Best way to ship vintage pvc figures
Summary: happyc99 is seeking advice on shipping vintage cartoon figures and the pricing strategy related to shipping costs. Multiple participants suggest using a box for better protection despite the figures being non-breakable. Others share their experiences shipping similar items in padded envelopes with extra layer protection, like bubble wrap and cardboard. Suggestions on pricing include offering free shipping if it doesn't significantly increase the price, with alternative options like calculated shipping or discounts for combined purchases.
I would like to try selling my vintage cartoon figures (I.e. strawberry shortcake, rainbow brite). Is it okay to use small padding envelopes for shipping? Any better suggestions?
Also, is better to raise price of item and offer free shipping, or charge for shipping.
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Chris
mnmkoter
·1 week agoI have been using Padded envelopes to mail things like that for a while now. What I do to protect the item is I wrap it in bubble wrap and then I wrap the item again in a piece of cut cardboard. It is a bit unconventional but it protects the item from damage and I have had many compliments on how well I pack items.
happyc99
OP1 week agoThat’s a good idea — thanks
rfmtm
·1 week agoIf selling individually and they are small and no worry about damage a small padded envelope is fine, but I'd still add a little bit of extra protection.
Buyer's like free shipping, but if it causes a great price increase to cover it then consider calculated shipping and/or set up discounts for additional items shipped together, which make sure to cover your cost and encourages buyers to buy more than one item at a time to save on shipping.
happyc99
OP1 week agoThank you.
eoma689485
·1 week agoI have another selling account where I sell vintage Barbies and Bratz Dolls, and I've shipped hundreds of them by wrapping them in a good layer of bubble wrap and placing them into a 9 X 12 Poly Envelope - and wrapping that poly around the item - the size is usually 12 X 4 X 2 for a Barbie, and about 5 to 7 ounces depending on her outfit. Only one complaint so far, there was nothing wrong with doll, the buyer just didn't like the packing, doll arrived as described.
happyc99
OP1 week agoThanks. Being new I want to package for the least expense, but yet make sure figures arrive safely.
happyc99
OP1 week agoHas anyone in this community shipped miniatures in a padded envelope?
shire123
·1 week agoShipping in a box will cost around 8 to 10 dollars.
shire123
·1 week agoNo way! Figures need to be shipped in a box
happyc99
OP1 week agoThe figures are pvc and not breakable.
1786davycrockett
·1 week ago@happyc99 Whether or not they "are pvc and not breakable," the cost is probably going to be the same, whether you use a polybag or a box -- they're both shipping by USPS Ground Advantage.
And they'll be safer inside a box than in a bag, since those extra layers of cardboard will offer more protection, especially after a 70 pound carton lands on top of it.
roccotacodad54
·1 week ago"The figures are pvc and not breakable."
Well you can test that theory. Put one on your concrete driveway and stomp on it hard. Expect the same treatment during shipping...........................