10 SHIPPING SECRETS USPS, Fedex & UPS Don't Want You to Know!

If you ship things often or ship gifts over the holiday season, you're NOT going to want to miss this video!
My last shipping secrets video was 4 years ago! There are way more tips to help you save a bunch of money when shipping gifts and goods. Find out more here: bit.ly/2zXYV7M
I've been shipping things via ups shipping, fedex shipping and usps shipping for years, so over time i've learned how to ship things cheaply. These cheap shipping secrets and cheapest way to ship are the 10 shipping secrets that should allow you to get cheap shipping rates.
In this video The Deal Guy is showing you how to ship things cheap and show you what is the cheapest shipping when sending your goods and gifts across nationally and internationally. Some people think amazon shipping is the cheap freight shipping option but these 10 shipping tips are similar to my 10 shopping secrets series.
After watching these fedex secrets, ups secrets, usps secrets and shipping hacks, you'll feel much better going into the shipping season with these 10 shipping tips and fedex hacks and ups hacks, usps hacks. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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[@thedealguy]

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[@troyhicks062283]

Don't forget about our Flat Rate boxes

[@awhalestale623]

This was so helpful, appreciate the tips!🌟

[@junebuggy0071]

Pirateship.com is amazing. I find they are almost the same rate breaks you would get using ebay's shipping discount. There are a few secrets to use for pirate ship like shipping your box in a large poly bag.

[@bilibenat9428]

You have perfect timing on posting this, I plan to move from Co to Ca next month and have been looking up prices to ship my things. Cheaper then using a moving truck for what I'm taking. So I found this video very helpful. Thank you!

[@leika67]

Love PirateShip! I ship custom tumblers to customers. I did buy boxes that fit my product better... those flat rates are too narrow. Still saving money though.

[@tymiller789]

I work for Fedex Express. An additional bit of information I’d like to add is that people that work or are retired from specific jobs can qualify for discounts. Examples include if you are in the military, worked for any kind of airlines, or any mail services along with a lot more. Next time you need to ship something ask the person at the front counter if you are eligable for any discounts from your job. There is a list of like 200 or more jobs that can get discounts👍🏽

[@sarathornburgh8880]

@Ty Miller-- This is good to know. Thank you. What about Veteran's and their families? Also, what about those of us who have a home based business?

[@DanielJimenez-tc3xp]

I use my employee discount. Saves like 75% on overnight shipping. I love it

[@madee6502]

@@DanielJimenez-tc3xp Where are you an employee of?

[@frag_g]

😮

[@DanielJimenez-tc3xp]

@@madee6502 I work at Fedex express ship center in nj

[@johnwettroth4060]

One of my favorite shipping secrets is to take your priority mail shipping to the big mail distribution center in your city. Its usually in an industrial area close to the Airport- here in Raleigh, its a huge building at 1 Floretta Drive about a mile north of RDU Airport. Luckily, this isn't terribly far from my home. I noticed when I track my packages online that that they spend a day or two making their way from the local post office to these big distribution centers and then zip off to near their destination- its sort of a hub and spoke system. If you drop your express packages directly in the parcel drop at the distribution center, you can often shave two days off of your shipping.

[@toycoma98]

You can print your own usps shipping label with customs form and just drop it off at the post office. If people knew this, the lines wouldn't be so long. I love it when they look at me dropping off a package while they are standing in line.

[@PlantPusher]

Sooo true, I get the stares too (when I actually have to step foot into the post office). Save money purchasing labels online and less than a minute to just drop off the packages….yeah , I’m going with that! Or even better, if using USPS, not having to go to the post office period….scheduling a pickup is the best!

[@lordfrz9339]

I live rural, and usos comes an picks up packages for me. Might not be safe leaving oackages at your door in town though.

[@susanhutson2128]

@@PlantPusher or even better using their free pick up service at your home (you determine a pick up location on the form, no personal contact required) which you can request on line for the next day or any delivery date in the next year.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@PlantPusher I'm new to all this and I have to send a rather large and have you package to my sister up in Philadelphia but I'm 1,500 miles away in Dallas . I just got a shock when FedEx said it would cost me $75 for her to get it in about 3 to 4 days . It's about 18 lb and maybe two and a half feet by 2 feet and about 8 inches deep . I don't have internet service right now so I won't be printing off my own labels and I'm not sure how to do that anyway to be honest with you . Is somebody here please advise me this is just a one-time thing for now of what I'm sending to my sister

[@justinstuder7703]

As someone who works at ups (handling packages at a distribution hub), I want everyone to know how to properly package items. Particular if you are shipping many small items in one package please line the box in some sort of bag and secure the edges of the box to ensure they do not come loose. Every day there is at least 2 or more packages the burst open on a conveyor spreading the contents all over the facility basically. Then not only does this increase the risk of losing or damaging the goods, but the entire system must be shut down until it is cleared up. Even just a few extra pieces of tape are usually enough to prevent disaster👍

[@carenurse]

This is a GREAT TIP!

