Hello, and welcome! Today's Tuesday Tips theme is product packaging and shipping.
Now, I'm definitely no expert and to be honest when I got my first Etsy order I panicked a bit, not knowing exactly what I was expected to do (other than obviously mail the items to the buyer).
Because of the items I mostly sell on Etsy - bags, purses, etc - I use tissue paper and then place them in plain bubble mailers. Only once I used a box because it was a large order and a bubble mailer (even a large one) would be too small.
I tend to buy the bubble mailers locally because I can usually get a better price, but I have ordered them from Amazon on occasion. I stock up when I find a good deal and I buy them in different sizes too.
Over time, I improved the way I wrap my items with the tissue paper, adding self adhesive tags with my logo and a matching ribbon tie. This is more or less the current look:
For the gift tags I also sell at the shop I use small boxes (like those cardboard jewellery boxes), again tie a bow and add a tag with my logo, and them put everything in a bubble mailer.
With every order I also include a handwritten thank you note and a business card.
I tend to keep packaging simple, and it has sort of become my trademark. My main concern is always getting the items safely to the buyers and it's always a huge relief when they confirm they have received everything in one piece.
Of course it depends on what you sell, and at the beginning it may look a lot like trial and error, but once you find a system that works for you, it will become easier.
Shipping is probably trickier here, not a lot of advice to give you. I'm not in the US so there are a lot of Etsy features that don't work here. I have to print my own address labels (but a regular printer and self adhesive label paper works just fine, trust me). And I take all my packages to the post office to get them shipped.
I did activate the free US shipping for orders about $35, but while I've had buyers use it before I can't say it has really increased my sales significantly.
Because of the items I mostly sell on Etsy - bags, purses, etc - I use tissue paper and then place them in plain bubble mailers. Only once I used a box because it was a large order and a bubble mailer (even a large one) would be too small.
I tend to buy the bubble mailers locally because I can usually get a better price, but I have ordered them from Amazon on occasion. I stock up when I find a good deal and I buy them in different sizes too.
Over time, I improved the way I wrap my items with the tissue paper, adding self adhesive tags with my logo and a matching ribbon tie. This is more or less the current look:
For the gift tags I also sell at the shop I use small boxes (like those cardboard jewellery boxes), again tie a bow and add a tag with my logo, and them put everything in a bubble mailer.
With every order I also include a handwritten thank you note and a business card.
I tend to keep packaging simple, and it has sort of become my trademark. My main concern is always getting the items safely to the buyers and it's always a huge relief when they confirm they have received everything in one piece.
Of course it depends on what you sell, and at the beginning it may look a lot like trial and error, but once you find a system that works for you, it will become easier.
Shipping is probably trickier here, not a lot of advice to give you. I'm not in the US so there are a lot of Etsy features that don't work here. I have to print my own address labels (but a regular printer and self adhesive label paper works just fine, trust me). And I take all my packages to the post office to get them shipped.
I did activate the free US shipping for orders about $35, but while I've had buyers use it before I can't say it has really increased my sales significantly.
Happy Tuesday, stay safe and don't forget to check the other Tuesday Tips posts from this fantastic group!
Kelsey's Crafts
Great tips!
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