How To Pack And Ship Clothing You Sell On eBay

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@JRod7245 Жыл бұрын

great vid, the cut off weights on 1st class are 4,8,12, and 16 for the price bumps, I love pirate ship. I usually just check the ebay shipping for all the different rates. (usps, ups, fed ex) If it is smaller and heavy, I check pirate ship. Or if I can do box in a bag. I have also found that pirate ship is cheaper when I need to do extra insurance and signature confirmation. On those occasional high-end sales.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken and great points you brought up in this comment.

@GreatGreebo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information. I have a bunch of clothes I need to unload and am dreading trying to sell them online but you’ve made it much more understandable. Once again, thank you.

@TaylorExchange 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, best of luck to you!

@pdixson1031 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!! Thanks for another great video. Lot of information in a short amount of time. Always good! 📦

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick, I’m glad you like it. I always feel I can make them better but eventually you have to just post em. I hope it answers some of the questions people were having about shipping.

@denshewman Жыл бұрын

This is gold, man. Thanks!

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Need to be updated for ground advantage but still sold info here! Thanks

@margaretfennessey5711 Жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor - fellow Texan here. I'm fairly new to reseller game and just wanted to let you know how much I'm loving your channel. So informative! This shipping vid was great! I look forward to watching all the videos and for new content.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Margo, glad to have you on the team. Thanks for the compliments, I’m working on a new video about the garage sale I had!

@fitchyfitch4354 8 ай бұрын

Hey Sean, lovin your vids very informative as im learning how to ship. Question, if you get an order of an item-s that may bump up the shipping cost or a bulk of shirts let's say, do you raise the shipping cost on your item add on ebay above the $8.99 that you offer or do you keep it the same. Thinking that maybe won't make a good enough profit in the end ?

@chrissheffield5468 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, thanks. I hope it helps some people out.

@teresa3070 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful. Shipping is daunting to anyone considering selling online.

@TaylorExchange 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, and yes at first it is a challenge.

@cfwebdeveloper Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks man.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey iGovernment, thanks. I appreciate it.

@murrayzuckerman123 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful information. Well done video.

@TaylorExchange 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@FarmFriendsVintage 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video! A++++ have a great day Sean!

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Civvy1 Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Just came across your channel, great job with everything by the way! I’d love some advice with selling on eBay. I’ve tried selling literally every kind of category and I haven’t been able to make anywhere close to a full time income. The most consistent sales we’re with selling books but they obviously didn’t sell for big enough margins. I’ve watched tons of videos and looked up tons of tips and tricks but still no luck. I’ve spent a lot of money on “good” inventory such as clothing brands, sports clothing, tv/celebrity printed clothing, books with good sales comps, ect.. I’m having no luck and all I want is to accomplish a full time income doing eBay. You seem to be doing better than most so I figured I’d ask you directly for advice. Thank you!!! Keep up the great work !!

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Hoak, welcome to the team. Asking for advice on selling on eBay is a very board question. The challenge with sell if finding items at a price where you can resell it for more. As well as undercut or deliver a better representation of that item to get an edge on the other people in the world reselling the same item. I run my business on fairly small margins and am ok breaking even on items because I do not always make the best purchases. It’s impossible to give you an answer that will give you a full time income selling items on eBay. But I appreciate your confidence in me and I will absolutely continue making videos for you and all the others who want to better themselves at reselling.

@wandasilver3914 Жыл бұрын

This has been what we have done in past for boxes staples has cheap boxes. My second choice is Walmart for boxes. Lately we reuse Sam club boxes for shipping. I get shipments from Sam’s and Amazon for our household needs. I will reuse small to medium size boxes. That makes the boxes free, only problem we have had is sometimes the boxes are slightly heavier than the free priority boxes. I have noticed anything over 2 to 3 pounds ups ground is cheapest. I accidentally underestimated the weight on a leather jacket last week. It ended up in a poly bag using Pirate Bay because it was 4 dollars cheaper. I just hope I don’t get a bad review because we stuff the jacket in that bag.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Wanda, their is a lot of good tips in your comment! I think reusing boxes is one of the best things. Pirate Ship is my go to whenever their is a large order and I have to use a large poly mailer or box. I do not think you will receive a bad review as long as the item arrivals quickly and is exactly what the customer expected from your listing.

