Cheapest way to ship dvds using pickup delivery? I can’t get to post office.

[dariofulci999]

Hi I’ve previously used priority mail to send my dvds on eBay but it’s usually around ten dollars and that’s a huge chunk of a fee. I used pickup delivery because I don’t drive. I live in a apartment complex and the mail box is front of my apartment and I know when the mail man arrives. Is there anyway cheaper I can send my dvds with pickup delivery? 

[wastingtime101]

If you have one package shipping first class the USPS will pick up and the rest of your packages shipping media mail will also be picked up. Or you could ship them all first class.

Priority is not necessary unless you're shipping packages over a pound.

[dariofulci999]

i dont make sales that often. i usually make a sale by itself once  a week if best. what do you suggest? can i get first class labels and send them in bubble mailers? again i need to send them the cheapest way using pickup delivery to make better profit.

[wastingtime101]

This is how I ship single DVDs:

Put item in plastic bag to keep it clean and dry. Take corrugated cardboard (I cut up used shipping boxes) and wrap the item securely, seal with packing tape. Stick that inside of a bubble mailer. Ship First Class Package.

[dariofulci999]

i sometimes send two dvds in the priority mail box fit for two dvds or box sets. i have bubble mailers that are inside dimension 8.5  11 inch (21.6 x 27.9 cm) by Ucgou. it lists it as light weight and save postage. it also says most popular and best quality. i can easily fit three dvds or a box set in these. can i use these and buy a first class label upon a ebay sale? i have my own mailing scale. is this doable?

[ebooksdiva]

I sell Audiobooks on CD and DVDs that I ship by Media Mail. When I schedule a pickup,  I have at least one package to mail First Class and the rest Media Mail. Or I just pop them all in my mailbox for the mail carrier to pick up.  

[dariofulci999]

thats cool. however like i said i dont make sales as often to have two ready to send at once. when i make a sale i like to send asap. its just easier for me and makes my customers happy.

[dariofulci999]

can someone please verify if this works?

[wastingtime101 · Accepted solution]

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@dariofulci999 wrote:

i sometimes send two dvds in the priority mail box fit for two dvds or box sets. i have bubble mailers that are inside dimension 8.5  11 inch (21.6 x 27.9 cm) by Ucgou. it lists it as light weight and save postage. it also says most popular and best quality. i can easily fit three dvds or a box set in these. can i use these and buy a first class label upon a ebay sale? i have my own mailing scale. is this doable?

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Depends on the weight. Up to 15.99 ounces you can purchase a First Class Package label through eBay. 16 oz and above you have to upgrade to Priority Mail (or use Media Mail which isn't eligible for a scheduled pickup unless accompanied by a service like First Class or Priority).

I have no experience with that brand of bubble mailer. Remember, the lighter weight the bubble mailers may be thin and offer less protection for the item inside.

[dariofulci999]

Thank you for your help. If I have any other questions I will chime in here but I should be good 👍