Shipping

[TDCO]

Has anyone found any ways to lower shipping costs? I'm integrated with USPS with my online store. I use Shippo to produce shipping labels. I get all free packaging from USPS which is attractive to me, but could I be saving money by utilizing someone else? 

For example, I was shipping to a city literally 15 miles away from me for a single shirt and it costs $7.50. Does that sound right? I just had a guy send me some Funko Pops! that are much heavier and larger from Colorado and it only cost $4 because he said it was "media." That wasn't true, obviously, but is that a loophole that won't get you in any hot water? Or is that not a good business practice? 

[JK_Fiber_Art]

Hi TDCO,

You may want to read the USPS guidelines for Media Mail Service.   The requirements are straight forward. 

JK

[TDCO]

Yes they are. And yet, countless people categorize their packages as media and pay a fraction of what it would cost otherwise. I'm not likely going to do it as I'm trying to run a reputable business and that type of strategy is shortsighted move. But, I'm also intrigued and seeking clarification. 

[Candlestore]

Since you are getting boxes from USPS for shipping etc.... you may want to look into Regional Rate boxes too.  USPS has Regional Rate A and B boxes plus Flat rate boxes.  For us when we ship with in certain areas it is cheaper to use the Regional boxes... over a certain area from us it switches to being cheaper by USPS Flat rate boxes.  We use Click-N-Ship Business pro and your rate sounds about right.  I am trying to see if using Shippo,  Pirateship, Shipstation or other similar sources would be cheaper.