You couldn’t possibly sound condescending! You are mentoring and I appreciate you immensely with or without your hat. I laughed when you said the eBay polybag was free, “ sort of” not much actually is truly free. Shipping has been my biggest learning curve as a new reseller so this is always a welcomed topic.
I know what you mean about shipping material coming to you. I'm a chef in a large retirement community. Every day the Maintenance Director, who also receives all the packages, gets a free lunch from me. Needless to say, bubble wrap, boxes, etc. show up outside the kitchen all the time. A little bribery goes a long way, lol. Also...you did freak me out without the hat.
I live in a condo and if I need a box I check the recycling dumpster to find what I need. Also use the boxes from Chewy for some items because their boxes are very sturdy. 🇺🇲💕
Good video for the beginner eBay seller. Been selling on eBay for 16 years my #1 tip for the beginner would be asked yourself this question...HOW AM I GOING TO SHIP THIS ITEM? No matter what it is THE FIRST thing you need to know is how are you going ship it. How much does it weight, (#1 tool scale) what box or bag will it fit in and remember the total weight, item + packing material + label + box or bag it all adds up fast. 16 ozs or less (first class) is the cheapest way to ship items. #2 tip > watch all the videos you can find on shipping before you list anything, this tip my save to big money.
I'm a California Girl (Burbank) and love seeing the pictures of the tranquil waters, green garden, and kitty cat, that you show at the end of your vids. As you know we don't have any tranquil waters in Burbank. Not sure where you grew up in Los Angeles, but it's cool that you are from here. Wishing you good sales this week. :)
Great video! Always appreciate shipping tips, especially cutting off flaps 👍 If you have a UPS account you can get free plain brown boxes 9X6x3 and 12x9x3 case of 50. You need to call to order them.
I have a box of those 'shaved bits' that I then use as 'sturdifying' back boards for other items like soft wallets or video games (which I *THINK* Kevin mentioned he does too) so I can then toss them in lightweight bags/envelopes and the customers are always happy that they feel I made 'extra effort' to protect their item, whilst I am saving on shipping.
Great info on boxes!!! I love the lightweight boxes from Supply Hut! Don't rule out Box 4 from USPS, I have found this is the perfect box for coffee mugs and figurines that have to ship Priority mail! I am very envious of your box organization. I have the plans drawn up and the lumber purchased to build something similar in my one car garage. The best part of my plans is that they incorporates my project (broken down) motorcycle that is parked in the garage. I am going to build around it and store the USPS shipping tubes above it. Cannot wait to get it built!
I just remove the bubbles from the padded flat rate to make more space. They do come out pretty good especially when heated up and I haven't torn the envelope yet trying to get them out
"i like big boxes and I cannot lie"🎶😂 thank you for the tips Kevin. Very timely, I have a vintage sewing machine that I was trying to figure out how to ship.
I have my neighbors bring me shipping supplies, I've even convinced a couple to break the boxes down. My favorite items are those shipping "pillows" I call any plastic bubble wrap etc. plastic gold. I take all the give my then sort out what I want and recycle the rest. Thank you for all your advice.
I just got my order today probably over 1000 boxes , 1000 poly bag and 500 bigger bubble craft mailers for thicker dvds and vhs.. It saves so much time and trouble. I had a pair of jeans the other day I couldn't get into the flat rate env I was so MAD.. Cost me over $10 to Cali I didn't have a flat rate bubble in stock.
I’ve been reselling for maybe two years and still learn a lot from shipping videos. Thank you for you tips. I always tend to over package, even by using bubble polymailers because I don’t know how the packages will be handled, so I figure a little extra won’t hurt, but it will cost slightly more sometimes.
I like to get the padded Ebay branded envelopes with my coupon. I get the larger size, it's just a little bit more, and I cut them down if I can. I can get 2 or even 4 envelopes out of 1.
Exactly the same, Kevin. My custodian and lunchroom workers leave boxes on my desk and at a certain spot in the lunchroom all the time. I often wondered what the buyer thinks when their item arrives in a Clorox or mustard branded box. :)
I work for a church and right now we have been getting a TON of smaller and medium sized boxes for things we have purchased for online services, shipping material is being placed right in front of my office door!
You can order UPS poly bags. And on the inside they are not branded like USPS. So if you were in a pinch I would think you could turn it inside out and ship with free supplies.
I get free boxes from work. I hear up the labels and tape that are on them and it looks like a brand new box. I refuse to pay for a box when so many are just thrown away. I don't provide free shipping so I don't worry about the weight. I always weigh the item before listing it then I estimate the size and weight of the box. I always put the cheapest method of shipping.
