What kind of shipping supplies should I always have on hand?
by Raki Wright | Last Updated September 22, 2016
Great shipping supplies to always have on hand include:
- Boxes – Boxes are obviously one of the most essential items you’ll need when shipping. There are many online stores that sell them in bulk.
- Envelopes – When shipping something lightweight and small, you usually don’t need a box. A large shipping envelope will typically suffice.
- Shipping label sheets – Blank shipping label sheets will allow you to quickly attach your printed postage to the box. This saves time and tape!
- Packing slip sheets – Using blank packing slip sheets is essential for making sure the customer knows exactly what they are being billed for. Some layouts allow for a return address label to be printed in case the customer needs to send something back.
- Packing tape – While packing tape is usually relatively inexpensive, if you’re a large shipper, you can use it up rather quickly! Try to buy it bulk to save on cost per roll.
- Bubble wrap – If the products you will be shipping are fragile, bubble wrap is a great investment. It will help prevent breaking, scratching, or any other damage that could occur during shipping.
- Packing peanuts – to help secure the items in the box, packing peanuts will do the trick. They will help to keep items in place during shipping to help prevent harm to the items in the box.
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