[@CherylAnnRose]

Big box stores, especially Walmart, do a horrible job taping the shipping boxes. So many boxes have arrived popping open.

[@justinstuder7703]

@@CherylAnnRose the most common problem I find with the big box stores is that they have one size of box and it's basically made to fit the largest thing they ship. So there usually ends up being a big package with a small item inside. Then the package gets crushed under other packages and won't sit right. Plus it basically does nothing to protect the item at that point. But I agree, they can be pretty lazy on taping.

[@redcrowngaming9388]

Good rule of thumb is use at least 3 layers of protection. item in a bag surrounded in bubble rap with the box sealed with tape on all edges.

[@lmvicente1]

Who else just reads the comments when you should be listening😂🤣🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@thedealguy]

I LOVE THE COMMENTS!!!

[@LWilliamsss]

Me tooooo 😂😂😂 I end up getting distracted and start rewinding. Forcing myself to pay attention 😂

[@maryharris73020]

@@LWilliamsss same

[@maryjane-ly7yh]

🙋🏻‍♀️🤣

[@DragonProtector]

Me sadly lol

[@veronicamolina6124]

THANKS so much this is so helpful I really needed someone to break it down more so I could understand shipping and shipping hacks ! Have an amazing day and stay safe 😃

[@ronkellam8184]

I stopped using USPS to ship packages altogether. I sell online and have used them in the past, but what they did to me was criminal. I shipped three small flat rate boxes across country. The box says "One rate, any weight". I got a backcharge from USPS on my account for extra posrage on these boxes for a total of abot $63 in addition to what I alreay paid. There is no recourse for any problem you have with USPS. They are a Government agency and get paid whether they do their job or not. You cannot reach a person on the phone to explain your problem. The second thing they did was, I sent two other small flat rate packages to a customer and thay destroyed the packages and lost the merchandise. I re- sent the identical merchandise to the customer and insured it for $200 they lost the package and then refused to pay me even with insurance. I then sent a third package to the customer and they finally delivered that, The total loss to me for this debacle was about $600. I switched to UPS, and have had two packages damaged, and UPS sent me a letter with a claim form to fill out and rhen after I filled it out and sent it back, received a check for the missing items. They are much more honorable then the thieves at USPS. You also did not mention that UPS has a Simple Rate program where you can use your own packaging and are charged a flat rate for shipping boxes of a certain size. There are four sizes you can choose form depending on the cubic inches of the packege.

[@richardamiss7000]

Greyhound shipping is an interesting option as well. About 10 years ago it was the only carrier that would accept an oversized box that was 3'x4'x4'.

[@suzannemiller993]

This was a tip I learned from a fabric store that shipped fabric. Use the USPS cardboard envelopes and "box" the bottom corners. Generally, a good finger press is all that is necessary to shape the corners. Makes it easier to get bulkier items into the envelope and avoid the more expensive priority boxes.

[@thedealguy]

Suzanne Miller wow smart tip 😂

[@vaderladyl]

Yes a very well known trick of the trade by all experienced Ebay sellers and such.

[@cheddarcheese]

Or use the padded flat rate envelopes (they are now ~50 cents more expensive). They load on the short end, which makes it easier.

[@angelarthrasher]

Just note that SOME of the clerks will not take them if the paper ones are bulky. Not sure if I just got the "Karen" of clerks but when i put a pair of jeans or shirt in them and they were bulky the clerk refused them so i took it out and dropped it into the blue mailbox and it went out!

[@mikeyj7990]

@@angelarthrasher I have heard about that also, but USPS clearly states that if it fits it ships. And yes you are allowed to use tape. Just sent out a pair of jeans today myself in the flat rate envelope for $7.10 eBay rate. But i wish the padded flat rate envelopes that i ordered over a month ago from USPS would arrive. I would quickly pay the extra $.60 to save time. Word of advice, you cannot get the padded flat rate envelope at the post office. It is only available by online supply order and it is taking extra time to get them. You can waste a lot of money and profit by not researching different shipping options. It is to your advantage to watch various videos about shipping to save money as a small business. Thanks

[@stephendall2329]

They should make a college course that shows your videos. The education that a person gets watching your presentations is more valuable and useful than most of the college classes I was required to take. Thank you.

[@jllrue]

Why not? They're only political indoctrination centers anyway!