I am really bad not using USPS for shipping priority weight items. It's not that I don't have them. I just don't think sometimes when I grab a box. Sooo sad...lol I do use recycled boxes when I can but I don't store all of the odd ball sized boxes. Too much of a mess.
I am surprised that more resellers on you tube don't mention the Tyvek bags you get from the PO for Priority. I love them, large, sturdy,free. I love them and use a lot of them.
I never find a good use for them. If I can put them in a bag I just use a poly bag. I can see using them for clothes over a pound that can't fit in a flat rate but that is about it. What do you use them for other than what I described.
@@commonwealthflipper I have been using them for games and puzzles. Also other things I pack in boxes that need to go Priority and won't fit in the padded flat rate.
@Sue Salley I love the Tyvek bags also! I can save over a dollar by putting a box in this bag and sending it! I’m surprised more people don’t use it especially since it’s waterproof! @Commonwealth Flipper Good video! First time I saw you so apparently you not wearing a hat is a big thing! I didn’t know about the price changing every 4 ounces so thanks!
For shipping in flat rate envelopes... if you punch in the corners...it opens up the space and you can fit more in. Almost any size jeans will fit in this or the large one. 😊
1) I hope you regularly take cookies to work to give to the custodians. 2) Be careful using the flat rate envelope (unpadded) for bulky items like jeans. As a long-time EBay purchaser, I’ve received a few thing in flat rate envelopes. They tear easily. I believe the padded flat rate is worth the extra 60 cents if you’re going to be stuffing every bit of space. 3) I’ve wondered if you frankenbox first class packages to stay at a lower tier. You have the wide variety of small boxes. I only order the 8x6x4 boxes and I do frankenbox it to go to a lower first class rate. 4) You can easily turn a 12x12x8 box into a 14x10x8 or a 15x9x8 if you need a slightly different dimensions for a large item. Takes only a minute to make the cuts and scores. 5) I went back to the same Goodwill today and found lots more Revere Ware, including a 6 qt pot with lid.
So I watch ever video on both channels and I just realized that I was looking to see how to save some money on shipping and then you pop up you're awesome I love everything you do hope everyone follow
06.09.21 - this great and helpful oldie showed up in my feed, so watched it again - poly bags are great - just had some boxes ( 100 ct. ) arrive today and found that inflation is hitting the box market, a little over $3 more for the 8x6x4 100 ct.
Thanks for the info. Been reselling for 10 months part time and learn something new every time I watch your channel. You are so over the top organized and I love that!! Yes, the dark haired guy in the beginning really surprised me too. Have you adjusted to teaching from home?
I have a friend that works at a vet. She saves bubble wrap for me. If I am going by the gun shop I will look at there trash pile.. Good packing material.
I Frankenboxed an odd shaped item yesterday with a drink mixer box. I took it apart at glue seam and then wrapped it around item, inside out with lots of tape. Hope that will pass as NO liquor boxes.
They have a couple free boxes at usps that are only priority not flat rate that i use as well! Take a look at the cube box. You might already use it. Thanks for all the info Kevin! I learn a lot from you and I’m about 9 months into this...so I learn new things constantly! Xoxo hope you and your family are doing well. Stay safe and take care! 💕
Have been watching both of your channels for a few months now & this is the first time I’ve ever seen you without a hat. Was surprised by how much hair you have underneath there.
*Smacks self on the forehead* ~ THIS is why I listen to random videos as I am working in the ebaysement. I have black contractor bags in the garage and never even thought about using them. Of course they are thick enough and I could have on many occasions when the 24x24 was just too small or I had to use 2 of them.
I'm lucky I have neighbours who are addicted to amazon so free boxes and a friend works for a big company so I get corrugated cardboard boxes when ever I need them 😉
Great tips, wish I had known them earlier in my reselling ventures. Thought it was someone else for a second, but your ‘costume changes’ were flawless. 😂
I'll pass this on. The box the item fits into you can not put a label on it, because it is too small. Use the box, put it in a poly mailer, and put the label on the poly mailer. I have done this for jewelry, and other small items. To me it saves on packing supplies. I believe poly mailers would be cheaper than bubble wrap. Items that just need to be a little stiffer like post cards, tradecards, and etc. Wrap a small piece of cardboard around it, or stick between two pieces. Put in a polymailer. I save all my cardboard no matter the size.
