Darth_Raichu Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 True, but I just wish their "Shipping fees" for shipping boxes weren't so much. Yes, they ship corrugated boxes in a big corrugated box with tons of air pillows. Like I said, you pay for quality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Uline is too rich for my blood. Still using staples and only with 40%+ discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labfreak7 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 U line is good when I'm low on boxes and need them in a hurry. They usually deliver to me next day- in those instances I don't mind paying a premium. Still prefer staples though but no 40 off coupons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Monkeys Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If you don't have Uline locally in your city, do check your local companies. Prices could be comparable, and they might not require you to buy in bundles, and offer delivery with minimal "fuel surcharge" (or have physical office) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcaster Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Even for ULine orders, check with some of your local shipping stores, too. Although I've never taken advantage of it, I have a local Pakmail that has offered to include anything that I need from ULine with their own orders to save us both on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Yes I have found a local company that is set up just like ULINE and I piggy back on deliveries to get free shipping when they deliver locally once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 uline only got 24x20x4 (as i know) box that fits regular size exclusives (like pet shop and such)...up to 4"...and its save your storage space and hard to destroy by shippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbos Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Do any of you re-use the small/medium Lego boxes to ship other items or non sealed sets? They seem somehow sturdy and wrapped in craft paper don't seem too bad. I am not talking the ones form $12 or less sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Lego LEGO Shop at Home boxes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbos Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Lego LEGO Shop at Home boxes?No, the actual Lego box, for example set 60085. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I personally wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedsausage Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 1) Fees are pretty set and you can use tools like these to calculate them. If I'm packaging and shipping myself, I usually tack on a $1.00-$1.50 to each shipment for materials, on average, depending on the size. This is my rule of thumb for taxes. I create similar formulas in Excel and just keep a running tab of sales.https://salecalc.com/https://salecalc.com/amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=11612402) Generally, if I want to compete with current market prices, I'll look at the recently sold or most recent listings and see what the top 5 lowest prices are by sorting for Price + Shipping. I'll calculate a base average on what the going prices are and just make that my listing price w/ free shipping. If I want to ride it out for desired price, I'll just set a price or look at current prices and add 10% - 20% and let the listings sit until they sell. I will make adjustments from time-to-time, but this is pretty much what I do and what I've been doing for 10 years or so.If I know something is going to be a premium to ship from coast-to-coast, I'll add a shipping fee to cover the additional cost. App downloaded. Thanks!Regarding shipping boxes, has anybody used a "Pizza box" style for shipping? I can get my hands on some medium sized ones but I don't want to use them if anyone has had a bad experience shipping/receiving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoEdison Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 i found this @ Amazom - The Packaging Wholesalers 24 x 24 x 4 Inches Shipping Boxes, 20-Count (BS242404) for $38.15. Anyone have any experience with it? looks like it have the same spec with Staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 i found this @ Amazom - The Packaging Wholesalers 24 x 24 x 4 Inches Shipping Boxes, 20-Count (BS242404) for $38.15. Anyone have any experience with it? looks like it have the same spec with Staples. What are you shipping in a square flat box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoEdison Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) What are you shipping in a square flat box?I though i read 24x20x4 ..... what is the price you guys paid @ staples for 24x20x4? $17 for 10 after 40% off? Edited September 22, 2015 by LegoEdison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I though i read 24x20x4 ..... what is the price you guys paid @ staples for 24x20x4? $17 for 10 after 40% off?Staples carries a 24x20x6 but not a 4".Here are some suppliers: (s/h prices are to my zip, but this will give you an idea of cost)24x20x4Michigan Box Co$1.93 ea20$23.31 s/h$3.09/eaULINE$2.25 ea20$17.06 s/h$3.10/eaShipping Supply$2.15 ea20$23.37 s/h$3.32/eaGlobal Industrial$2.15 ea20$28.57 s/h$3.57/eaPacking Supplies$1.85 ea20$22.31 s/h$2.97/ea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asharerin Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I though i read 24x20x4 ..... what is the price you guys paid @ staples for 24x20x4? $17 for 10 after 40% off?$9.04 for 10 after all cashback and coupons for 24x20x6. I prefer to get the taller x6 box and cut down to 5" for the modulars. This allows room for more packing material and protection than the x4 box for when the delivery driver uses the box as a step stool. Uline boxes are stronger than the 32 ect from staples but not by much so I go with staples for GE, FB etc and if I am shipping something more expensive (grand carousel, cafe corner etc) then I go custom heavy duty from a local supplier which is still cheaper than uline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickerbrack Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Just to be clear, there is currently no Staples coupon for 40% off shipping supplies? Sorry seldom have to buy boxes (normally reuse or salvage from others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yes. No coupons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbos Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hey all, I know this has been discussed earlier in this topic, but wanted to ask again, for those using a Dymo 450 Turbo; if eBay shipping labels print ok using 2.3125 x 4 labels? I am so used to the 5.5 x 8.5 using a regular printer and am ready to get a dymo. I've heard that it can be pretty complicated setting this up when printing labels from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 See 1st page:http://community.brickpicker.com/index.php?/topic/9236-How-to-Set-up-your-Label-Printer-for-Shipping-on-Ebay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hey Ladies & Gents,I was going to start a new topic but then spotted this one. A question for UK people. Does anyone know a seller who sells large boxes for single sets like the FB, GE etc...I have a seller from whom I buy small boxes but once he scales up, he scales up the depth as well. So for a FB sized box he only does 600x457x457 (24x18x18) which would hold 3 FBs probably. I'm probably after 600x457x150 or thereabouts.I have not tried places like Staples figuring they would be quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGallows Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Can anyone recommend some good postage scales at a good price, as mine have just died? prob dont need to go any more than 20kg. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 40% off your $50 purchase of regular-priced packing and shipping supplies. Expires October 17, 2015 In-Store/Online/Phone Coupon Code: 50204 40% off any one regular-priced packing or shipping item. In Store Only Expires October 17, 2015 In-Store Coupon Code: 35205 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Wow, just in time....waiting to get my restock for Xmas...$200 in GC to be spend, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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