[@MadisonFalco]

I like that you don’t demonize the workers and you say “they may not realize” I used to work at FedEx Office and sometimes people were very rude to us when they thought we were overcharging them on purpose or even at all

[@jimthomas777]

Hey Madison , I want some oatmeal raisin cookies , With milk or ice cream

[@MadisonFalco]

@@jimthomas777 sounds delicious

[@spd6147]

All the major carriers like to drop their "last mile" delivery to USPS. When it comes to multiple parcel delivery to a parcel locker USPS takes priority. Any other carrier boxes designated last mile will be secondary and if the parcel lockers are used up then the recipient(s) will have to come to the post office to pick up parcel. Additionally, USPS will only deliver a parcel if it is 1/4 mile or less to your home from the designated mail box or CBU (central box unit). UPS and to a lessor extent FedEx are notorious for dumping last mile parcels to USPS that are beyond the 1/4 mile USPS delivery range. Those parcels will be automatically held at the post office for pick up.

[@Christina042899]

Perfect timing. I am trying to learn about shipping today.😊 Thank you for the great tips.

[@Omni92]

Thank you so much this was so valuable especially for media mail tip. I can now help my little brother with his distant learning.

[@valerieedwards923]

YOU ARE FREAKING AWESOME. 🤟 I love your energy and attitude, and I can’t wait to tell all my friends and family about your channel!!!!

[@cphine]

I am a full time eBay reseller, so I ship a LOT. Pirateship rates are not only great for Cubic Priority pricing, but their general Priority rates will always be less than USPS Retail rate. You concentrated on the Cubic, but their service is amazing for any normal priority postage as well. They also have a service for International shipments which are a huge cost savings versus retail for items up to 4 pounds, but you have to request it via their chat. It's called Simple Export Rate. Also, FedEx and UPS can both save you money versus USPS even for items under 10 pounds. It depends on the actual size, weight, and destination, but I frequently ship from SC to CA and even many 2 or 3 pound boxes go FedEx/UPS versus USPS. Of course, that's using our eBay rates, not retail. That said, even if you don't sell on eBay, you can access discounted FedEx and UPS rates on sites like Shippo. It's sort of the "Pirateship" for FedEx/UPS with special bulk commercial rates they pass on to consumers at no charge.

[@lesliecruzado2793]

The Deal Guy, I actually worked for the USPS postal office within the military. Media mail is not restricted to only educational material. Media mail is considered exactly that; newspapers, books, printed music, recorded music, cds, dvds, blu-rays, etc. There's one catch. Everything sent as media mail is sent in a ship (boat), therefore, you're gonna have to be patient to receive your package.

[@lcampbell6470]

And it can be opened for inspection. If the contents do not qualify as media mail, the recipient will be charged postage due.

[@lisa9867]

Newpapers are not media mail. Anything with advertising is not media mail. Magazines are not media mail. Video games are not media mail. Also, mail does not go by ship. In the US media mail will go by truck but everything else goes by air.

[@TotalMusicJunkie]

@@lisa9867 Thanks! You beat me to making this comment. 😉🙂

[@melissarocha9072]

Once again thanks for looking out for us Matt.

[@Boertje247]

Matt, you always have such great tips! Thank you!

[@Bella_KG]

Thank you so much for putting together this video! You’ve no idea how badly I needed to know the tips you shared!

[@pattywalker6935]

Can u do a video on PayPal, vimeo, Facebook ways people can pay someone or small business with the least amount of fees, which one is best to use. THESE WAS A GREAT VIDEO, THANK YOU FOR ALL UR RESEARCH AND PASSING IT ON TO US.

[@thedealguy]

Great idea Patty!

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I can help you out here. PayPal is not worth your time. They got involved in a fraud scheme on Memorial day 2 years ago, which cost us and thousands of others with Commercial accounts thousands in losses, and they let it happen by leaving the store unattended. We have since switched to Authorize.net which is much more security oriented, and nobody has access to your money, as it gets forwarded to your regular bank account where active security teams monitor every transaction from the account.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

And Plastique even though it’s a different category?

[@irenemarquez7582]

I need this!

[@DragonProtector]

I agree

[@charmaineskaggs9193]

Matt you rock‼️ I'm literally getting ready to send some stuff to a loved one n have been dreading the shipping rates. Your video is SO timely. Thank you!

[@thedealguy]

Glad I could help Charmaine!!

[@aaronkirvan3015]

I use PirateShip with my Auction company and I ship 150+packages a month. It has been the best service by far that I have used... I’m so glad you mentioned it!!! ❤️

[@winebox]

Another tip: If you reuse a box shipped to you, mark out the bar codes if you can’t strip off the label, or put your label over the old one. But do look for the bar codes printed on the box. Used to work at a bookstore and we would give our boxes to a local company that made gift baskets. They didn’t pay attention to the bar codes and on occasion we would get their shipments. Also, when putting your label on a package, after you make sure everything is correct cover it all with clear packing tape. This makes sure that if it gets wet the thing is still readable.

