pay the difference to get the package. If they dont the package will be returned to sender
I’m going to start printing labels once I get a laser printer but something threw me off near the end of the video. We can print labels for Regional Box A? What do we need to do then? Waiting in line at the post office for them to do it?
You can only get postage for regional rate boxes online. Regional rates are NOT offered at Post Office locations. When printing your eBay labels and you click the drop down for different shipping options you will see options for Regional A and Regional B
+Ryan West (IIW3STSiD3II) Unless you have a side that is over 12 inches don't even bother putting in dimensions. The words or naming doesnt matter, when you do have to measure just do the height length and width. But which side you call each doesnt matter.
marcher567 I would either ship the item in a 6x9 poly mailer (amzn.to/1t2mP4x) or if the item is breakable ship it in a bubble mailer (amzn.to/1HlcWsG)
I have a question. I'm a stay at home mom and I don't have a car to go to the USPS post office so I thought it would be a great advantage for me to utilize the free priority envelopes/boxes & free carrier pick up since I don't leave the house. However I'm selling light items Iike childrens clothing which means I can't utilize the free priority envelopes and boxes & free pick up because it costs more for the buyer & the clothes don't reach 14ounces which is the minimum weight for priority. What is the best way I can utilize the priority & be able to reach the 14 ounces without over charging my buyers? Sorry I'm just starting out in ebay & would want to not spend anything on envelopes/boxes as well as commuting to the postal office.
Your cheapest option if you wanted to use Priority Mail would be a flat rate envelope which you can order for free on USPS.com. However as you get more comfortable with the process I would invest in poly mailers like these (amzn.to/1iQgRNl). The priority mail is going to be a horrible waste of money in most cases. If you buy poly mailers and ship first class it will be much cheaper to ship so you will have higher profit margins. Even though you wont be able to schedule a carrier pick up your mail carrier still has to take your packages if they have a prepaid label on them. If they are small you can put them in the mail box. If they wont fit you should talk to your mail carrier about setting up a system so they can knock on the door or something when you have packages. Maybe just something as simple as leaving a note in the mailbox.
Thanks. When using the regional rate boxes you need to print the label online. It cant be purchased at the Post Office. Either use eBay to print your labels or the USPS website has an option for the regional boxes too!
I always order the USPS supplies online. The regular flat rate envelope may be at your local post office. They probably wont have the padded flat rates and they definitely wont have the regional boxes, those you will have to order through USPS.com The poly-mailers I buy on amazon. Here are links to the ones shown in the video: 6x9 Poly Mailers - amzn.to/1t2mP4x (affiliate) 9x12 Poly Mailers - amzn.to/1iQgRNl (affiliate)
Great video! So if I'm selling on eBay but I don't want to put my home address on the shipping label what can I do? I know P.O box is an option but do they charge for that? How can I get one?
Wow when I heard you say that those padded flat rate envelopes were only $5.35 I got jealous. Those are the only ones I use to ship all my clothing and they're $6.10 now. I checked the date on the video and it hasn't even been that long. Do you know how often USPS raises the rates on their flat rate shipping?
Hello would you make a video on how to pick the right price on actual item showing the computer options . I sold a.skirt on ebay and the shipping came out 8 dollar. the buyer rejected the item because of shipping price. I am a new seller and I don't exactly know how to pick the right options on the ebay shipping also I do everything form my smartphone. is confusing.....help Thank you.
Why would the bubble priority mailer be $5.35 and the legal cardboard $4.95? When I price my postage I just get the option Flat Rate Envelope and it does not differentiate the two. Its cost is $5.05. can you explain?
The bubble mailer is bigger by volume. I am guessing that is why it costs more. It sounds like you are printing your labels through Paypal. I dont think Paypal has added the other shipping options when printing a label through them. Amazon doesnt offer the other envelopes either. If you print your labels right from ebay, you will see the different options
Hi. New to selling and shipping on Ebay. I need to sell a toddler dress along with headband (less than 2pds) how do I ship it? Do I use small box or bag?
About that last box, I hear you saying "region A" but I don't see it printed on the box? Am I misunderstanding you, or is that a regional box? I'm taking note on this info and want to be sure I'm recording it correctly.
The last box in the video is a Regional A (store.usps.com/store/browse/uspsProductDetailMultiSkuDropDown.jsp?categoryNavIds=shipping-supplies%3apriority-mail&categoryNav=false&navAction=push&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&categoryId=priority-mail&productId=P_RRB_A2) "Regional A" is printed on the box. If you buy your labels through eBay they have an option for Regional A boxes. If you buy your labels through the USPS.com you have to click on the weight based shipping radio button then Regional A will be one of the shipping options listed.
Rickey's Filmz The bubble mailer in the video is Priority Mail and it is free through the post office but it would cost about $5.50 to ship that way. You are better off using a poly mailer and shipping first class mail. You said you are shipping t-shirts so they should cost about $2.50-2.75. These are the poly mailers I use - amzn.to/1iQgRNl
What do I have to choose from online for shipping if I will send in my poly mailer envelope from the post office, but still print out the label with adress? I'm taking about first and second envelops from the video. Please, tell me.
Hey ! great video but i have a question about first class mail. I usually ship clothes that weigh under 13 oz. My items usually weigh about 8 or 9 oz, now can i ship clothing in those flat rate envelopes as well ? or is that not allowed. Is first class for much smaller items?
As of January 2016 First Class mail now goes up to 16 ounces. So any item you have that weighs 16 ounces or less should be sent via First Class mail. You could use the flat rate envelopes but they are more expensive and virtually arrive at the same time.