@newmantv5668 Жыл бұрын

more great information.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@tj.henderson 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@TaylorExchange 5 ай бұрын

👍

@Cccc-ky4vq 2 ай бұрын

Great video I just learned the valuable lesson. I got hit with $174 in additional shipping because my shipping weight was off. I would always ship clothes in a cardboard box for extra protection not realizing how much additional weight that causes.

@TaylorExchange 2 ай бұрын

Yikes, well at least you are aware of it now. 👍

@dirtisbetterthandiamonds Ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange hey 👋 have you made an updated video? Thank you 🤠

@richardframe317 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Just started on eBay, I need all the help I can get!

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the team. Watch some videos and ask me whatever I’ll try to help.

@Leo-iv8sd Жыл бұрын

waiting on some supplies. I viewed multiple mailing videos and im still over whelmed...but I thought might as well just start listing and mailing out and learn as I go along.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Leo, glad to hear you’re getting in there with reselling. But what are you still struggling with, I might be able to help.

@jackiegerarde9938 Жыл бұрын

@Taylor Exchange hi Sean, I'm guessing people are getting stuck with the policy settings or basic shipping choices when they create a listing. Anything with dropdown choices can be overwhelming to new sellers. This video is actually a little advanced. You might think of making a 2 part video. How much to charge for shipping clothes on Ebay - Under 1 pound. Over 1 pound. Then for the under 1 pound you can hold up the poly bag and emphasize THIS IS THE ONLY BAG YOU NEED to ship a polo shirt, a light weight dress shirt, light shorts. Show them on a scale how much these items weigh. Tell them the size of the poly bag. Then show a flannel shirt and jeans and say NOPE. Show the weights of those items. Maybe Ragnar can bark his disapproval. New sellers get 1st class and priority mixed up. It takes time. You can't explain in 1 video. I know you can make a great 2 part because I remember a previous video where you showed how you charge for multiple items. Maybe that could be a part 3. As long as each one is distinctly different it will work for new sellers. And that's how you'll get high view counts. If you show your screen with the drop down choices it will be a homerun. Your previous big hit video scored partly because you showed your photo setup in the thumbnail. Having parts 1, 2, 3 will make viewers feel like you're teaching them. These might be easier for you to make too. You could even do one on how much to charge to ship jeans on ebay. But you always have to show the drop down choices to be really clear. Hope this helps.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@jackiegerarde9938 That does help. I will implement your advise when I come back around to making another one of these videos.

@timhalcomb4041 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing good information. You have a blessed day in the name of Jesus Christ.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, thanks.

@chburbsgeeser2768 Жыл бұрын

Great content, as always. Something you forgot to mention while choosing rates is customer service. Meaning, if they spent a lot of $, then getting it there quickly might be worth a few extra bucks in hopes of retaining them as a customer for the future. Jake

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Ah yes that is a really good point. I suppose I glossed over it because with next day shipping living in Texas it seems everything gets their relatively quick. My most common positive feedback is shipping speed. But that is a valid point for sure.

@chburbsgeeser2768 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange Could also have discussed that it's ok to make a few bucks on shipping. I know your business model averages a few bucks per order just from the shipping. Some people need reassurance this is ok. Jake

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@chburbsgeeser2768 That’s a good point but I also have lower item price on sales due to high shipping cost

@MrFhdz00 Жыл бұрын

Another part of good customer service is folding the shirt nicely rather than just shoving it in the bag. Presentation is a big plus!

@yungjus1 11 ай бұрын

😁 First: love your channel man👌🏾 Second: Whats the best way to package winter coats??. I have many Unworn expensive pandemic winter coats I need to sell??? Where can I buy cardboard boxes 📦 that will fit these coats???

