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Having a large supply of shipping boxes is important for power sellers on eBay and other business professionals who move a lot of merchandise. As the prices of shipping and shipping supplies rise, business owners must be careful not to pass on these costs to their customers, or else they may lose business. Thus, it is imperative to find ways of obtaining shipping boxes more cheaply. There are four simple tricks that any business owner can use to save money on boxes.
(1) Collect cardboard containers and crates from big department stores. If you call ahead and agree to arrive in the morning after a shipment has come, many stores will let you take their excess shipping containers. This is a good strategy if you ship large items, since most department stores receive large shipments in big boxes.
(2) Buy in bulk from your suppliers when they are having a special sale. Most businesses have to order containers from shipping box manufacturers. And many cardboard box companies offer a discount if you buy in bulk. If any of your suppliers have periodic sales, you can double your savings by buying in bulk during these promotional periods. Just make sure you have space for the extra boxes.
(3) Turn a large box into several smaller shipping boxes. With packing tape and precision cutting tools, you can meet your needs for small boxes by re-purposing large containers that you do not need.
(4) Always use the smallest available shipping box that can still hold an item. Using boxes that are too large for the merchandise will cause you to waste money in several ways. You will pay extra for cardboard you do not need, since the price of a box is proportional to its size. You will also pay extra for packing peanuts, since small items in large boxes need a lot of padding. Plus, shipping companies charge by weight and volume.
By implementing these money saving techniques, your business can save up to 50% on the cost of shipping boxes.
What else can I help you with?
Wholesale Commercial Shipping Boxes ?
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Used Shipping Containers?
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How did canals save money?
They saved on shipping costs.
Is there an outlet that supplies small shipping boxes in Cleveland?
The USPS offers shipping boxes for it's customers. These are available for free on their website.
Where can you get hold of insulated shipping boxes?
Insulated shipping boxes can be bought from retail stores like Staples. Insulated shipping boxes can also be bought online at amazon or ebay for prices like $25.00.
Shipping Boxes?
form_title= Shipping Boxes form_header= Keep items protected with shipping boxes. What size boxes do you need?*= {Small, Medium, Large} How many boxes do you need?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, More than 5} Do you want any package protectors?*= () Yes () No
I need shipping quotes for different sizes of packing boxes, where to find them?
You can get free shipping boxes on BoxGiver
Discount Shipping Boxes?
form_title= Discount Shipping Boxes form_header= Get a discount on your shipping boxes with help from experts. How many boxes do you need?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, More than 10} What size boxes do you need?*= {Small, Medium, Large, Mixture} Are you shipping fragile items?*= () Yes () No
What are the rates for different sized shipping boxes?
The rates for different sized shipping boxes can change, it depends of the companies: you have moving companies, shipping companies, mail stores. The rates are often similar
Free Shipping?
Free shipping boxes? BoxGiver!
Where can one purchase guitar shipping boxes?
One can purchase guitar shipping boxes from a variety of stores and online sources. Such stores and online sources include eBay and ULine. Canada Post also provides shipping boxes that are big enough for a guitar.
What company offers low cost shipping?
Freight Center can save up to 85%. BusFreighter.com can ship 8 boxes for 17 dollars. FedEx and UPS are also good shipping places. It really all depends on what you're shipping.
