Is there a more cost-effective method of shipping than USPS First-Class?

[53toppscollector]

Originally Posted by shammus

Thanks James, those are both solid pieces of advice.

I should mention - I don't sell on Ebay at all. Really just here on BST. However, I do use PayPal constantly. Can I still buy postage through Paypal or qualify for that discount? I was looking at my account just now on their site and didn't really see anything about that.....

paypal.com/shipnow

that link should take you to the page. You enter the address, then on the following page pick USPS first class, the package/weight, etc, and calculate shipping.

Cost is based on what zone you are in and what zone you are shipping to. For 4 ounces and under, you should be paying $3.49 max. In the same zone will be $3.01 I think.

Buy your supplies in bulk from amazon and they'll be cheaper.

50 pack of nice bubble mailers, $15 ($0.30 per piece)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076DYK8TG

Bubble wrap, for graded cards, $13.50 for 2 huge rolls

https://www.amazon.com/Cushioning-Pe.../dp/B07QZCMCVT

3 large rolls of painters tape, for closing sleeves/toploaders, $11.50

https://www.amazon.com/ScotchBlue-Or.../dp/B089NYWHJ5

Buy in bulk, and your averages will be much lower.

Also, if you plan to do any kind of selling/shipping at scale, invest in a thermal printer. Then you will never have to buy printer ink again, and you can buy labels with adhesive on them, so you click, print, peel and attach. No fuss. If you sell/ship in volume, it will pay for itself in a few months.