So, I have reached a point where I believe it is necessary to invest some money on a thermal label printer. So far I have been using Avery shipping labels, but I figure I can buy a printer for a good enough price that will end up saving me some money in the future.

 

I am looking for something under $100 that's reliable and works seamlessly with eBay and Paypal. I have not started researching yet, so I figured I would ask those that have been selling for a long time if they have any particular tips.

 

 

I have heard good things about both Dymo and Zebra from other eBay sellers. I don't use one (yet), so no first hand knowledge.

I have heard good things about both Dymo and Zebra from other eBay sellers. I don't use one (yet), so no first hand knowledge.

 

I'm curious, what do you use now to print your labels? With the volume you sell you probably are using something that makes the whole process faster right?

I'm an old fashioned girl when it comes to labels, very boring - for eBay I use their bulk label page and print on plain paper that I cut in half. For everywhere else I use PayPal multi-order shipping program, ditto the paper.

 

I do plan to get a thermal in future - when we get up to an average of 30+ packages/day it'll be worth it in time savings for me (and a little savings on ink and paper), but we're only at an average of 14/day across all venues, so we have a ways to go.

Never heard of it.  I just use a regular printer, I think it might be an hp.  Ebay and paypal makes domestic labels pretty easy to do and I have no complaints.

..................using regular printer canon d420 (printing on plain paper and using with great Easy2Cut Jumbo roll transparent tape 3/4 in x 1500 in (perfect size for small and medium packages)...got it from Walmart 2 years ago on clearance <regular price .99.....was .25, got near 200 rolls, 75-100 left>. I don't like to spend a lot of money on packaging (my target - free or close to it...but no stealing, LOL)...regular tape for cardboard boxes (free only, never paid a dime cause so many places to get it free)

I do plan to get a thermal in future - when we get up to an average of 30+ packages/day it'll be worth it in time savings for me (and a little savings on ink and paper), but we're only at an average of 14/day across all venues, so we have a ways to go.

agreed....my average so far 5-10 small and 4-7 medium and large packages...will buy only to save time around Xmas.

I use a refurb Zebra LP2844. Great printer and love the fact i don't have to cut out labels anymore.