[@kitakito]

Thank you so much for sharing this very informative video! I love it, great video! 👍 👌 😊

[@donnabattles2197]

I love your secrets! Thanks Matt!!

[@lisagalliher9933]

I just saw this. It is as always good advice. I’m a small business owner with a couple of e-commerce businesses as well and use Pirate ship all the time. There is a trick that I thought you’d appreciate. If when you are shipping a small box check the rate if you put it in a poly mailer or pouch. You can save a dollar or two sometimes. With the same dimensions and weight. Try it! Thanks for the 3rd party insurance info. I hadn’t considered that before.

[@matthewklestinski7030]

Thanks Matt! Always worth learning new tricks from you.

[@KRoseCarol]

Glad you mentioned Pirate Ship. I've been using them, as I work from home, for my small business (direct sales) since COVID-19 hit the Boston, MA area in February. It was reassuring to hear you felt they were good for shipping small packages. My husband is a US Postal letter carrier & is happy to bring my packages with him to work for processing.

[@kingmccoy9526]

I work at the ups store and everything you have said to me isn't secrets I tell my customers all of this because I want them to get the best price possible

[@jpotter2086]

Got to call them "sekrits" to get the clicks.

[@justtrina3700]

I work at Fedex , and we also tell our customers everything 🤣 because I understand being a customer first

[@jpotter2086]

@@justtrina3700 Good! And IME so do all employees at all carriers. I had a UPS rep call out of the blue yesterday, trying to be helpful and offer ways to save. His suggestions weren't advantageous, but hey, he tried, and was being proactively transparent. No "secrets" he "didn't want me to know". :D

[@MonroesArtStudio]

true. I'm a Fedex kid and these are indeed things that are told, but mostly people don't bother once they're at the counter though. Even with the 3rd party insurance. We suggest people who are shipping highly valuable things to get their own third party insurance. It's not a secret at all :P

[@danishalockhart-moore7772]

I work @ usps and I feel the same way

[@kcvinwehoLA]

Wow, what a GREAT tip re Pirate Ship! I had 2 things to ship, just jumped on their site & got that cubic rate! HUGE savings! Thanks!!!

[@tamiz8895]

Really helpful and good information, I was already doing some of these things when shipping, so I appreciate it all the more ♥️

[@theoriginalkaro]

Thank you for this helpful video. Btw the Amazon gift wrapping is pretty and high quality.

[@sherylslaney7736]

USPS also has 1 price ships all on med size and large boxes. You can go to their website and order boxes, labels, and custom forms at no charge. The one price ships all boxes it doesn’t matter how much it weighs as long as it fits in the boxes. You have to use those boxes though. Also, if you are shipping to military overseas or deployed, it’s a great way to pack a bunch of goodies in a box, fill out the customs forms, and USPS will give you a small discount. You can only ship to military addresses through USPS.

[@TomMarvan]

Great tip! Shipping overseas to APO addresses using USPS Priority flat rate boxes is a great way to go!

[@sherylslaney7736]

Tom, you explained it much better than I did! 😊

[@TomMarvan]

@@sherylslaney7736 No worries, you did all the hard work, I just placed the cherry on top. Have a good one!

[@racheluhlig5642]

The flat rate applies to up to 70 lbs (most of us can't fit the 70 lbs we want to ship in a flat rate box)

[@dyvazhousboutique]

I just subscribed. Thank you for this information. Knowing is half the battle.

[@carismith7945]

One thing to keep in mind also is that many carriers use USPS for their last mile deliveries, so even if they say they guarantee a certain timeline, you might be getting Postal timelines instead. Also, and this is a biggie...know who your shipper is. If you paid for UPS or FedEx to ship something, don't give the parcel to your mail carrier. USPS offers free pick-up on parcels being shipped by us, while FedEx and UPS charge a fee to pick up at your home, but I can't count how many times I've gotten another carrier's shipment handed to me (mail carrier). All this does is delay your shipment, because it will sit at your local post office until the next FedEx or other carrier's driver comes by to pick it up. We (USPS) do not schedule pick-ups with other carriers!!!

[@judywgee]

Thanks for the shipping tips!!! I was wondering what would be the best way to figure out which place is cheapest for a larger package that doesn't weigh a lot? Tip #10 covers the cheapest way to shop for small items that don't weigh a lot but not something with a larger volume

[@queenmakesamess473]

Don’t forget the free priority packaging, bubble envelopes, and boxes from USPS. Order on their website under shipping supplies.