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

Love to hear it. I need to update this video but maybe ground advantage. Try and find boxes for free from copier companies

@yungjus1 11 ай бұрын

@TaylorExchange Thanks for the quick response Taylor I appreciate it✨️😊That's great advice, I just happen to be loading my trailer at work full of these boxes and my mind said, 🤔hmm Ebay shipping lolo. Too bad they won't let me take these extra boxes home greedy companies 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣. I watch your video's monthly for inspiration. Soon as I get off gonna spend the next 3 day's listing thing's 😁👍🏾

@maroman131 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I’m guessing you don’t use business policies??? I say that bc I see you’ve selected the cheapest option, which is great. With business policies, if you offer multiple options (from cheapest to highest) you are suppose to ship accordingly to what the customer selects. So if Ground Select is the cheapest but you have the option for Priority and the customer selects that, then you are to use that.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You are correct. I suppose that would be more customer friendly but I feel my location is a big advantage on shipping speed. First class vs priority speed is not too different the majority of times.

@hiker64 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your content - Even after 25+ years selling online I'm still learning new stuff. Regarding this video, I'd love to see an updated video comparing Ground Advantage. I'm noticing that I'm tending to use Ground Advantage more in the 1-5 pound range, but in doing so, you lose the free priority packaging. I guess it really doesn't matter that much, but it does mean we have to scramble for more unbranded packaging/envelopes/boxes.

@TaylorExchange 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. And I did make an updated video on Ground Advantage!

@Chicago48 Жыл бұрын

I ship shoes in bubble envelopes. It works everytime for lightweight shoes like sandals and some sneakers.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

For sure, it just cost more that way.

@saleen235 5 ай бұрын

Do you measure the Thickness (height) of the Bubble envelope after you pleace the item in it or you just use 1" as for height?@@TaylorExchange

@bmontero2006 11 ай бұрын

Due to the constant evolution of shipping methods, the information in this video has become obsolete.

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

I concur. I’ll have to make an updated one.

@bestvacationspots1 Жыл бұрын

for the box in a bag method in pirate ship the measurements you use is the size of the bag before you pack anything into it. Example: if you're using a 10x13 poly bag than you use 10x13.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

I have been doing that wrong for years. Thanks for letting me know.

@bestvacationspots1 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange lol I was doing it wrong to until I seen the CEO of pirateship in someone's video and he explained it.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@bestvacationspots1 Wow, all I can picture in my head right now is the most ruthless bearded pirate wearing a suit.

@Unstoppppppable Жыл бұрын

I ship everything priority and adjust prices accordingly. I also don’t source low margin

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

That’s a great way to do it. You are probably making a good amount of profit.

@maxinebellows741 11 ай бұрын

I've never used Pirate Ship. Do I download it and bring up a tab for it? Will it give me a label? Great video.

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

It’s a game changer! So you sign up with user name and password. Link your eBay store and put a credit card on file. It will show all your eBay sales and update the tracking and allow you to purchase and print the label.

@CarlosP0is0n 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Video! I've been selling on Amazon for coming up on 3 years, and over the years have received tons of returns. So I'm turning to eBay to recoup some of the money on those returns. Shipping has always been kind of intimidating to me, but this vid makes it so easy and clear to understand given the items exampled. I mainly will be doing clothing and shoes. How exactly would you package up the Sketchers @ 6:45 ? I have lots of shoes with no shoe boxes so I probably wouldn't use Priority Shoe boxes from USPS. You said poly bags which are the clear bags, do you just throw the shoes in a poly bag and use your own box to send them? Thanks

@TaylorExchange 10 ай бұрын

They have white poly mailers that are not clear. Or I have a discount link to Jiaropack and they have colored mailers. This video is dated because now ground advantage is in play. I still use pirate ship a lot and use poly mailers for shoes unless the shoes are expensive.

