Shipping in 4x6 bubble envelope & #10

Question

Looking to send some things slightly smaller than the size of an old zippo lighter but only about 2 ounces in a 4x6 bubble envelope. Domestic mailing only. Best way to ship?

also would like to send some stuff the size of trading cards in a regular #10 envelope; I’m assuming a standard eBay $1.32 envelope would work.

picking up a thermal printer and an I better off with 3x5 or 4x6 printing? Can I print shipping labels 3x5?

thank for the help

eastlaneave · Answer

@cujo665

1) Get a 4x6 thermal label. That's the standard shipping label size and allow by all 3 carriers plus eBay. (ebay has no setting for 3x5)

2) Items in a bubble envelope must go Ground Advantage even if 2 oz. So roughly $5 shipping (can be more)

3) "eBay Standard Envelope for Trading Cards, Stamps, Postcards & Coins" is a great option for some categories.

Requirements are

- Categories of Trading Cards, Coins and Currency, Postcards, Stamps, Patches, Sticker and Decals, Seeds, and Greeting Cards

- Weight up to 3 oz.

- Value up to $20

- Envelope Size - 6x4x1 to 11x6x1 (use 1" even though it is thin)

Does your item meet the above criteria?

You can use any ordinary envelope as long as your envelope meets the criteria below. If it doesn't meet these criteria, the shipment may be returned to you, or the buyer may receive the item with postage due.

The Envelope criteria

- No smaller than 3.5” x 5”

- No larger than 6.125” x 11.5”

- Thickness is uniform, less than 0.25” inches at all points

- Not too rigid

- Weigh 0.0 to 3.0 oz.

- Contains NO clasps/strings/buttons or similar closure devices

- Has the recipient address parallel to the longest side

(no bubble mailers, they are too thick)

You can also use the eBay standard envelope template to ensure the envelope you're using to ship your items qualifies.

All the details for eBay Standard Envelope are here

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/-/-/ebay-standard-envelope?id=5308 and https://pages.ebay.com/sell/standarddelivery/termsofservice.html

eBay Standard Envelope has a special tracking which can he partially tracked here

https://www.trackmyshipment.co/shipment-tracking

For full tracking, a seller needs to use the more expensive Ground Advantage