@@TheStruggleville If you go to the counter at the post office to pay for postage, the maximum weight for a First Class package is 13 ounces. If you print your postage at home, the maximum weight is 15.99 ounces.
Can u make a video of the brake down what the difference is on the shipping packages, I did my first shipping and i could not understand the difference between all the different flat rate envelope and the bubble wrap ,,,,,,, and keeps going so I need a lil more help on that
I have a small playlist of shipping videos if you want to check it out, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IXCF_kIOrq0.html If you still have any questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer! 👍
+Michele DeRusha/Morgan When listing the item the shipping portion of the page will give you options for flat rate, calculated shipping or local pickup. If you choose flat rate you will get a blank box where you can type in a total.
In your eBay listing did you list the shipping as Priority Mail or Parcel Select / Standard Post? The item probably wont fit in any of the flat rate or regional boxes. Your best bet is probably just to find something it will fit in and ship it parcel select. Unless in the listing you promised priority mail. If you have flat rate boxes or regional boxes at your house try a regional B first if that doesnt work try a Medium flat rate. If those dont work you will just have to go by weight.
Actually last year the post office changed the wording from Parcel Post to Parcel Select. But if you are shipping clothing their is NEVER a reason to ship Parcel Select. Also for clothes their is no reason to use a bubble mailer. It will just be heavier and cost more but provides no benefit to the item. Thanks for watching!
eBay has a box for it but you dont always need to fill it out. If all 3 dimensions (length, width, height/depth) are each less than 12 inches then you don't need to put the measurements in the listing. If any dimension is over 12 then just measure the package with the item(s) in it.
I am sure it would. As long as it does ounces (preferably tenths of an nounce so you can see how close you are to the next ounce). And if it goes upto atleast 13 ounces. After 13, if you are just selling clothes everything else can be shipped flat rate
Okay thanks! And one more thing, when I offer free shipping, does it come out of my paypal? (I don't have any money on the paypal account but I do on to my bank account).
***** Free shipping is just saying the buyer wont have any additional costs outside of the final buy / bid price. You will still have to pay for the shipping label through ebay. You WILL have money in your paypal account after the buyer pays for the item. If you have holds on your paypal account... when you go to buy the label it will give you an option to defer payment for shipping until after the money clears your account. Make sure not to sell anything for less than what it cost u 2 ship and your ebay + paypal fees!
Eyrie Tried to use Regional Box and did not see this option on eBay shipping postage choices (unless I am missing something ) I ship free and was forced to pick the Priority general option (not flat rate) and got a lecture at post office thar the label ebay printed out did not have Region B on label tried to explain did not see that on the ebay shipping options soooo finally he accepted it but said not again unless ebay shows on label the Region,,,,,,anyone,,,,,do u know where or how to get Region to print on lable????
I have bought mine on both ebay and amazon. on ebay just do a search for 12 x 9 poly mailer and add the quantity you are looking for i.e. 100 and just search with the cheapest at the top.
When you are at the ebay screen to print your labels... where it shows the cost of the label and you enter the weight. Near the top there is a link that says "print packing slip" a new window will open with the packing slip, a print button and a button to edit the message on the packing slip
It depends on how ethical you want to be. Magazines and newspapers technically cannot be sent media mail because they contain advertisements, but that would be your cheapest way to send them. If selling them individually I would cut 2 pieces of cardboard just a bit bigger than the mag or newspaper, sandwich the item between the pieces of cardboard and wrap it up in plastic wrap (amzn.to/1uUSKGn). Otherwise put them in small lots and see what you can fit in either a USPS Regional A box or a Regional B box.
How do you know which zone states are in? I asked the post office and they couldn't answer my question. I have looked all over their site and can't find that either. (I'm also in IL)
Zones will be different for everyone. It is just how far the package has to travel. If you are also in Illinois most of your sales will be going to a zone 1-4. Parts of California, Alaska and Hawaii are probably your only zone 8s (which is good). Use this link to find out what zip codes are different zones for you - postcalc.usps.gov/ZoneCharts/
***** Is there ever an instance when I would need to ship a tshirt in a flat rate envelope if it is under 13 ounces? Are the poly mailer envelopes you mentioned also free on the USPS website? And is first class mail the same price no matter what region in the US it is shipping to? Thanks!
I SHIPPED SHOES TODAY ALMOST 12 BUCKS BRUTAL :( WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE TO USING THE POLY ENVELOPES? I BOUGHT SOME TODAY AT THE DOLLAR STORE, THEY COME PADDED ALREADY. (PRETTY NICE) I PUT THE SHOES IN THERE. NO CHANGE WITH PRICE. THANKS SO MUCH.
How much do the shoes weigh? I wouldnt send them in a poly mailer (what you bought is probably a padded envelope not a poly mailer) Since you said it is costing $12 i would assume the shoes are shipping at the 3 pound rate which means you would save money if you could fit them in a regional A box, which you can get for free on USPS.com I dont think its a great idea but if you fit them into a padded envelope then they would probably also fit in a padded flat rate envelope which would cost about $6. Your local post office might have these but its unlikely. Probably will have to go to USPS.com to get them too.
If they weigh between 1 and 2 pounds then shipping weight based (in a box or the padded envelope you bought) will be roughly the same as using a regional A box. You will either have to ship it that way or if you think they will arrive safely a padded flat rate envelope would save you a few dollars.
You will get cheaper rates if you pay for the postage online. You can go onto USPS.com and print a shipping label on your own computer. Just tape it to the box... put tape along all the edges of the label so it doesnt get ripped off. It wouldnt hurt to know the weight of the items when you take them to the post office. I don't think it would matter much either way.
