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5 Holiday Shipping Tips

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Dec 152010

As heard on eBay radio on December, 14th, here are 5 holiday shipping tips to help your customers receive their packages timely and undamaged.

  1. Research holiday shipping deadlines and rates by service.
    1. Google each major service for deadlines.
    2. Ship at least one day before the deadline.
    3. Be aware that package size matters. Include dimensions in shipping calculators.
  2. Proper packaging.
    1. Use new, strong boxes.
    2. Fill all the spaces – leave no room for movement.
    3. Only use tape designed to seal boxes – not masking, duct or scotch tape – especially in cold weather.

      4. Use indelible ink on label. Don’t tape over direct thermal labels. The glue on the tape makes the ink disappear!

    4. Include extra label inside package.
  3. Consolidate packages if possible.
    1. It usually costs less to ship one large package than two smaller packages.
  4. Disable batteries.
    1. Packages may seem suspicious if there is movement or noises.
    2. Avoid contact with metal.
  5. Think Green – help save the environment for many more holidays to come.
    1. It is estimated that an extra million tons of waste each week is generated during the holiday shipping season.
    2. Reuse packing peanuts and bubble wrap if still in good shape.
    3. Try to find recycled or recyclable shipping supplies.

Posted by Mark at 11:15 pm Tagged with: , , , ,

Box Sizer / Reducer Tool

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Aug 272010

Box Sizer / Reducer Tool

About six or seven years ago we purchased a box  sizer tool to use at Bubblefast.  The tool is cool because it can save you shipping costs in many ways.

Box sizer reducer tool

Box Sizer Tool

  • Use less void fill.
  • Package weighs less.
  • Package is smaller if dimensional weight is a factor.
  • Purchase fewer box sizes.

A couple of weeks ago our box cutting tool finally broke after so many useful years of service.  When er purchased a new one for ourselves, we decided to purchased a whole bunch and see if our customers liked it as much as we do.  Turns they do!

We sent out a newsletter letting out our customers know about this cool tool.  We sold tons right away.  Thing is, the tool doesn’t come with instructions.  So, Bubblefast made its very first ever YouTube video showing how to use the box cutter.  You can view it below, or, just click here if you would like to purchase your very own box sizer tool.

Posted by Mark at 2:04 am Tagged with: ,

New Product - Blank Laser / Inkjet Address Labels

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Aug 202010

For a long time, our customers have been asking us to provide 5.5″ × 8.5″ blank address labels for your laser /inkjet printers. Well, guess what? They’re finally here!

Ask – and you shall receive.

Laser / Inkjet Blank Shipping Labels

Laser / Inkjet Blank Shipping Labels

You can get:
200 for $13.50
600 for $36.50
1,000 for $53.95
2,000 for 94.50
4,000 for $175.50
All prices INCLUDE shipping!

There are two per sheet. Use these labels in your laser or inkjet printers.

These labels are brand new.

These work with all major online software programs such as PayPal, Endicia and Stamps.com.

These labels are approved for use with the USPS, FedEx and UPS.

You can find all our blank shipping labels here:

Blank Address Labels

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