Tips on how to reduce shipping charges

[lgonzalez28]

Hello,

I am attempting to list a 24" Christmas wreath in it's original box. The item itself is fairly lightweight, just under 3 pounds packaged. The container for this would be approximately 29"×29"x 10"h.

The usps parcel option gives me $28-$101, priority just a bit more at $33-$121.

The item bin price is $60. Without adding the cost into my list price and offering free shipping (which isn't an option for me should there be a return) can anyone provide any cost savings tips?

Other sites offer commercial based pricing allowing this same item to ship for roughly $16 usps to any location just for comparison.

Thank you for any advice,

Lori

[lgonzalez28]

I did that search too prior to asking the question. Most show about $38 shipping for me in Florida. That is excessive imo. I know now to stick with smaller items unless it is unique

[pooh333piglet]

Use fedex ground. It looks like with the other wreaths most likely sellers are using fedex or UPS ground. Costs will vary but around $35-50 seems about right. It will be less than priority due to the size.  Do not use smartpost. that will cost the same or more than priority.

[dogofwar777]

I like to ship my stuff priority mail because I don't like buyers to wait forever to get their stuff. Some of my stuff is light weight, but I don't want to pay the flat rate prices at the PO so I order non flat rate priority mail boxes from the post office website. They are free and they ship them free..

[mam98031]

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@dogofwar777 wrote:

I like to ship my stuff priority mail because I don't like buyers to wait forever to get their stuff. Some of my stuff is light weight, but I don't want to pay the flat rate prices at the PO so I order non flat rate priority mail boxes from the post office website. They are free and they ship them free..

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@dogofwar777 

I primarily use First Class Parcel for my shipments.  USPS does a terrific job for me on 99.99% of my packages.  I wouldn't even consider either charging my customer more for shipping PM or taking on the cost myself to upgrade the shipping.  From my point of view there is no need.  But the proof is in the pudding so to speak.  My customers are happy, so I'm happy.

[nanbosnan]

Try facebook marketplace. Zero transaction costs... only the hassle of no shows.