Postage Savings Guide!

During my time selling on Ebay I have learnt that there are many different ways to reduce postage and packaging costs passing the savings onto the buyers of my items. You can save significant amounts using a variety of different ideas.

RECYCLE

Recycle reusable packaging that you receive in the post such as bubble mailers, boxes and foam peanuts. Some businesses such as supermarkets, fruit markets and variety stores will often have alot of packaging that will just go in the rubbish so it it worth asking if they could keep any unwanted packaging aside for you instead.

BULK SAVINGS

There are often huge savings to be made if you buy packaging products in bulk amounts. The post office offers discounts for bulk purchases of packaging products. Bubble wrap can also be bought in bulk rolls which can be very economical especially if you wrap alot of items.

SAVINGS ON EBAY

There is a huge array of packaging products available to purchase on Ebay. It is definitely worth having a look as there are some fantastic savings to be made.

REDUCE POSTAGE COSTS

You may be able to post light weight, flat, non-fragile items as a letter which can reduce the postage cost. Pack the item as flat as possible and first place it in a plastic bag  to protect it from the weather and then post either in a strong envelope or a tough bag for added protection. Letters must not exceed 2cm in thickness.

PREPAID SATCHELS

Prepaid post satchels are often a cost effective solution to post items especially when the buyer has made multiple purchases. They are available in 500g and 3kg sizes. The post office also offers discounts when you buy a packet of ten or more satchels.

ACCURATE POSTAGE COSTS

Purchase a set of scales to weigh the item that you are selling and give your buyers an accurate postage cost.

PASS ON THE SAVINGS

Always pass on the savings to your buyers. There is nothing worse than paying five dollars for postage and finding that it only cost one dollar to post once you have received your purchase.

SENSIBLE PACKAGING

Use sensible packaging to protect the item that you are sending. It will only end up costing you more time and money if the item is damaged in transit.

Happy Savings!