You might think that shipping costs are simple: surely you just add up the price of your items postage and the price of packing materials, and charge that right? Well, you could do that, but there are better ways to make your shipping costs work for you.
Find Cheaper Materials.
The key to making profit on shipping is to use the cheapest materials you can get for packing, without compromising on quality. The great thing for you is that many eBay PowerSellers have made a business out of providing sellers with quality packing material in bulk at really low prices.
To get an idea of whats out there, take a look at this category: Business & Industrial > Office, Printing & Shipping > Shipping & Packing Supplies. You might also try paying a visit to a big-box office supplies store.
Buy in Bulk.
Always buy hundreds of the same sized packing boxes at the same time. Since you should be selling the same items over and over again, youll need the same sized boxes each time. You will always be able to get discounts for bulk if the place where youre shopping wont give you any, go somewhere else.
Streamline Your Packing.
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