![]() ![]() ![]() You can get a HUGE sheet of styro home depot, lowes, ect. I have never ever needed to buy any packing peanutsĥ. ![]() ![]() save packing peanuts from old shipments and non reefing related purchases and re-use them. I use 20 hour heat packs and pay under 50 cents per pack, you'll have to buy in bulk to get this good of a deal so find some buddies to split the costs. Heat packs you have to shop around a little more to find a good deal. The smaller the box, the less $ you pay in shipping charges. I can keep my costs under $2 a box including everything! I am able to use the 7x7x7 box for most of the stuff i ship. Buy your boxes, bags and heat packs online. Hold for pickup will also save you some $$ with Fedex because you can select their cheapest overnight rate and it will still be there first thing in the AM! (this will not work with UPS, last time i used them which was over a year ago they charged me $5 when i went to pick up my package (never used them again)Ĥ. Select "hold for pickup" whenever possible, allows the package to be held the local facility first thing in the AM rather than sit on a hot or cold truck all day. Don't put a ton of water in the bag(s), drives up costs.ģ. The scale will pay for it self after less than 10 shipments. To be able to print your labels online you must know the weight of your box! DIGITAL POSTAL SHIPPING & KITCHEN FOOD SCALE BLACK: Office Products) Buy a scale! you can get a scale like this from Amazon (: ULTRASHIP 55 lb. Granted i have never had an issue with FedEx they are about twice the price in most cases.Ģ. I can usually get away with shipping packages for under $25 with the post office and i almost never have an issue. Try to wait till the last possible moment to drop it off to ensure the least amount of transit time This allows you to avoid standing in hour long lines at the post office and just drop your package in the drop box or walk up to the counter, tell them your package is pre-paid, and you're done. Right off the bat you will save 10-20% off the standard rate, you print the label at home so a printer (and ink!) are required This is probably the #1 tip in terms of saving you time and $$$ Set up an account with the shipping company. Below is a list of tips and tricks from personal experienceġ. ![]()
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