@CarlosP0is0n 10 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange thanks for the fast response and yeah I kinda thought it was the poly mailers and not actually poly bags lol. And I saw your other video of ground advantage examples. So they just did away with first class and replaced it with ground advantage. I just ignored the words first class and replaced it with ground advantage in this video. thanks again

@TaylorExchange 10 ай бұрын

@@CarlosP0is0n Big thing with ground advantage is it can be cheaper than priority if it over 1lb in certain cases. So defaulting to flat rate over 1lb isn’t a good to with the new option.

@CarlosP0is0n 10 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange sweet, got it. I'm gonna order my poly mailers now (10x13 + 14.5x19) using your code and order some priority stuff from the postal site to have everything on hand for when I start listing stuff this upcoming week. In this vid you said most shoes will fit in a 14x8 mailer, where are you getting those? I don't see any on jairopack that are close to those dims.

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@jareddollen1113 Жыл бұрын

Please explain the super large poly bag in more detail and why you use pirate ship with that one??

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

No problem Jared. If any order can not fit in the legal flat rate envelope then it goes into the large poly bag. You can compare rates but the box in bag/cubic shipping price for Pirate Ship with be one of the cheapest along with UPS rates.

@TheKip51 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hey Taylor what kind of video camera do you use for your videos. I'm thinking of teaching Advanced Microsoft Excel on KZfaq. Thank you.

@TheKip51 Жыл бұрын

And your laptop setup. The part with you in a little window is exactly the setup I want. Currently I have a slow HP laptop not capable of anything like that

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Thekip51, thanks for the $5 You will go down in history as the first person to send me money. I use my iPhone14 pro for videos and when I run the lives I have a Logitech webcam. I think that is great idea to do tutorials. As long as the video is decently clear and the audio is good you will succeed.

@TheKip51 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for quick reply. PS I downloaded Google Rewards - it's a quick survey app 10 seconds or so surveys. It adds up that's what I paid with.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes, so I use a late 2010 iMac which I upgraded the ram and hard drive to 16gb and 1tb ssd. You have to have a cpu that is powerful enough to run the type of video you want.

@Vi34em 4 ай бұрын

I’ve never shipped anything before and I am a little bit confused. If someone on eBay or any other site pays for shipping then can I use whatever envelope I want as long as I attach the label on it? Also let’s say I grab one of those free envelopes that offer at usps. If I attached the shipping label could I just throw it into one of the blue usps boxes or would I have to bring it to the front desk to get a receipt or tracking number?

@TaylorExchange 4 ай бұрын

Those blue boxes are for letters I would not put the flat rate envelopes in there. Whatever method of shipping you determine when listing the item you are supposed to use that method but if you chose a faster or more expensive one. That works too.

@troymattson3973 Жыл бұрын

Sean, I am trying to get my shipping prices sorted on Ebay. Right now I am doing "Free Shipping", but it seems like most people don't for clothing so my items look like they are priced too high. When making the policy if I pick "standard shipping" does that just indicate it could go multiple different ways?

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hi Troy, Standard Shipping mean 3-7 day shipping. It gives you the wiggle room to pick slower shipping. I have that selected but try to ship as quickly and for as little money as possible. If you add a flat rate shipping and your items become too high becomes if that I would run a markdown sale on your store and just price any new items lower to account for the shipping.

@lisafornal7009 Жыл бұрын

Do you get to choose how it ships because your listings are free shipping? I know if a customer requests Priority then sending UPS Ground could be an issue for the customer due to where they live. But I do get why you showed us the options. I was educated in areas I was not thinking about before this video.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Lisa, I have standard shipping but if I’m able to ship priority I do. But if I need to get the cheaper label I do.

@lisafornal7009 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange Standard, meaning First Class? I've heard other resellers use that term. But if an item is over 1# eBay won't let you list as First Class. BTW I do have a store and I'm a top seller, if that helps to answer this question.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@lisafornal7009 Standard is 2-5 days shipping so you could go ground or priority. In my shipping policy video I linked in of daily refinements videos and he talks about standard shipping so I just followed that advice. Being in the middle of the country and shipping next day my item delivery speed is pretty quick which ever label I choose. That’s awesome your top rated!

@natedelude8040 7 ай бұрын

If my package is more than 1 pound, can I still use a Poly mailer? Or does it have to be the USPS envelope? Thanks for the info.