I want to pass on two hints for new resellers. (1) Offer other shipping options when you list. You can offer the lowest cost method as the shipping method you intend to use but if you offer alternative but higher cost methods then the you pass on the extra costs if the buyer chooses one of those more expensive methods, for whatever reason. Example: You might offer free shipping as a first class package to keep your costs low and to goose sales but if a buyer wan'ts priority express then the buyer pays the higher shipping rate. Some buyers are just in a hurry and are often willing to pay for faster shipping. (2) When you list a box size and weight for calculating shipping, add an extra inch or two all the way around and maybe 4 to 6 extra ounces above the actual amounts. This might result in a slightly higher calculated shipping cost but it can protect you from having to eat extra shipping fees if you find you need to put extra padding or cardboard in the package before shipping. If you don't use up that allowance, then you might make a few extra cents off the shipping cost difference. Small amounts add up over time to extra profits. And here's a tip for resellers making videos ....generically speaking, not referring to anyone in particular...HA! There's a reason why movie stars and celebrities wear hats and sunglasses so often. It gives them that "movie star look." So, just saying..... ALWAYS wear a hat and sunglasses!
Great video Commonwealth Flipper. I would love a break down of say two or three common items we could ship in your top three to five USPS boxes. So, most of us know that anything under 16oz we would ship First Class Mail in a poly bag or small box. Now, of the top three or five USPS boxes what types of items would we ship? You said box # 7 is your favorite box. What are we shipping in that box? I also have a question on frankenbox. If I were to take 2 # 7 boxes to ship an item when buying a shipping label does that count as 1 # 7? As always that thank you for all your wisdom, Tye
How do we save money additionally, with shipping. Facebook marketplace so you use your own shipping label 🏷 and not the estimated/ populated ups or USPS?!
For bigger jeans that can’t fit into a flat rate envelope, I use the legal flat rate envelope and it always works. Cheaper than a padded envelope. I rarely use the padded envelope for bottoms. Nice content sir!
I agree great content in this video. I buy jeans on a regular basis from Ebay. Usually jeans that come in that envelope are wet or damp, torn open, or ripped up pretty good. I have had a few that had no damage. It might not be worth the savings. Or maybe if you wrap the outside of the envelope with tape it might prevent it from getting damp and tearing. Good luck with your sales.
@@madolyncross4050 interesting. i always put my jeans inside a polybag first then put it in the envelope. tape off each corner and any openings on the envelope. haven't gotten a bad feedback or anything yet. ill still keep that in mind though!
Awesome video thank you. I work for a company who cannot reuse bubble wrap. We get a lot of shipments daily with lots of bubble wrap. We have trouble finding a home for all of our dry clean bubble wrap. Sad to see so much go in the dumpster.
Toy-Addict Thank you for your suggestion. We have had a few takers although with the volume we get daily it is hard for them to find storage after a couple of months.
@@madolyncross4050 *SERIOUSLY* IT DOESN'T HAVE TO PILE UP!! Facebook everywhere has groups for 'FREE STUFF' and all Craigslists...if you folks just even merely post 'free clean bubblewrap for resellers-- pick up only...back door of building....etc' the stuff will be GONE IN A BLINK!!! I see people asking on my local sites all the time!!-- I just tell them what local dumpsters and when😁
I'm just getting started on ebay and have a question. In the shipping choices category the priority flat rate mailing costs do not come up. Just wondering why?
I don't have poly bags because it's not worth getting them for one item every other month when I ship 5-10 small boxes a day. I have small bubble bags because they save me time. (as padding for items in boxes) I wish they made bubble rolls with perforations every 6 or 8 inches rather than 12 inches.
You really do have hair! I've never seen you without the hat. Actually, it looks good. I wish I could like this several times. Thanks for the great info. What are the sizes of poly bags that you routinely stock? I've found it confusing trying to buy them because they are sized as 0, 000, etc. What does that mean?
Hahaha I remember the last time you went hatless, so no shock for me. It’s kinda fun to read in the comments how many people thought you were bald.😅 Anyway, these are some great tips. Thanks for sharing! Take care❣️
I get my Prioririty boxes free, i also get my eBay boxes free. I have an eBay store and i get a coupon every quarter for $50.00 free shipping items, boxes, 3 size padded envelopes, all my rolls of eBay tape, tissue paper, thank you cards, labels, etc. I do not pay for anything for shipping material. Brother gives me all the packing from Amazon and he gives me all his shredded paperwork. My daughter buys lots of cast iron items that she sells and i get all her air bags, bubble wrap and popcorn, My older daughter works at a motel, so she saves me all the smaller boxes that the toiletries are shipped in, so i get lots of free shipping items. I also (used) to get odd boxes from Walmart or the grocery stores,, but not now with the big "C" going around. I cut every penny i can, 10 cents here and 10 cents there will add up in the end. I do have to buy clear tape as i have always taped my own labels on. but i use the free eBay tape as much as i can for evrything else.
to be honest. The size of a Poly mailer priority mailer will not change the shipping price so don't worry to much about it. I am assuming the 3rd measurment is the one that gets you. How thick is it? Does is bulge out 3 inches than it is 3 inches. Check out pirate ship and It will be really cheap if you can get it in a bag like that.
