YOUR GUIDE TO:
Shipping Supplies You’ve got your online store all ready to go. But are you equipped to start shipping your first orders? We’ve put together some supplies you’ll want to have on hand as you fulfill orders. Things You Already Have:
Accounts to Set Up:
Small/medium sized boxes – Reuse the boxes
Stamps.com account – Their accounts are
your parts are delivered in to cut the cost of buying boxes to ship orders out.
Packing paper and air pouches – These can also
be reused from your incoming packages. Stash the packing material away in a large box and use for packing your own orders.
Things You’ll Need to Get: Medium-sized square boxes and long, skinny
6-8” boxes – You can cut these down to size to fit whatever you’ll be shipping out. TIP:
Once you start seeing more volume, look around locally for smaller corrugated box suppliers. They often offer discounts.
Tape and a tape gun dispenser – Save yourself
some frustration and spend the money on quality items.
easy to set up and will help you send packages out faster. Use this link for SimplePart’s partner discount: goo.gl/jFyWix.
UPS WorldShip or FedEx Ship Manager – Set up an
account with one or both of these if your store doesn’t already have one.
ShipStation (recommended) – This product merges all
your shipping accounts into one portal, plus it integrates with SimplePart’s Control Panel. This lets us display the true profitability of your shipping program. SimplePart’s discounted rate gives you a subscription for as low as $4/month, depending on your package.
BrownCor.com and ShippingSupply.com – These
shipping supplies online providers offer a large selection of box options. Use coupon code SIMPLEPART to get 12.5% off at BrownCor.com.
Box knife and blades.
Free from USPS:
Clear invoice pouches – These aren’t always
If you order items from this link–goo.gl/4rhgSG–they’ll be delivered to you, free of charge. And you won’t have to set foot in a post office.
needed, but they’re good to have around. It’s better to be prepared than sorry. TIP:
You can also use free USPS customs form pouches.
Package scale – A 70lb range is sufficient.
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You can often get these for free or at a discounted price when you have a UPS or FedEx master account.
Label printer – Check with UPS or FedEx, they will
often give you one for free.
SimplePart negotiated a discount for its clients with BrownCor, a leading distributor of packaging, storage, and shipping supplies. Use the coupon code SIMPLEPART to save 12.5% on all quantity breaks.
As always, we are available to help you meet your objectives at support@simplepart.com or 1-888-843-0425.
Small, flat-rate boxes – Around 65% of your packages
will be sent this way.
Flat-rate Tyvek envelopes – This envelope always ships
at a small, flat-rate price.
Large and medium flat-rate boxes – Brake rotors and
other heavy items are best sent with these.
Priority mail dual-use tubes (triangle boxes) Customs forms envelopes – It’s useful to keep these on
hand. You never know when they could come in handy.
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Let your local post office know you want to start shipping with USPS. You’ll be able to request a regular pickup time. Plus, they’ll often send a representative to coach you on shipping best practices.