@TaylorExchange 7 ай бұрын

You can use a mailer. This video is before ground advantage but if it’s over a 1lb sometimes priority is cheaper than ground advantage.

@samuelgonzalez1905 9 ай бұрын

When it comes to the listing what do you usually select for shipping I would hate to set by mistake to priority and then realize it can ship it for way less.

@TaylorExchange 9 ай бұрын

I have a shipping policy set up that I use for every item. It's under standard shipping and I ship items the fastest and cheapest way possible.

@samuelgonzalez1905 9 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchangeappreciate the tip I’m loving the videos

@davidc4582 Жыл бұрын

I’ve found the usps medium flat rate box useful for certain multi quantity orders but I’m on the east coast so might never make sense for you, also I fell like I’m the only clothing person that uses bulk shipping but if you use bulk shipping you can make a scan sheet for your post man not sure if there’s a way otherwise someone can let me know if I’m wrong

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey David, ya in the middle of the country the flat rate boxes are not as big of an advantage. I never use the scan sheets because they are considered received scans and not acceptance scans. However, if you use the scan sheet and bring the items early the postal workers typically get them scanned in the back. I just drop my packages off at least a few hours before closing time and the workers said they are required to get them all scanned before the days end.

@davidc4582 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange makes sense, just giving my post man more options, like if they don’t scan everything immediately at least they will scan the scan sheet but I also have them pickup but I can see how that makes sense

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@davidc4582 I’ve yet to set up the pick up but I live .5 mi from my post office and I check my P.O. when I go.

@davidc4582 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange yeah also when the post picks up sometimes it’s not your regular post man and I’m not to trusting that every employee will scan every item. Probably would drop of if I was closer it’s probably safer

@lucymisti 10 ай бұрын

Do people leave good reviews with this packaging? New to clothes.

@TaylorExchange 10 ай бұрын

They don’t leave bad ones. Most important thing is the item matches up with what they expect. Even small flaws can bother people if you don’t take a photo of it and note it in the listing. As far as packaging as long as it arrives on time your good!

@tamarkohnmarks5394 Жыл бұрын

How do you get to the screen that lets you choose all the details

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

On the eBay sales their is a drop down and same with pirate ship. Message on Instagram and I can send a short video clip

@49lucky Жыл бұрын

I work for the post office and if it says FLAT rate we won't mail anything to bulky hence FLAT rate.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

I’m going to need to talk with your Post Master.

@rick9705 11 ай бұрын

In the last example why not the Medium Flat Rate for $14? Would fit 3 shirts easily. I'm fairly new trying to learn all about shipping it's one of the things I've been the most nervous about I'm terrified to list large jackets or shoes not knowing if I'll end up getting screwed with some $20+ shipping across the country. I even have some large Carhartt fleece lined jeans that I can't fit into a flat rate envelope. I'm testing packaging before I list items that are a first for me, which is most things other than shirts. lol

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

I hear you. I’d go with pirate ship for anything heavy that doesn’t fit in the envelopes. That go off of cubic shipping which can save a ton. Being in Texas I have a bit of an advantage avoiding the coast to coast label.

@rick9705 11 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange I’m still a rookie so I’m just trying to learn the basics of USPS first, but I’ve heard about pirate ship something to look at in the future for sure. I’m just trying to keep it super simple for now. Thank you for the recommendation.

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

@@rick9705 Pirate Ship requires a login and password. It imports your eBay sales and you input the size of the package. Pretty simple and will save you a lot of money.

@dianajames4717 8 ай бұрын

yes i hear you. I have tons of brand new never work sports t shirts, hoodies, jackets, coats, gloves and hats my deceased brother left to me and i have no idea how to sell anything. I feel like a fish our of water.

@jordand5776 Жыл бұрын

Pro tip - Turn the large box inside out and it's no longer a priority box.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, I just read that USPS considers that misuse and doesn’t allow it. I pretty much usual only poly mailers now a days.