New subscriber.. You're awesome! Love your teaching, especially the Franken boxing 😂😂😂I'm in NC near Charlotte. I'm planning a huge garage sale... Do you travel? I'd rather sell my stuff to people like you 😊love your channels
Packing paper is a waste. Even new newspaper sometimes bleeds ink. Yard sales you can always find big giant lots of wrapping paper real cheap, just tear off what you need and lightly crumble. Think I have 50 or 60 rolls at any time shoved under the beds. Doubt I Have $5 into all them. If you want a bunch of the same size boxes dollar tree and bath and body works dumpsters work great. I take less than 5 minutes everytime I drive to town to drive behind the strip mall and fill my truck with 100+ boxes. Sometimes that 5 minutes would take me that long to navigate across the parking lot to get to the traffic light. This way I avoid people by driving out back and I save/make money picking the boxes for the same amount of time I would've wasted sitting in the parking lot waiting in the long line to get to the light.
I just take 2 pieces of cardboard and 'sandwich' the pennant, then either tape the entire thing completely so there is no 'spaces' or tape lightly and put inside a polybag-- depends on size AND maybe how far it is being shipped👍
I’ve got a question I ordered flat rate priority envelopes and got one twice as big as the one I had been using (like one you had)? What is the price difference?
You couldn’t possibly sound condescending! You are mentoring and I appreciate you immensely with or without your hat. I laughed when you said the eBay polybag was free, “ sort of” not much actually is truly free. Shipping has been my biggest learning curve as a new reseller so this is always a welcomed topic.
Glad we can help
I know what you mean about shipping material coming to you. I'm a chef in a large retirement community. Every day the Maintenance Director, who also receives all the packages, gets a free lunch from me. Needless to say, bubble wrap, boxes, etc. show up outside the kitchen all the time. A little bribery goes a long way, lol. Also...you did freak me out without the hat.
16:33 yep I do that exact same thing, shave here n there if it tips over just remember to recheck once you have added tape and label
I live in a condo and if I need a box I check the recycling dumpster to find what I need. Also use the boxes from Chewy for some items because their boxes are very sturdy. 🇺🇲💕
Good video for the beginner eBay seller. Been selling on eBay for 16 years my #1 tip for the beginner would be asked yourself this question...HOW AM I GOING TO SHIP THIS ITEM? No matter what it is THE FIRST thing you need to know is how are you going ship it. How much does it weight, (#1 tool scale) what box or bag will it fit in and remember the total weight, item + packing material + label + box or bag it all adds up fast. 16 ozs or less (first class) is the cheapest way to ship items. #2 tip > watch all the videos you can find on shipping before you list anything, this tip my save to big money.
I'm a California Girl (Burbank) and love seeing the pictures of the tranquil waters, green garden, and kitty cat, that you show at the end of your vids. As you know we don't have any tranquil waters in Burbank. Not sure where you grew up in Los Angeles, but it's cool that you are from here. Wishing you good sales this week. :)
Great video! Always appreciate shipping tips, especially cutting off flaps 👍 If you have a UPS account you can get free plain brown boxes 9X6x3 and 12x9x3 case of 50. You need to call to order them.
Love the tip about shaving back tabs on boxes to save weight. Great idea.
Glad you liked it!!
I have a box of those 'shaved bits' that I then use as 'sturdifying' back boards for other items like soft wallets or video games (which I *THINK* Kevin mentioned he does too) so I can then toss them in lightweight bags/envelopes and the customers are always happy that they feel I made 'extra effort' to protect their item, whilst I am saving on shipping.
Great info on boxes!!! I love the lightweight boxes from Supply Hut! Don't rule out Box 4 from USPS, I have found this is the perfect box for coffee mugs and figurines that have to ship Priority mail! I am very envious of your box organization. I have the plans drawn up and the lumber purchased to build something similar in my one car garage. The best part of my plans is that they incorporates my project (broken down) motorcycle that is parked in the garage. I am going to build around it and store the USPS shipping tubes above it. Cannot wait to get it built!
