In a recent survey we asked what people feel they spend too much money on in business; the majority answer was shipping. So we want to help lower that expenses. We all ship something; advertisements, letters, pictures, and products. We can't get any lower than the 55¢ stamps, but with bigger packages there are options.
GoShippo.com - There are two main options. One with no monthly membership fee, only 5¢ per shipping label, and volume discounts. Another with a monthly fee, free shipping labels, and volume discounts. You can save up to 90% on USPS, average $6 off per USPS label; as USPS is the cheapest shipping options. Though it is not limited there; FedEx, DHL Express, UPS, PCF, AxleHire, CDL, Canada Post, Parcel Force Worldwide, and so many more all affiliates. Next Day, Regional, National, International Delivery, and Track only options are all available.
Sendle.com - NO subscription fees, NO contract fees, NO hidden fees! That I'm sure got your attention. The more you send, the cheaper the starting prices; Standard starting at $3.89 for domestic delivery, but if you send at least 20/month it starts at $3.20 for domestic delivery. FREE tracking and FREE shipping cover. USPS, UPS, and Fedex options. Sendle's Price Gaurantee is up to 85% cheaper; "ship your package across the US for less than the retail rates of the other carriers. Guaranteed"
Pirateship.com - No monthly fees, No markup, and No hidden fees! Three simple steps: Measure, Buy Postage, Hand to USPS. With up to 90% savings on USPS. A great guarantee with them is that if USPS tries to say the weight or size is wrong and wants to uncharge, if you can a photo showing the weight and/or size then they will back you up. No funny business allowed!
Stamps.com - You can get a 4-week FREE trial or for $17.99 a month you receive a FREE (though you must pay S&H) 5lb scale, and $5 is USPS postage. This is a very convenient option for regular stamps, to larger package stamps; and even better for multiple locations to work on an integrated system. You can buy them and print them straight from your computer, at a cheaper cost that the 55¢!Domestic packages save between 16-40% depending on priority type; International packages save between 5-7%. Though this does only work with USPS.
Shippingeasy.com - There is a FREE monthly plan, but starting at $29/month will get you more shipping options. Lowest USPS rates, even on the free plan. Plus this integrates for other tracking purposes in your sales platforms, offers marketing, brand tracking, and other seller tool options. Where the monthly fee gets larger, if your using it to the full advantage then you may just be eliminating some of your other costs in business.
Where and how you ship will always be a factor in your cost, but don't forget your packaging is also a factor. The more it weighs, the bigger the box, even an envelope versus a box; they all are contributing factors in your shipping costs. So keep that in mind when your ordering your branded shipping material, or those "one-size-fits-all" boxes and bags. Priority shipping boxes may be the way to go with the heavier yet smaller items, then you aren't paying by the weight.
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