@PaperDiva67 11 ай бұрын

The insides of my priority boxes have USPS Priority printed on them.

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

@@PaperDiva67 I don’t turn the boxes inside out. Doesn’t seem right.

@michellefinley5993 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that if you need to go to a box, that regional A is the cheapest rate.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I’ll need to look into the size of that box. I typically always use the large poly mailer and go with cubic shipping on Pirate Ship. Has to be a 12+ order for a box or a lot of large items but they are few and far between.

@hamburger5555 Жыл бұрын

Regional A and B boxes have been discontinued, effective January 22, 2023

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@hamburger5555 Hey Harvey, thank you for the information!

@maroman131 Жыл бұрын

The regional service has been discontinued but you can still use the Regional A & B boxes. They are used as any other calculated rate box.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@maroman131 Great tip Mars, I had no idea!

@supercell7005 Жыл бұрын

Ive shipped through UPS using priority packaging all the time, no issues.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Supercell, I've heard UPS will take them but using USPS materials are property of government. Not to be Johnny Law in the comment section but the USPS website says "Misuse may be a violation of federal law."

@j08596 6 ай бұрын

Why didn't you mention the legal size priority mailing envelope, the flexible one not the cardboard one. I use those legal size flexible one all the time. instead of the cardboard envelope.

@TaylorExchange 6 ай бұрын

Do you mean the tyvek ones? Those are not flat rate. However, I need to make an update video because the rates have changed again.

@ivancheng278 Жыл бұрын

Hey Sean! I just started using flat rate envelopes to ship my clothes and some clerks at the post office reject my packages and others don’t. What can I do to make sure the packages get accepted?

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Ivan, I would ask to speak with their post master. The rule is if it fits it ships. Problem is the postal worker has some power in using their opinion on the rules. Try and be as nice and friendly as possible.

@ivancheng278 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the response! I’m always polite and friendly but some of them are just difficult to convince. I’ll give the post master route a try next time.

@WonderWhatHappened Жыл бұрын

I too have had issues with Flat Rate Envelopes. They've always let it slide but they sometimes tell me that I'm not suppose to add tape to the strip or some other BS. I try to use only a few of the cashiers I'm familiar with. I definitely always hand over to a person though just to make sure it's OK.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@WonderWhatHappened Inonow all to well. So they have a clause that lets the worker make a decision based on pretty their own opinion and it can get a bit fast and loose with the rules. I just try and be friendly everyday and ask them how they are doing.

@MudslingerPotteryDavidClark Жыл бұрын

As a former postal worker and someone who has seen what happens to packages it is always best to tape up the package.

@dannyuttam8693 2 ай бұрын

where can i purchase polybag?

@TaylorExchange 2 ай бұрын

My more recent videos has the Jiaropack link. Taylor10 gets you 10% off 👍

@SayBrieCheese 11 ай бұрын

Priority mail boxes cost you more in the long run because you can’t use Ground Advantage. With the rolling out of that replacing First Class for higher weight, PM is pretty much obsolete.

@TaylorExchange 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say obsolete but yes ground advantage is OP. This video was made before ground advantage was available.

@MsElegance23 6 ай бұрын

Have you shipping socks before?

@TaylorExchange 6 ай бұрын

No I have not sold socks before.

@dianajames4717 8 ай бұрын

My brother died leaving me with his sports clothing and sports memorabelia business. Is Ebay a good place and an easy place to sell. I never did this before.

@TaylorExchange 8 ай бұрын

Might be the best place. I’d take your time and start with the lower end items to get a feel for how to sell before listing his high dollar items.

@dianajames4717 8 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange thank you for your advice.

@TaylorExchange 8 ай бұрын

@@dianajames4717 You’re welcome

@dianajames4717 8 ай бұрын

@@TaylorExchange have you ever been so overwhelmed that you just don't know where to begin. Having to open up and operate a business on top of a full time job while you are still grieving is just so much. All i feel like doing is crying all day long. Have you ever felt like that?