[@danneumann3274]

this is no doubt true, I might add though, Ive been using usps to ship my product, They have never lost a package. I package carefully using flat rate priority boxes. Many time 3 boxes sent to the same customer on the same day and one shows up, then the other 2 seem to be missing. They always seem to shop up two days later. Ive ships several hundred boxes.

[@harrietcraig7817]

I ordered their stuff online and nothing ever showed up. I didn’t lose any sleep over it, but still....

[@mistyrice8622]

Just subscribed!! Your information and personality is amazing... thanks so much for sharing

[@donnamiddleton9753]

Thank you so much for the info! I think I will be saving money!

[@donaldduck9233]

Another tip for holiday shipping for ups : if you're shipping a package 2 days prior to your desired destination, do ups ground. 1 day saver, 1 day, 2 day and 3 day packages are sorted and shipped all the same way.

[@buffalobluecheese]

Really happy to have found you here on KZbin dishing out savings to help everyone save $ on things of necessity & everyday life items, daily functions, etc... Missed watching your segments on the morning show of the NBC affiliate in Buffalo, NY but very pleased to find you here on a more accessible platform!! Good luck with growing the channel towards that 1M & beyond 👍

[@marshamazzei]

I was told that if you are returning items to a business tell the UPS clerk that. Business prices are less than regular mail.

[@kennrobillard5956]

Thank you for the very relevant and meaningful information regarding shipping. Super great info for any online retailer. Next time you're in Laguna Beach, stop by for lunch on the ocean.

[@marianagle7919]

Thank you for all the help in your videos!!!! 🎉

[@zizibressa4251]

Thank you so much for your tips and advise. I use to ship a lot and pirate ship and cube package are amazing !

[@gardensofthegods]

I never heard of cube package I guess I have some homework to do

[@gailmariage5318]

Excellent video. I wish I had known about the shipping of large heavy packages. We wanted to ship a piece of furniture from my father-in-law's house when he passed away, but decided to let it stay and be sold at the estate auction. Turns out that wold have been a great option. Thank you for all the extensive research you do. Your channel is great.

[@jworth7203]

I have a home business creating and shipping custom care packages. Discovered Pirate Ship last year and it has saved me quite a bit.

[@Anne--Marie]

Thank you for the tip on Pirateship as I had never heard of them before.

[@MacMoney20]

My mom double shipped one of my brother’s presents and it was almost as much as the gift itself! Definitely a good idea to ship direct.

[@romuloromero2268]

I did not know what he meant until my wife explained it. Unless you are adding something to the gift (like my wife bought a recipe book and wanted to also send some spices), totally drop ship it directly!

[@CatHarlem]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@oliviafox3310]

I been buying discounted postage (older stamps) and sticking them on USPS packages. Some folks sell larger denominations thus reducing the number of stamps you stick. It's usually costs about 20 percent off.

[@MommeeMadre1]

I love love love the way you do those side-rambles.

[@lionessleslie7233]

I was surprised to see you on Good Day PA which is my local channel. Thank you 😊

[@radicalrick9587]

I've been using Pirate Ship for years. I love them.

[@creeperkinggamer9184]

Yes! So easy and much cheaper.

[@bjclassic1950]

Awesome info!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@Falascoa]

I am so glad you brought up pirate ship. Hands down the best service I've found

[@parisare9742]

There have been times, when I actually lost money selling stuff on line , because of shipping rates. Thanks for this video

[@resarm5007]

Same...sadly...and I've been selling online since 2002. The rates and rules keep changing. Like the rate at the window for First Class mail you can only mail up to 13 oz. (And during this holiday season I have heard some offices charging more for anything over 10 oz...idk how they can get away with it. Not consistent.) And online it seems first class can go up to 16 oz. Anything 16 oz or more needs to go different way. Typically Priority. Cuz most stuff doesn't go Media or Parcel post. Too slow. Great if they don't need it and are very patient. Most customers want it last week. Even during CV, Christmas rush, and snowmegeddon. They could cre less! No patience!

[@Bioluvskatz]

😱☹️😤 terrible!

[@Annie261.]

@@resarm5007 Use Pirate Ship.Very easy, they integrate with eBay and Etsy. Cheapest rates.

[@ShotokunWulf]

You should have known the shipping cost when you listed it for sale

[@save2rave61]

@@ShotokunWulf not necessarily... unless you packed up item prior to listing.... further more location also ups the price. Example I sold a vintage uno deluxe game for 19.95. But since it was going to Alaska. I had to pack well , adding weight. Then the distance. Cost me 14$ to ship 1.9 lbs.....