I just remove the bubbles from the padded flat rate to make more space. They do come out pretty good especially when heated up and I haven't torn the envelope yet trying to get them out
You just blew my mind!!! Thx for the tip.
Good info, Basic Beebs!
"i like big boxes and I cannot lie"🎶😂 thank you for the tips Kevin. Very timely, I have a vintage sewing machine that I was trying to figure out how to ship.
🎶 EXACTLY what i was thinking! 😆
😃
I have my neighbors bring me shipping supplies, I've even convinced a couple to break the boxes down. My favorite items are those shipping "pillows" I call any plastic bubble wrap etc. plastic gold. I take all the give my then sort out what I want and recycle the rest. Thank you for all your advice.
nice
I just got my order today probably over 1000 boxes , 1000 poly bag and 500 bigger bubble craft mailers for thicker dvds and vhs.. It saves so much time and trouble. I had a pair of jeans the other day I couldn't get into the flat rate env I was so MAD.. Cost me over $10 to Cali I didn't have a flat rate bubble in stock.
I’ve been reselling for maybe two years and still learn a lot from shipping videos. Thank you for you tips. I always tend to over package, even by using bubble polymailers because I don’t know how the packages will be handled, so I figure a little extra won’t hurt, but it will cost slightly more sometimes.
All great ideas. Definitely a good tip to trim the short tabs that you fold over first. Love Supply Hut for lightweight boxes.
I like to get the padded Ebay branded envelopes with my coupon. I get the larger size, it's just a little bit more, and I cut them down if I can. I can get 2 or even 4 envelopes out of 1.
Exactly the same, Kevin. My custodian and lunchroom workers leave boxes on my desk and at a certain spot in the lunchroom all the time. I often wondered what the buyer thinks when their item arrives in a Clorox or mustard branded box. :)
I usually turn boxes inside out
I have the same different boxes filled with bubble wrap, peanuts, scrap cardboard etc. You never know when you need a piece.
I work for a church and right now we have been getting a TON of smaller and medium sized boxes for things we have purchased for online services, shipping material is being placed right in front of my office door!
nice
I often make air cushions with poly bags and heat sealer, simple to do and displaces dead space.
nice.
You can order UPS poly bags. And on the inside they are not branded like USPS. So if you were in a pinch I would think you could turn it inside out and ship with free supplies.
I get free boxes from work. I hear up the labels and tape that are on them and it looks like a brand new box. I refuse to pay for a box when so many are just thrown away. I don't provide free shipping so I don't worry about the weight. I always weigh the item before listing it then I estimate the size and weight of the box. I always put the cheapest method of shipping.
Thanks for this great video. I’ve been looking for this. I plan on watching your other TH-cam videos.
I am really bad not using USPS for shipping priority weight items. It's not that I don't have them. I just don't think sometimes when I grab a box. Sooo sad...lol I do use recycled boxes when I can but I don't store all of the odd ball sized boxes. Too much of a mess.
Great video and thank you for the tips. Some of these I didn’t even think about and I’ve been reselling for almost a year.
I am surprised that more resellers on you tube don't mention the Tyvek bags you get from the PO for Priority. I love them, large, sturdy,free. I love them and use a lot of them.
I never find a good use for them. If I can put them in a bag I just use a poly bag. I can see using them for clothes over a pound that can't fit in a flat rate but that is about it. What do you use them for other than what I described.
@@commonwealthflipper I have been using them for games and puzzles. Also other things I pack in boxes that need to go Priority and won't fit in the padded flat rate.
@Sue Salley I love the Tyvek bags also! I can save over a dollar by putting a box in this bag and sending it! I’m surprised more people don’t use it especially since it’s waterproof! @Commonwealth Flipper
Good video! First time I saw you so apparently you not wearing a hat is a big thing! I didn’t know about the price changing every 4 ounces so thanks!
For shipping in flat rate envelopes... if you punch in the corners...it opens up the space and you can fit more in. Almost any size jeans will fit in this or the large one. 😊
1) I hope you regularly take cookies to work to give to the custodians.
2) Be careful using the flat rate envelope (unpadded) for bulky items like jeans. As a long-time EBay purchaser, I’ve received a few thing in flat rate envelopes. They tear easily. I believe the padded flat rate is worth the extra 60 cents if you’re going to be stuffing every bit of space.
3) I’ve wondered if you frankenbox first class packages to stay at a lower tier. You have the wide variety of small boxes. I only order the 8x6x4 boxes and I do frankenbox it to go to a lower first class rate.
4) You can easily turn a 12x12x8 box into a 14x10x8 or a 15x9x8 if you need a slightly different dimensions for a large item. Takes only a minute to make the cuts and scores.