@TaylorExchange 8 ай бұрын

@@dianajames4717 No. Mainly because if I don’t give full effort, nobody will care and my family will go bankrupt. No room for failure. Never quit.

@sharonwillis1472 Жыл бұрын

I just got charged for shipping overages on 7 items. Some of them sold over a month ago. Is that normal? I've never had Ebay hit me with shipping charges like that all at once before.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Sharon, I hate reading that you got charged like that. It does happen to me as well but usually in the positive direction. When in doubt on the weight I add an ounce or if the scale says exactly 8oz I’ll take out the plastic bag I use to hold my items and bring it under 8oz to 7.8oz just to avoid overages. You could also check if you scale is calibrated or if it’s up against a wall and the item sometimes leans on the wall while weighing, that can also throw off the weight.

@sharonwillis1472 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange I've had occasional adjustments (both up and down), but all have been fairly slight. This is the first time I've been charged for multiple adjustments all at once and on items that aren't heavy (a lightweight puffer vest, a mens sweater), and some of them sold weeks ago. I'm stumped on this one. Anyway, I love your channel and am thankful for all the help!

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@sharonwillis1472 Well thank you Sharon. I’d ask the post master at your post office for an explanation if the numbers seem too far off.

@theresellinghusband Жыл бұрын

Was it through USPS or UPS? Just asking because USPS started over charging for larger items last year. Example : Golf Clubs I used to ship in the USPS provided long boxes but now they over charge for their own boxes over a certain length. And for UPS they supposedly don't let you cut corners at all. Example : Same golf club situation now I started using 48x6x6 from Uline and I was getting over charged because the boxes say 48x6x6 but really they're 48 1/4 so I was being double charged for that 1/4 of an inch. So now I have to customize every box that's longer than the normal. Hope that helps.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@theresellinghusband Oh man that’s right. I think their was a $15 charge if it is too long. Great tip on that!

@thedodafamily Жыл бұрын

Unless I sell the clothing item on Poshmark I’m using a Polymailer.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Doda, those are some wise words. Doesn’t Poshmark want a bit fancier packaging?

@thedodafamily Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange I honestly don’t know. That’s why I use a priority box on Poshmark.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@thedodafamily Oh ok.

@JRod7245 Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorExchange I do not pack any different on poshmark, but it is so much easier. Anything under 5 lbs ships for the same rate, and I use the whatever priority box I want.

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@JRod7245 Hey Ken, that is convenient.

@kantak16 Жыл бұрын

Why do you use pirate ship for ground? Why not just use ebay to pay for ground?

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

Hey Zachary, when I do get an order with multiple items it typically fits in a large poly mailer and I use the box in a bag option for Pirate Ship. I've only had to use a box a handful a times and in those cases I pack it as tight as possible and check all options for the cheapest label. I didn't explain it the best on that part of the video. I wish I would've thanked Pirate Ship in the video. That company has saved me so much money over the years.

@kantak16 Жыл бұрын

@Taylor Exchange oh okay I'm jw. When I ship in the larger poly I always use ebay cube ground and just ship in the poly. So It is confusing why you would use pirate when ebay has ground and its normally about the same price

@TaylorExchange Жыл бұрын

@@kantak16 Ah I see, next order like that I’ll check. I think Pirate Ship is cheaper but I could be wrong. I only get one every week or two. I’ll pay closer attention next time.

@AC-fv7kt Жыл бұрын

Pirate is cheaper than eBay on alot of things. Alot of times I can go to Pirate ship from ebay, upgrade the buyer from Ground to Priority (grab that free insurance) and still save money from what the buyer paid on eBay for ground or standard shipping. Pirate is freaking awesome and saves me so much money. Also, during the holiday season Pirate shipping doesn't charge the USPS seasonal increase, which is more savings on top of their normal savings. Pirate rocks

@kantak16 Жыл бұрын

@A C I'm not sure what your savings is on ebay but when the buyer pays "ground" 99% of the time you can upgrade to priority for less then if we paid for ground. Priority is also around 25% up to 30% off what the customer pays for. Great conversation. Always up to learn what other people are doing/trying.