Guide To Shipping Clothing
There are three primary ways to ship wearable goods to buyers, US Postal Service, UPS, or Fed Ex.
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UPS and Fed Ex have comparable ground shipping methods that can be fairly inexpensive to use. Cost is based on weight and destination—how rural or far from a distribution center the shipping address is. UPS may additionaly charge based on box size. We suggest you choose Fed Ex for the best price and delivery speed. |
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The US Postal Service provides three options; First Class, Priority and Flat Rate shipping. First Class mail is the best bargain but keep in mind even a t-shirt can exceed the 13oz weight limit. We suggest mailing jewelry and other accessories with USPS First Class while choosing Priority for heavier items. Priority mail is quick and efficient but price is based on distance as well as weight. For long distance shipping it is often more cost effective to use Fed Ex. Flat Rate shipping is best for small, heavy items like shoes and leather bags. Flat Rate boxes are free but remember, in this case: the smaller the box, the lesser the shipping price. |
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Boxes or Bags? The most cost effective packaging for shipping clothing and other soft-goods is a poly mailer bag. Polyethylene plastic bags are very lightweight and space saving. Mail carriers generally round up shipping weights. By shipping your items with bags vs. boxes you may find that the small weight difference can sometimes offer a few dollars in savings. |
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