Honestly the packing paper isn’t really even necessary, but now that I’m putting promotional cards in my shipments I think it might create a more engaging unboxing experience that encourages buyers to read (or at least notice) the insert. If you want to use #0 bubble mailers (6”x9”) that’s fine too, but it’s going to be 3 times more expensive (ish). I think this way is better for people who don’t want to store large quantities of bubble mailers but still want to have shipping supplies in hand that have a relatively small storage footprint.
Thank you for sharing this. I'm listing my first DVD and was wondering about packing. I don't have that paper on hand, thinking about using some bubble wrap and then the poly bag.
I ship first class in a 9x6 bubble envelope and put a small piece of foam inside to keep disc in place if it’s open. No longer ship by media mail….takes too long and had some just disappear in transit. 🤷♀️
I had my first lost media mail package during the Christmas time snowstorms. It’s been good besides that. Slow, but as long as I ship by the ship-by date, I’m protected against any negative consequences.
That walmart paper is probably a loss leader like some of their boxes. I can't find cheaper for that kind either. Also, you can just slide it in an appropriately sized bubble mailer with no extra packing (Or a couple pieces of spare cardboard). Probably a couple cents more than the poly-mailer but it's the same weight and possibly faster (unless you shove in some cardboard squares).
I'm still printing my labels the old way on an inkjet and I've been cutting on the line omitting the extra qr code. Haven't had a problem with the post office.
Heck if it's an unsealed DVD I open the case and put some bubble wrap in it! then wrap in cardboard. bubble envelope. Lol. I know, excessive but I guess it's OCD
Unemployed here, looking to start selling my stuff to get some income. That being said, what can I use in place of poly bags? Can't buy supplies just yet. Or maybe I should try larger items first and just use a box lying around. Those are easy to get free. One TH-camr did mention oredering free supplies from USPS. But idk if those are acceptable replacements for the polybags.
This might be a dumb question, but are there stipulations for sending a dvd first class? I wrapped the dvd in bubble wrap and then used a polymailer, but the lady at USPS said that it needed to be Ground shipping or media mail
Hey Blake! When you sell dvds MF on amazon do they offer you media mail as an option? I haven't found a way to do media mail When Amazon doesn't offer it besides buying it at the post office.
@Walter Blake Knoblock I think it depends on the post office staff. I had dvd I tried to ship media mail to a friend, but my local post office told me it was against the rules. Took it to next town over they had no issues with it.
It’s the cheapest and best way for the items I sell. The 10x13 polymailer is my businesses Swiss Army knife. It ships all the books, all the DVDs, and all video game bundles I list. I bought 10,000 and they barely take up any space. 10,000 bubble mailers would require like 3 shelving units and I’m trying to downsize to 1240 sq feet so I can move my business onto my property. If I see #0 bubble mailers on sale, I buy them, but the universality of a 10x13 polymailer and packing paper keeps my one-man business agile.
I’m right there with you. I had one complaint and I’m neurotic about 100% feedback so I began adding paper to everything but case damage or disc only Eco-swifts.
What is the honest difference between shipping audio cassettes, VHS, DVDs, BDs, records, video games, computer programs..? Seriously... will never understand why certain things are media mail but not others when items are virtually the same.
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Honestly the packing paper isn’t really even necessary, but now that I’m putting promotional cards in my shipments I think it might create a more engaging unboxing experience that encourages buyers to read (or at least notice) the insert.
If you want to use #0 bubble mailers (6”x9”) that’s fine too, but it’s going to be 3 times more expensive (ish). I think this way is better for people who don’t want to store large quantities of bubble mailers but still want to have shipping supplies in hand that have a relatively small storage footprint.
Goated for sharing all packing information. Didn't think I'd subscribe, but here I am again so...
Thank you for sharing this. I'm listing my first DVD and was wondering about packing. I don't have that paper on hand, thinking about using some bubble wrap and then the poly bag.
I ship first class in a 9x6 bubble envelope and put a small piece of foam inside to keep disc in place if it’s open.
No longer ship by media mail….takes too long and had some just disappear in transit. 🤷♀️
I had my first lost media mail package during the Christmas time snowstorms. It’s been good besides that. Slow, but as long as I ship by the ship-by date, I’m protected against any negative consequences.
That walmart paper is probably a loss leader like some of their boxes. I can't find cheaper for that kind either.