[@occonnerwilderness8923]

Time stamps, there's bonus mini tips if you watch the whole vid 1. 0:42 Minor/local company 2. 1:28 USPS cheap 10lbs under 3. 1:58 3rd party ship insurance 4. 2:50 Media Mail (books/movie) 5. 4:34 Size matters (bigger better) 6. 5:34 2 day shipping (not USPS) 7. 6:35 FedEx best for Large 8. 7:24 Use their packages

[@serenacoronado9822]

Love it thank you I didn’t know gift wrapping was offered on Amazon that’s a definite for me thank you

[@melaniecrochets]

When shut downs began, I started crocheting items & mailing them to family in plastic mailers using my kitchen scale & the usps site. When I enter zip, weight & shape, the list of charges comes up. If I change to retail charges I could in most cases mail item with stamps ($.10-$2 denominations) this way, I didn’t have to leave the house. It’s been nice surprising family & friends with items & not worrying about going to the post office once a week.

[@jag2944]

Great useful tips. Christmas is coming up and these tips will come in handy. 👍🏽

[@thedealguy]

That’s what I thought! Thanks for the comment!

[@mikeyj7990]

Clark Howard says to ship Xmas early this year. October and November, bc all the shipping sites are going to charge extra fees for shipping in December.

[@alexnguyen742]

If it’s small, I use the post office, if it’s big, FedEx ground. Rarely is Ups the cheapest or the fastest.

[@christina6770]

To add to the kohl's tip. You don't have to order from the kiosk, or even have to enter the store.. You can pull into their parking lot and order from their app and it will automatically give you free shipping. (Make sure your location in.your phone is turned on). I've done this many times for clearance items that I don't want to pay shipping for.

[@flippin889]

I do this too! My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy, but look who's saving $10+ on shipping for a rug that's only sold online! Plus it really helps out when during the holidays when I don't want to spend hours in line when the stuff I'm buying is also available online.

[@christina6770]

@@flippin889 my hubby laughs at me but appreciates that I save us money-someone has to, he literally never checks a price and never knows what something costs until the cashier tells him his total🤦‍♀️😁

[@boopeep9670]

Great content. You seem like a genuinely nice guy. I don’t know why but your videos are relaxing and soothing despite all the information and need to pay attention to lots of details. Wish you made videos more often. Congratulations on your baby!

[@redcrowngaming9388]

kinda weird he called them secrets and things the companies didnt want you to know when they tell you all these things on their websites.

[@nancyhall4529]

Thanks for the info. I sent a 2 day priority package weighing 8 oz from Mi to Pa on Dec 11 th. According to tracking, it's still in Mi. on Dec 26. Thanks USPS

[@logicalblueberry]

Another good tip is to always print your shipping label online, especially if you are shipping from a third-party private post office. If you let them print the label for you, they will probably charge you twice as much as the post office or Fedex because they add their own fees.

[@nancylovitz8557]

Please do a video on how to save on a long distance move!! I'm moving soon. Love your information...

[@thechrononautswife-dorothy]

Yes!! I have 88 miles and 2 households to move, and I am at a loss. I have 4 vehicles, a piano, a grandfather clock, gun safes (plural) and infinite glass/porcelain pieces. Not to mention the dog and one half dozen cats. 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 where do I even begin?!

[@ToddTinley]

@@thechrononautswife-dorothy Massive Garage sale.

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

1. Book your truck in advance. 2 clear your cookies between price comparing ( similar to booking airline tickets) 3. Try to book your move mid week and mid month for the best pricing. 4 if your move has a lot of miles involved go for the lower cost per mile even though the per day cost is a little higher. If your driving a lot and several trips then you will save money in the long run. 5. Lowe's has the best deal on boxes. Try to get all the same size for easier loading. 6. If you know someone who has an eBay store 😁 we can get eBay branded shipping tape essentially for free each quarter. See if they can give you a few rolls of tape. I've moved a lot. Can you tell? 😂

[@nancylovitz8557]

@@The-Grateful-Hippie Thanks for the tips. Not sure I understand the free packing tape from an EBAY store......is that you?

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

@@nancylovitz8557 I do have a eBay store. If you know of someone in your community it couldn't hurt to ask. 😁

[@rogermishler8794]

What a useful video! thanks so much for posting.

[@scottmarinello3797]

Regarding #3, I DID have a good experience with USPS when making a claim. I filed a damage claim online, for an item that got broken in transit. Since I sent it Priority Mail, that service provided enough insurance coverage to cover the value of the item. USPS honored my claim QUICKLY and I had their reimbursement check in my hand in about 3 days.

[@MuvaMai]

Thank you so so much for all this info! I’m a new children’s book author and my bulk order of books arrive this upcoming Monday and I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out how I’m going to pay for shipping on all of my preorders 😩. This video is a lifesaver! Also do you have any suggestions on the best thermal label printer I could use to print shipping labels?

