OT: Inspired by current events (just like Law and Order), let's talk shipping.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I have been very impressed with the way board members have shipped me items from the BST. I don't see something like this happening here.

[pawpawdiv9]

Also to note-- I use Priorty Flat rate Boxes...they do come with Delivery Confirmation and $50 insurance. So its a no brainer there for lesser items and cost like 5-6 bucks.
On the more expensive item, i always try to get signature confirmation and insurace to cover it. Thats why i often charge 15-20 bucks for shipping on some items, or reflect it in the price and ship for free.
I too, also reuse the foam peanuts and bubble wraps..Heck i see folks use newspapers and grocery bags. I do mention this--about the clear packing tape, more & more folks are trying to use the blue painters tape.

[D. Bergin]

I keep seeing everybody mention Small Flat Rate boxes.

Don't be afraid to use the Priority 1092 boxes for more expensive items. They are much larger and sturdier then the small flat rates, but are light enough, you can probably keep them under the 1lb 1ounce price bump limit on lighter items. (raw cards, or a couple graded cards). Because of the size, they are also much harder for the USPS to lose or misplace also.

Also, if you are shipping to someone in your general region, you can probably get up to 3-4 lbs. or so, without much of a price bump.

If you do ship anything heavier or bigger, look into Regional Flat Rate Boxes A, B, C...."A" is the smallest, but still waaaaay larger then a small flat rate box.

Depending on where it's going, you can end up saving several bucks over the weighed Priority package, or the regular Flat Rate Price.