5) I went back to the same Goodwill today and found lots more Revere Ware, including a 6 qt pot with lid.
I treat them well for sure. Especially around the holidays.
So I watch ever video on both channels and I just realized that I was looking to see how to save some money on shipping and then you pop up you're awesome I love everything you do hope everyone follow
ha. Awesome. Have a bunch of videos on those playlists.
06.09.21 - this great and helpful oldie showed up in my feed, so watched it again - poly bags are great - just had some boxes ( 100 ct. ) arrive today and found that inflation is hitting the box market, a little over $3 more for the 8x6x4 100 ct.
I didn’t recognize you without your hat! It did freak me out! 😆
Lol me too
same!!!
Thanks for the info. Been reselling for 10 months part time and learn something new every time I watch your channel. You are so over the top organized and I love that!! Yes, the dark haired guy in the beginning really surprised me too. Have you adjusted to teaching from home?
lol. Nope I hate it.
Hey Kevin, Chris over at "Flip with Chris" got me using the 8x8x6 boxes because they fit all hats even flat bills perfectly.
Sorry it's actually a 8x8x8 box he uses.
You have hair!!!! LOL! Whenever you go without a hat it always throws me off for a good minute! 😃 You knew you'd hear it.
I have a friend that works at a vet. She saves bubble wrap for me. If I am going by the gun shop I will look at there trash pile.. Good packing material.
I Frankenboxed an odd shaped item yesterday with a drink mixer box. I took it apart at glue seam and then wrapped it around item, inside out with lots of tape. Hope that will pass as NO liquor boxes.
good luck. I've had it go both ways before.
They have a couple free boxes at usps that are only priority not flat rate that i use as well! Take a look at the cube box. You might already use it. Thanks for all the info Kevin! I learn a lot from you and I’m about 9 months into this...so I learn new things constantly! Xoxo hope you and your family are doing well. Stay safe and take care! 💕
how can i ship using priority I have been shipping with my own boxes being costly..Do you have to pay more than ground I have buyer pay the shipping
Dang!! I’m gonna do this! I sell stamps & my sells can be $50+ sometimes it’s better to buy insurance than go to priority Which is now $100 insurance
this really helped give me the knowledge to start shipping . Will be sending the kids something soon
Well thank you David.
Have been watching both of your channels for a few months now & this is the first time I’ve ever seen you without a hat. Was surprised by how much hair you have underneath there.
Have you ever had problems with fedex smart post claiming your packages weighed more than they do. Always by .5 Oz more.
*Smacks self on the forehead* ~ THIS is why I listen to random videos as I am working in the ebaysement. I have black contractor bags in the garage and never even thought about using them. Of course they are thick enough and I could have on many occasions when the 24x24 was just too small or I had to use 2 of them.
I'm lucky I have neighbours who are addicted to amazon so free boxes and a friend works for a big company so I get corrugated cardboard boxes when ever I need them 😉
Loool I was like who is doing his video when I saw the picture
Great tips, wish I had known them earlier in my reselling ventures. Thought it was someone else for a second, but your ‘costume changes’ were flawless. 😂
I'll pass this on. The box the item fits into you can not put a label on it, because it is too small. Use the box, put it in a poly mailer, and put the label on the poly mailer. I have done this for jewelry, and other small items. To me it saves on packing supplies. I believe poly mailers would be cheaper than bubble wrap.
Items that just need to be a little stiffer like post cards, tradecards, and etc. Wrap a small piece of cardboard around it, or stick between two pieces. Put in a polymailer.
I save all my cardboard no matter the size.
I want to pass on two hints for new resellers.
(1) Offer other shipping options when you list. You can offer the lowest cost method as the shipping method you intend to use but if you offer alternative but higher cost methods then the you pass on the extra costs if the buyer chooses one of those more expensive methods, for whatever reason. Example: You might offer free shipping as a first class package to keep your costs low and to goose sales but if a buyer wan'ts priority express then the buyer pays the higher shipping rate. Some buyers are just in a hurry and are often willing to pay for faster shipping.
(2) When you list a box size and weight for calculating shipping, add an extra inch or two all the way around and maybe 4 to 6 extra ounces above the actual amounts. This might result in a slightly higher calculated shipping cost but it can protect you from having to eat extra shipping fees if you find you need to put extra padding or cardboard in the package before shipping. If you don't use up that allowance, then you might make a few extra cents off the shipping cost difference. Small amounts add up over time to extra profits.
And here's a tip for resellers making videos ....generically speaking, not referring to anyone in particular...HA! There's a reason why movie stars and celebrities wear hats and sunglasses so often. It gives them that "movie star look." So, just saying.....