[@MrFrogman812]

As mentioned a few times already, I'd love any ideas for international shipping to Europe. Thanks for all you do!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Pirate ship. You have to chat them and request access to "simple export rate". Then you'll be able to ship to a lot of International destinations at - often - a LOT better rate. Also USPS 1st Class International, which goes up to several pounds.

[@mistyharris1906]

This really great information. Thanks for digging into this.

[@bowtiecigars]

Thanks for informing me about Pirate Ship! I'll definitely give the a try! Great Info!!! Bowtie

[@SlotChik]

Matt you and I have been friends on Facebook for several years and I just realized it LOL I used to work as a blogger for WGRZ- been binge watching your vids lol

[@ray2583]

Very useful tips thank you I have a small business myself and this helps a lot

[@thedealguy]

Lucas Santos thanks for being here Lucas!!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thanks, you are always helpful!

[@tmaverick8244]

Thank you! This was very helpful!!

[@DerMannII]

All great tips, but a few caveats as someone in the industry: UPS and FedEx (probably DHL as well) have suspended their guarantees since late first/early second quarter of 2020. So if you pay extra to have something delivered by a certain time, whether it's Next Day Air or Overnight across the nation or Ground across town, you will get $0 back if it shows up an hour late or a day late. Secondly, UPS and FedEx free supplies are only for express services. They get special rates for those services, but you cannot use them for Ground or you will be billed extra (if they catch it). Same for USPS, and they're very particular about it. If the box has the word Priority or Express printed on it, and you send it First Class or Media Mail, they will send it back or hold it for ransom very nearly 100% of the time. Lastly, the carriers have seen volume comparable to peak season for most of year because of the Pandemic. If there was ever a time to send stuff with plenty of time to spare, it would be this holiday season.

[@astepbeyondhealing9772]

DerM ann UPS always delivers a day early whether choose 2 or 3 day select. Peace of mind is worth it to me.

[@DerMannII]

@@astepbeyondhealing9772 UPS will never delivery early. Unless people misuse air service for local delivery. Time in transit is determined by distance. If the shipper is located within a few hundred miles of you, then paying for faster services is idiotic. Most of the time, if you're within a couple hundred miles from the shipper, you will receive your package next day, even if you choose 3 day select. However, if you are receiving a package via ground from Washington to oklahoma, is going to take at least 4 days. I can't tell you how often I see people drop off second day air to downtown houston and we're just outside of Houston. The website literally tells you transit times, just pay attention and don't pay for redundant services

[@astepbeyondhealing9772]

DerM ann it did three times during the last month, and yes was air product (came in 2 with 3 day select,) across country.. Generally speaking, UPS is my favorite for sending/receiving packages. I can’t tell u the problems in my subdivision with Prime and USPS, but that’s for another day. Well I’ll tell u latest, Prime delivered a mattress to my front door blocking my a utility to open it and let dog out. Oh and a storm was coming! It was roughly 8pm when I looked outside and saw it, knowing instantly wasn’t for me, mom with Alzheimer’s was in bed in front room with wide opening to the front door. I have back problems, was worried about package getting wet, as could tell was likely mattress. Long story short went out on Next Door and sent out message trying had to track down the neighbor (had no idea who she was.) Thank Goodness she was on Next Door, came to get it in the rain. Every carrier makes mistakes. I wish Amazon would give an option to select carrier, as it was much better delivery before started their own. 😇

[@mr.w1008]

This is true, do you work for Fedex?

[@foxwolft9332]

I work for USPS. If I pick up a package from a customer or collection box and it's in an Express envelope or box but has a printed priority label on it (or first class, media mail ect.) we give it to our supervisor. They send it out that night but they treat it like an Express. Because it is in an Express package. Once it gets to the customer's door (before noon) we charge them (postage due for the full amount) like it's an Express. So that's been my experience, just a heads up if you want to send something in an Express packaging that isn't express you will end up paying for it. And I don't blame the USPS for doing this. People assume that we'll see the blue Express packaging and that will make their package go through the system faster without having to pay full price for the service.

[@shirleykibler-pace1047]

I have been a seller on eBay since 2003. shipping takes most of my money on the sales that I have. I will try these shipping secrets from The Deal Guy. I will let you know what I find out about saving on shipping. thanks Deal Guy!

[@tracybasile2416]

Me too.I feel your pain.They kill us in fees

[@amandagarthe6416]

Same here 😭

[@Bonnie815100]

I make the buyer pay for shipping costs!

[@StevenVillman]

@@Bonnie815100 That just turns away a lot of potential buyers, and so you can lose *_a lot_* of potential customers in that way.

[@kayradebaugh2760]

Ship through Pirate Ship- they always save me money on shipping costs. Add your shipping costs into your price. Know what your shipping costs are going to be BEFORE you list the item. Try "calculated-buyer pays shipping" on some of your listings. I think you might be surprised at your results.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Great information; thanks for posting. I have watched a few of your videos over the last week. New subscriber just now.

