So lately I've been planning out how to get my product into people's hands while I'm waiting on my copacker to do their thing.
I have a glass bottle of salad dressing that weighs 1 lb 3 oz with packaging. I've never had to ship anything commercially and honestly, it's making my head spin.
I know that USPS will be the best option to ship, but my research has found 3rd party companies that integrate with your platform and offer discounts on rates.
Right now I'm focusing on cost because o don't want my customers paying $15 total for a bottle of salad dressing. That won't end well.
So far I've found Ordoro, Shipstation, Shippo, and Stamps.com. None of them really tell you what their discounts or rates will be without signing up for the service.
I've also seen varying information on what volume you need to have to qualify through USPS for discounted rates.
Does anyone in ecommerce use a 3p shipper? What kind of discounts do you usually see?
What's the best method to ship packed over 1lb?
Much appreciated.
I have a glass bottle of salad dressing that weighs 1 lb 3 oz with packaging. I've never had to ship anything commercially and honestly, it's making my head spin.
I know that USPS will be the best option to ship, but my research has found 3rd party companies that integrate with your platform and offer discounts on rates.
Right now I'm focusing on cost because o don't want my customers paying $15 total for a bottle of salad dressing. That won't end well.
So far I've found Ordoro, Shipstation, Shippo, and Stamps.com. None of them really tell you what their discounts or rates will be without signing up for the service.
I've also seen varying information on what volume you need to have to qualify through USPS for discounted rates.
Does anyone in ecommerce use a 3p shipper? What kind of discounts do you usually see?
What's the best method to ship packed over 1lb?
Much appreciated.
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