| If you've decided to stock the products you are selling | | | | cardboard boxes. They weigh less, are easier to work |
| on eBay (as opposed to drop shipping), you will want | | | | with, and usually cost less as well. The lighter weight |
| to leave yourself plenty of time to properly package | | | | will save you a bit on postage, while their ease of use |
| and promptly ship items. No one wants a damaged or | | | | will save you time and effort. |
| late arriving item. When you first start, shipping probably | | | | As you start to grow, you will want to purchase your |
| will not be a big deal, but as your business grows it can | | | | own postal scale. Weighing your items at home |
| get out of hand. Thus, it is best to setup good | | | | increases your efficiency and thus the scale will soon |
| packaging and shipping procedures from day one to | | | | pay for itself. Next you'll want to look into rubber |
| avoid it becoming a problem later one. | | | | stamps (for saying things like "Fragile" or "First Class"), |
| For starters, you are going to want to keep boxes, | | | | address labels, and label making software. Not having |
| stamps, and other packaging materials on hand. You | | | | to write out every address by hand is a major time |
| don't want to have to run to the store and post office | | | | saver. On-line postage companies like offer the ability |
| every time you sell an item. Stamps and shipping | | | | to print postage from your home computer on |
| supplies can be purchased on-line and delivered directly | | | | demand, in exchange for a small monthly fee. |
| to your home, saving you a lot of time and hassle. | | | | All you need is a good plan and a little bit of |
| Additionally, free priority mail boxes are available from | | | | organization for your eBay shipping to run smoothly. |
| the post office and can be delivered to your home at | | | | Just remember to keep the quality up and your |
| no charge. | | | | efficient shipping practices are sure to generate many |
| Padded envelopes are a great alternative to | | | | return customers. |