[@johnlopez7529]

Thanks. I learned SO much!

[@faithk3872]

Hi, could you do a video on international shipping?

[@aladanu4484]

I've been using Pirate Ship for a couple years now, and you're right - their customer service can't be beat!

[@johnher2009]

Ok

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah but can you tell us anything at all more about them ? I am overwhelmed and have to send books to my sister . I'm down here in Dallas and she , in Philadelphia Pennsylvania . It comes to about maybe 18 lb and the box is fairly large about two-and-a-half feet by 2 feet and maybe 8 in high . My local FedEx just told me it would be about $75 to send it where she would get it in 3 to 4 days . That just sounds too high to me and I have never had to send anything recently other than my cell phone to get repaired .

[@darcypanak639]

Great video! Thanks for the shipping tips!

[@daisysingh4659]

Thank you! Very informative always enjoyed all your videos👌

[@traj250]

You can fit a LOT into a priority envelope. I've often fit a sweatshirt in, 3 t-shirts, or even two pairs of shorts/pants in. It doesn't have ridgid parameters so very easy to squeeze things in. Only $7, so it's a great deal Same with the medium priority mail box, can squeeze a shoebox in and it's a great way to save money. Normally 20$ to ship a pair of shoes USPS, but instead only 15$ and get priority mail.

[@ansv3340]

was $4.75 just a year ago or so, now its more than $7, sucks.

[@traj250]

@@ansv3340 no way it was 4$ lmao. I've been shipping for years and it hasn't been that cheap for usps priority mail in the past 2-3 years at the very least

[@opiejim2896]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention regional box a and b with USPS. I USED TO SHIP MOSTLY FLAT RATE but those Regional boxes have saved me a BUNCH of $$$.

[@40belowful]

I was going too say same thing living here in Alaska and up too 20lbs

[@deborahkelley3341]

Listen to the whole video. He does address those services then dismisses them as a more-expensive option.

[@MichaelKeith]

Awesome information.... thank you, Matthew....

[@curiousone2940]

Really nice guy with useful things to share.

[@dianeherrick6477]

Just (like just last week!) shipped everything I own from OH to AZ and used UPS and USPS! I had a great experience but see now I could have saved money!! 😣

[@thedealguy]

Whoops!! I was 1 week too late!

[@dianeherrick6477]

The Deal Guy I forgive you!! Will still share your videos with AZ people! We’ll get you to 1M in no time!!

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

Yeah! Love pirate ship ♥️ When I have to print a label off eBay or other platform pirate ship is the way to go. One of the biggest tips is the box in a bag cubic pricing.

[@teeteeree3540]

I was really happy after learning that trick

[@marydaisy2000]

Can you elaborate more I don’t get it please

[@athenalong]

@the grateful hippie @teetee ree What is this trick?? 😭

[@efluidartstudiopriscillab]

Thank you so much for the information.

[@debbiewright1149]

I don't ship items frequently, but appreciate all the research you did to save us money. I love watching you, you have a ton of energy, a ton of good ideas to save money, and a beautiful family! Your baby girl has grown a lot!! Oh and CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage, I have been wondering when you were going to marry the love of your life. I have to purchase an electric dryer, a refrigerator/freezer with built-in water and ice dispenser, an electric stove, and a wall mounted microwave. Any hints or tricks you can give me to save some money?

[@ImpARTation2013]

How about a video on Online Selling Shipping (ie: eBay, Poshmark, etc)

[@deborahbrady5838]

I appreciate your videos! I want to save on shipping and your information will certainly help me!

[@jj476247]

I love this channel. Some deals are for me and some im able to share with friends and family.

[@pantherpride117]

I have had two claims through USPS with their insurance and they were actually helpful and responsive. Claims were settled with checks in my hand within two weeks both times.

[@eyesellfunstuff4067]

I sold SIX items on ebay on Nov. 22, 2020. My postal carrier does not scan them when he picks up the packages. It isn't a big deal until the package gets lost. Then I have no proof that the package was actually mailed. Now, 3 of the six packages do not have any information related to the tracking number. If you look at the tracking number it appears that I never shipped them. One of my buyers wants his money back. The two other have been patient and said they will wait it out. If none of the 3 ever show up, how do i go about filing a claim with USPS? I have looked at the USPS website but can't find any info. Then i ready your comment. I thought perhaps you could assist me L Goot. Any advise?

[@tootall5559]

Note, if you ship in person, you can only ship up to 13 oz first class, if you buy your labels online, you can go to 16 ounces.

[@sonaarriel943]

This was awesome, thank you!

[@tardis9905]

This is a very good video. Thanks for posting!