Also, you can just slide it in an appropriately sized bubble mailer with no extra packing (Or a couple pieces of spare cardboard). Probably a couple cents more than the poly-mailer but it's the same weight and possibly faster (unless you shove in some cardboard squares).
I use news paper FREE and no complaints so far.
I use ebay branded bubble mailers that I get with my shipping supplies coupon. I don't sell that many dvds though.
I'm still printing my labels the old way on an inkjet and I've been cutting on the line omitting the extra qr code. Haven't had a problem with the post office.
Great money-saving method. Thank you!
the paper packaging you bought at walmart you can buy cheaper at sam's club if you have one.
How are you getting these DVDs to sell in the first place?
ebay, depop, poshmark etc
There’s lots of places to source DVDs, I try to buy them in lots to bring the average cost of each one down
Heck if it's an unsealed DVD I open the case and put some bubble wrap in it! then wrap in cardboard. bubble envelope. Lol. I know, excessive but I guess it's OCD
Unemployed here, looking to start selling my stuff to get some income. That being said, what can I use in place of poly bags? Can't buy supplies just yet. Or maybe I should try larger items first and just use a box lying around. Those are easy to get free.
One TH-camr did mention oredering free supplies from USPS. But idk if those are acceptable replacements for the polybags.
Start anyway you can.
But how much does it cost you? I've seen DVDs as low as $3.99 with free shipping, and is that even more than the cost of postage and materials?
Price varies and is continually going up, so it doesn’t make sense to throw out one number. But a dvd for $3.99 is not making any significant profit.
This might be a dumb question, but are there stipulations for sending a dvd first class? I wrapped the dvd in bubble wrap and then used a polymailer, but the lady at USPS said that it needed to be Ground shipping or media mail
First class no longer exists, usps ground advantage replaced it
im scared the dvd will actually pop off of the circle place it’s in & get scratched. how do i avoid that?
Tape it down on the edges of the dvd with blue painters tape
Hey Blake! When you sell dvds MF on amazon do they offer you media mail as an option? I haven't found a way to do media mail When Amazon doesn't offer it besides buying it at the post office.
I’ve never ran into that. I rarely sell DVDs MF and they’ve always had that option. I’m 99.9% FBA for DVDs.
@@bennystratton7734 this is not true. Dvds, if video or music is 100% allowed.
Stop posting stuff like this, you don’t know what you’re talking about.
I don’t know why he’s saying these falsehoods.
@Walter Blake Knoblock I think it depends on the post office staff. I had dvd I tried to ship media mail to a friend, but my local post office told me it was against the rules. Took it to next town over they had no issues with it.
Why don’t you just use a bubble mailer?
It’s the cheapest and best way for the items I sell. The 10x13 polymailer is my businesses Swiss Army knife. It ships all the books, all the DVDs, and all video game bundles I list. I bought 10,000 and they barely take up any space. 10,000 bubble mailers would require like 3 shelving units and I’m trying to downsize to 1240 sq feet so I can move my business onto my property. If I see #0 bubble mailers on sale, I buy them, but the universality of a 10x13 polymailer and packing paper keeps my one-man business agile.
That's an awesome tip. Thank you!@@WBKnoblock
you sound like seth rogan
I ship thousands of dvds every year. I use poly bags that are Dvd size. Slip in the Dvd. & ship. Only had One complaint about cracked case
I’m right there with you. I had one complaint and I’m neurotic about 100% feedback so I began adding paper to everything but case damage or disc only Eco-swifts.
how would you guys ship a lot of 15 DVD? Thinking of selling some lots just wondering best cheapest way to ship a stack of them
@@skullcrackers187 cheapest way is to stack them in a large poly bag. No extra weight. I ship lots of 30 all the time in poly bags
No protection, just in a bag?
What is the honest difference between shipping audio cassettes, VHS, DVDs, BDs, records, video games, computer programs..?
Seriously... will never understand why certain things are media mail but not others when items are virtually the same.
This is the best you’re gonna get pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm300/173.pdf
That’s not true. You can ship lots besides books.
Again, not true, I am not deleting your comments. Do some research and stop accusing me of things.
The thing I find odd is that by the technical definition of "computer media" video games do, in fact, qualify in just a plain reading of the rule.
I thought it was just me! 92% or my label is all messed up.