ALWAYS wear a hat and sunglasses!
Great tips. I do this all the time.
Great video Commonwealth Flipper. I would love a break down of say two or three common items we could ship in your top three to five USPS boxes. So, most of us know that anything under 16oz we would ship First Class Mail in a poly bag or small box. Now, of the top three or five USPS boxes what types of items would we ship? You said box # 7 is your favorite box. What are we shipping in that box? I also have a question on frankenbox. If I were to take 2 # 7 boxes to ship an item when buying a shipping label does that count as 1 # 7? As always that thank you for all your wisdom, Tye
The second part of you question is this. the #7 is not flat rate so it doesnt' really matter. It is charged by weight and size combined.
How u get fired on your day off? They said I was stealing boxes 🤣 Friday 🤣 Thanks for sharing 👍🏿 really needed this info
Thank You Thank You ... for pairing the boxes/bags with the items you ship. 👍👍
You are so welcome!
Useful information about the brown boxes
How do we save money additionally, with shipping. Facebook marketplace so you use your own shipping label 🏷 and not the estimated/ populated ups or USPS?!
thank for the tips,i got my eneman in today and will be re-using the blue poly bag lol
Thank you. Very good information for me to use!
I save and use my Walmart bags to pack with. Saves me tons of money on styrofoam and bubble wrap.
Hah I am literally trying to ship jeans right now. I'm off to the other video!
Hope you like it!
For bigger jeans that can’t fit into a flat rate envelope, I use the legal flat rate envelope and it always works. Cheaper than a padded envelope. I rarely use the padded envelope for bottoms. Nice content sir!
I agree great content in this video. I buy jeans on a regular basis from Ebay. Usually jeans that come in that envelope are wet or damp, torn open, or ripped up pretty good. I have had a few that had no damage. It might not be worth the savings. Or maybe if you wrap the outside of the envelope with tape it might prevent it from getting damp and tearing. Good luck with your sales.
@@madolyncross4050 interesting. i always put my jeans inside a polybag first then put it in the envelope. tape off each corner and any openings on the envelope. haven't gotten a bad feedback or anything yet. ill still keep that in mind though!
Awesome video thank you. I work for a company who cannot reuse bubble wrap. We get a lot of shipments daily with lots of bubble wrap. We have trouble finding a home for all of our dry clean bubble wrap. Sad to see so much go in the dumpster.
If you have a reseller group in you area, you could find people who would regularly take it off of your hands. Check Facebook for local groups.
Toy-Addict Thank you for your suggestion. We have had a few takers although with the volume we get daily it is hard for them to find storage after a couple of months.
send it to me. take a road trip LOL
@@madolyncross4050 *SERIOUSLY* IT DOESN'T HAVE TO PILE UP!! Facebook everywhere has groups for 'FREE STUFF' and all Craigslists...if you folks just even merely post 'free clean bubblewrap for resellers-- pick up only...back door of building....etc' the stuff will be GONE IN A BLINK!!! I see people asking on my local sites all the time!!-- I just tell them what local dumpsters and when😁
Once again thank you for the very informative video.
Agree with other comments, you look much younger sans cap. Maybe you should ditch the cap in more videos :)
Thanks for the tips!
I like big boxes and I can not lie!
I never use flat rate! Why is it always cheaper for me to go usps priority ?
I'm just getting started on ebay and have a question. In the shipping choices category the priority flat rate mailing costs do not come up. Just wondering why?
First time I have seen Kevin without a cap,
Thanks so much for the great information I am a pretty new seller on eBay This helps a lot !!!
Glad it was helpful! Come back often.
it's just like weight loss with people the weight goes on quick and comes off very slow if you try to trim it away
I thought it was your twin doing the opening for you. LOL Great video on packing, Thanks Kevin
What type of box for large or smaller framed glass pictures?
I don't have poly bags because it's not worth getting them for one item every other month when I ship 5-10 small boxes a day. I have small bubble bags because they save me time. (as padding for items in boxes) I wish they made bubble rolls with perforations every 6 or 8 inches rather than 12 inches.
That's a great idea. Like the did with paper towels years back.
Appreciate this video and this info.
How do you do record from top view?
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Our pleasure!
Thanks-great refresher
I’ve never seen you without your hat! In the thumbnail, I thought you had a guest! You have hair!!! 😊
He must have acquired another Flowbee and wanted to adveritze the results!
I see the teacher without the hat!! I see a ball player with the hat!!!! Keep your family safe.🌈
Great stuff, as usual.
