(Part 3) Best envelope mailers according to redditors

I use one of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/100-BUBBLE-MAILERS-PADDED-ENVELOPES/dp/B000GIL4BU/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1342467203&sr=8-10&keywords=padded+mailing+envelopes) to carry it in my backpack or briefcase.

I use this one, it’s made from recycled material and is recyclable. It’s probably not the best thing out there but it’s better than those bright colored mailers with cute prints that many sellers use. Those are terrible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087QYEZQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_csoLDbCCPN6SH

Step 1: http://www.amazon.com/Large-Sealing-Bubble-Mailer-Envelopes/dp/B002SHV05C

Step 2: http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Leonard-Glitter-Bottle-41145/dp/B001QOGZNA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1323163934&sr=8-8

Step 3:
PayPal President, Rajiv Dutta, 19700 Montauck Court, Saratoga, CA 95070 (Home Address)
PayPal Inc., 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131
PayPal Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
PayPal Inc., P.O. Box 45950, Omaha, NE 68145
PayPal Inc., 11128 John Galt BLVD, STE 300, Omaha, NE 68137
PayPal Inc., Legal Department, 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131
PayPal Inc., 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
PayPal Inc., 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304
PayPal Inc., 3404 E Harmony RD, Fort Collins, CO 80528
PayPal Inc., 18110 SE 34th Street, Vancouver, WA 98683

Step 4: Angry letter

Step 5: ??????????

Step 6: Profit.

Link for the lazy

totally right, same bag, half the money
https://www.amazon.com/8-5x12-Bubble-MAILERS-ENVELOPES-BravoPack/dp/B00KLCRYBA/ref=sr_1_9?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1539360432&sr=1-9&keywords=poly+bubble+mailer+8.5+12


(deleted the other comment where I was doubting it)

chipboards for ~ $0.17 + poly mailers that are also ~ $0.14 - $0.20 would put you a good amount under budget.

Chipboard envelopes are a little more expensive.

Shop around Uline, Ebay, Amazon, and other shipping supplies stores to compare prices and choose what would work for you.

Yeah, that's expensive. I suggest here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C2QQ3C/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

I purchase ALL of my supplies from Amazon and it is significantly cheaper than other supplier I have found. I've tried ULine, Staples, etc.

That's a hell of a review /u/Syntax1985! I'm really pleased you enjoyed them :)

Edit: not sure what the technical term for the padded envelopes is but it's these

In response to 4 (assumption you're located in USA and shipping domestically),

Print labels at home with eBay. You get a 20% or so discount off USPS counter (or FedEx) prices and save time.

The general rule of thumb with shipping is under 1 lb can go USPS first class. The cost will be about $3-$5 anywhere in the US. Clothing (besides jackets/sweaters), video games, etc. are under 1 lb.

Items overs 3lbs and more than a state away are going to be almost always cheaper with FedEx. Priority Mail flat rate can work well for some items. On eBay you can set calculated shipping rates in your listing.

Some things you'll want as you grow,

Accuteck Scale

Polymailers

Thermal Label Printer (or half sheet labels for standard printer)

Why would you buy individually? You're paying a premium out of convenience. Same goes for smaller packages of bubble wrap and packing tape.

It's always much cheaper to buy in bulk. As an example, here's a link to Amazon for a pack of 100 padded mailers (24 cents each):

Polyair Eco-lite #2 ELSS2 Golden Kraft Self Seal Bubble Mailer, 8 1/2" x 12" (Case of 100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R4V46S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_At.GybT7CAV5Z

You are both look down right FABULOUS! And thanks for doing this!!

Gift One: This Cricut mini will help me make professional looking packing for my jewelry at home. I'm trying to startup my business and this would really help show my customers (when I finally get some!) that my commitment to quality started with the jewelry itself, and continues all the way to their door.

Gift 2: C'mon...gimme mailers for mailing out orders!

You guys are the best!

For your first question i have used these for small items. Wrap it in some bubble wrap. Stick in the mailer. I have gotten things shipped for around $2.00 in postage (First Class) using these.

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKTSIME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And have a few different sizes for different types of clothing and ship out first class most of the time.

Really? I could probably do that but I don't know how to ship it. I've only used these things to ship stuff.

For t shirts i use things like these. You can get them for pretty cheap at office depot/staples. Otherwise for bigger items hats/hoodies i would go with a box

Anyone using a box inside flat rate envelopes? Similar to this?

https://www.amazon.com/50-Scotty-Stuffers-9x5-5x3-5-Bubblefast/dp/B00EA7K0QS

You don't want to ship any clothing in a box. It's too expensive.

Anything under 1 pound should ship USPS First Class Package in a polymailer. 10x13 is the most common size, and will fit almost anything.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKTSFNG

Anything over 1 pound goes in a USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelope (FRE). The cheapest is a regular FRE, then a legal size FRE, then a Padded FRE. Put it in the cheapest one it will fit it.

You get these for free at https://store.usps.com/store

I have shipped a few thousand books and have found the cheapest and safest way is to use bubble wrap and poly-mailers. I usually buy the wrap at sams club because shipping is too expensive online to get it anywhere else and the mailers from Amazon. This size is best for the widest range of book sizes.

Add another ~$0.03 for shipping label costs (ink, paper, etc.) The nice thing about this method is it is very fast to pack and I have not had a single issue or complaint.

http://www.amazon.com/Lux-Poly-Bubble-Mailers-boxery/dp/B00DGDQU98?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

plastic bubble mailers.