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Shipping Tips for EBay Sellers: A Guide for Beginners

Are you interested in selling on eBay but not sure how to manage shipping? This article will give you a few basic guidelines about shipping products with the USPS. Start by packing and weighing the item. Once you know the weight and size of your package, you can calculate the shipping cost by going to […]

Beware of Using the “free” USPS Priority Boxes

Everyone has heard that postal workers go to the mail, but customers can go to the mail, too, especially when it comes to unfair business practices of the USPS. Tax rates have skyrocketed in recent years, and the USPS is getting stricter with the use of its economy shipping carriers like Media Mail and Post […]

How to Find the Best Shipping Company for Your Business

The rates among UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS for shipping in the United States are pretty comparable. Every company seems to be getting a little bit more competitive and trying harder. They all want a bigger piece of the huge eBay shipping pie, which has turned into a very big business. Who knew that eBay […]

Secrets to Save with United States Postal Service Priority Mail and USPS Flat Rate Boxes

United States Postal Service Priority Mail can be an effective, fast way to get your parcels delivered, BUT it helps if you know a few “insider” tips and tricks. USPS Priority Mail is a special “two to three days” delivery class of service created by the US Postal Service. But how often, and when should […]

Comparison of Shipping/Mailing Services: USPS, UPS, FedEx

When mailing a box or large envelope in the United States, there are three major shipping services to choose from: the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the United Parcel Service (UPS), and Federal Express (FedEx). Each company offers certain advantages in speed, price or extra services. The U.S. Postal Service offers a variety of mailing options, […]

Tips for Shipping a Computer Inexpensively

If you’ve sold a computer or are giving one as a gift, there are a few things that should be done with packaging and shipping so that it arrives unscathed with minimal cost. First, you will need a suitable material and packaging box. Box and packing materials are available for $10 at the office, so […]