Not sure why it's recommending 5 month old videos to me, but holy christ! I don't think I've ever seen you without a hat 😂😂
You really do have hair! I've never seen you without the hat. Actually, it looks good. I wish I could like this several times. Thanks for the great info. What are the sizes of poly bags that you routinely stock? I've found it confusing trying to buy them because they are sized as 0, 000, etc. What does that mean?
Hahaha I remember the last time you went hatless, so no shock for me. It’s kinda fun to read in the comments how many people thought you were bald.😅 Anyway, these are some great tips. Thanks for sharing! Take care❣️
I get my Prioririty boxes free, i also get my eBay boxes free. I have an eBay store and i get a coupon every quarter for $50.00 free shipping items, boxes, 3 size padded envelopes, all my rolls of eBay tape, tissue paper, thank you cards, labels, etc. I do not pay for anything for shipping material. Brother gives me all the packing from Amazon and he gives me all his shredded paperwork. My daughter buys lots of cast iron items that she sells and i get all her air bags, bubble wrap and popcorn, My older daughter works at a motel, so she saves me all the smaller boxes that the toiletries are shipped in, so i get lots of free shipping items. I also (used) to get odd boxes from Walmart or the grocery stores,, but not now with the big "C" going around. I cut every penny i can, 10 cents here and 10 cents there will add up in the end. I do have to buy clear tape as i have always taped my own labels on. but i use the free eBay tape as much as i can for evrything else.
I run out of the ebay freebies so quick I just have to buy stuff. Nothing like those freebies those. Love them.
When shipping priority mail by weight, how do you measure the dimensions of a bulky poly mailer? I don’t seem to find the answer.
to be honest. The size of a Poly mailer priority mailer will not change the shipping price so don't worry to much about it. I am assuming the 3rd measurment is the one that gets you. How thick is it? Does is bulge out 3 inches than it is 3 inches. Check out pirate ship and It will be really cheap if you can get it in a bag like that.
teach me how to ship using thankyou note cards
New subscriber.. You're awesome! Love your teaching, especially the Franken boxing 😂😂😂I'm in NC near Charlotte. I'm planning a huge garage sale... Do you travel? I'd rather sell my stuff to people like you 😊love your channels
Awesome. Not often but we do occasionally. Thank you for watching. Hope to get to know you better in the comments.
best way to ship softball glove?
Very nice tips, thank you. You mentioned that you have a PO Box. At what point in your reselling venture did you get a PO Box and why?
I only have it because I am on youtube and I don't want people showing up to my house. LOL I don't think I ever would have got it otherwise.
@@commonwealthflipper Sadly a 'necessity ' in the modern world.
I almost mailed a blanket in a contractor bag but wasnt sure if I should, what kind of items can be shipped in the contractor bags? Love your videos!
Yeah. That sounds like a good one to me.
Great info.....TY
I like the information in your video, the shaky cam is bothersome.
Packing paper is a waste. Even new newspaper sometimes bleeds ink. Yard sales you can always find big giant lots of wrapping paper real cheap, just tear off what you need and lightly crumble. Think I have 50 or 60 rolls at any time shoved under the beds. Doubt I Have $5 into all them. If you want a bunch of the same size boxes dollar tree and bath and body works dumpsters work great. I take less than 5 minutes everytime I drive to town to drive behind the strip mall and fill my truck with 100+ boxes. Sometimes that 5 minutes would take me that long to navigate across the parking lot to get to the traffic light. This way I avoid people by driving out back and I save/make money picking the boxes for the same amount of time I would've wasted sitting in the parking lot waiting in the long line to get to the light.
I don't know why I'm more surprised by. You not wearing a hat or you not wearing sunglasses on top of your head
Thanks great video 👍🏻👍🏻
How do I ship pennants ? ( they can’t be rolled up need to be flat ) love your videos
you can take a flat box and slide the pennant inside. Then tape up the edges. Same for prints or posters that need to flat lay.
I just take 2 pieces of cardboard and 'sandwich' the pennant, then either tape the entire thing completely so there is no 'spaces' or tape lightly and put inside a polybag-- depends on size AND maybe how far it is being shipped👍
Good stuff from a old timer. Listen up.
Thank you!
Can you mail the 4x4x4 box with a 4x6 label wrapped around the box?
I do it all the time.
Good information 👍
Wow!! Finally got to see you without the hat.
I've been waiting to see you hatless.
nice video thanks.
I’ve got a question I ordered flat rate priority envelopes and got one twice as big as the one I had been using (like one you had)? What is the price difference?
Is it a legal flat rate?