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How to Save on Shipping Costs At StarBoxes

The popularity of online shopping has resulted in a major transition in consumer’s purchasing habits. The brick and mortar stores have been the casualty of this trend while the growth in e-commerce reaches a new height every day. The increase in online shopping has created fierce competition between online shop owners, Consumers have become more price-savvy through their easy access to price comparison. Consequently, lowering the costs of the product acquisition, marketing and shipping have become the fine line between success and failure.

Lowering the Shipping Costs

All shipping costs consist of two main sections, the carrier charges, and packaging costs. In the case of carrier costs, USPS generally offers the most favorable prices as well as convenience. However, in some instances, FedEx and UPS may be more economical. Using each carrier’s website is the easiest way to choose the most cost-effective method of shipments. Consider the following while searching for the best way to ship your packages:

• Delivery Time – Choose the slowest method of shipping if the delivery of packages is not time-sensitive.

• Size and Weight – Unless using the flat-rate boxes, the cost of shipping is calculated based on the weight and measurements of packages

Lowering the Packing Costs At The Office or Warehouse

Controlling and lowering the cost of packing supplies is a great way to lower the overall shipping costs. Researching different options on what is the best supply to securely pack and ship each product. Comparing products online or calling the shipping experts at StarBoxes is your best bet in finding the best packing supplies regardless of how many different products you ship. The following is a brief example of the benefit of different shipping supplies:

• Wholesale Corrugated Shipping Boxes – Offer the best protection for the contents of these boxes while the lightweight will assist with lowering the carriers’ charges. Choosing the right size and shape of the Corrugated Boxes is detrimental to the level of protection and savings they offer. Make sure to leave ample room for adding the necessary cushioning supplies like Packing Peanuts when choosing the size and shape of Wholesale Corrugated Boxes. StarBoxes stocks a wide selection of boxes by sizes and shapes. The most used shapes are Cube Boxes, Long Boxes, Tall Boxes, and Multi-Depth Boxes. For heavier items, the use of Heavy-Duty Corrugated Boxes is highly recommended.

• Mailer Bags – The lightweight, tear, and water resistance Mailer Bags are among the most cost-effective packing and shipping solutions. Mailer Bags are either manufactured as Kraft Mailers or Poly Mailers.

  • Kraft Bubble Mailers - are with Kraft paper exterior and bubble roll interior. They are lightweight and easily sealed through their self-adhesive function.

  • Poly Mailers – Manufactured from polyethylene, the Poly Mailers offer all benefits of Kraft Bubble Mailers plus an exceptional resistance to tear and water. The Poly Mailers are divided into Poly Mailer Bags, Poly Bubble Mailer Bags, Metallic Glamour Mailers, and Insulated Mailer Tote Bags. StarBoxes stocks and offers same-day shipping on a wide selection of mailers in hundreds of different sizes.