A - Assuming you live in the US the cheapest and most cost effective way of shipping merchandise is to utilize the US Postal Service. Here are some of the benefits:
* Their costs are very competitive with other domestic carriers
* They offer package tracking (so you know when it's delivered) as well as insurance
* They will pick up the items at your door
* You can print postage & shipping labels online (provided you have a credit card or PayPal)
* They will ship you packaging supplies (basically boxes) for FREE (http://www.usps.com/)
From a cost and convenience perspective it is hard to beat the services they offer.
The only equipment you would need to buy is a decent postal scale to weigh your packages before you ship them. Most office supply stores sell analog style scales for around $30 and while you're there you should plan on picking up some packing tape and packing material (foam peanuts, bubble wrap).
All packages should ship with a return address (yours) and a recepient's address (your buyer) clearly labeled on the front of the package. It is your best way of guaranteeing safe delivery.
No comments:
Post a Comment