How I Pack and Mail Postcards Updated

[@SMPostcards]

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[@datdude4895]

Mark is the Postcard Jedi.....The Force is strong with this one!!!!

[@SMPostcards]

It was the Tacos that is causing the force!!

[@BlueMorganna]

I'm sure you will laugh at this. I have all these postcards that are not worth listing. To get rid of them I've been using them as Thank You notes. Not only with the postcards I sell, but everything I sell. Hoping to get people interested in postcards. So far in my feedback I've received some nice comments. I'm hoping this might bring them back because they know they might get a free card.

[@meganivanyos3232]

As my husband always says “there’s nothing new under the sun”

[@cyberdan1000]

When shipping check the cost at Pirate ship. Many times ebay and pirate have the same exact price, but not always. ebay only offers USPS Ground Advantage and Pirate has USPS Ground Advantage Cubic I put the same info into both 12 x 9 x 6 & 12lbs 6oz. Ebay came up with $22.01 and Pirate came up with $12.13 (west coast to east coast) I knew there would be a problem ahead of time so I calculated shipping before listing knowing my carton was well under one cubic foot. The hardest part, when listing, is telling ebay how much I want to charge for shipping. I have to make up a new "shipping policy" every time I do something different. I have to enter 2 or 3 times and wait. It was so much easier before ebay thought they knew better.

[@oldtonewtreasures7110]

Great video per usual Mark. I received a priority box stuffed with cards that were loose and so many of the corners were ruined. I was not a happy camper. Thanks for all you do for the postcard community! Karen

[@SMPostcards]

Thanks Karen! Yea, I have received cards like that as well.

[@thriftygalcollectibles]

I love the shrink wrap method! 😊

[@SMPostcards]

Me too!! I have had good comments from buyers as well, so I think it is a winner! Thanks for watching!

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

19:43 - I love those 'indestructo' boxes. I use them for most of my smalls that I don't feel comfortable putting into a bubble mailer. The white ones give a nice professional impression, IMHO.

[@SMPostcards]

I agree, just took be buying 50 of the smaller ones to figure out I need a little more room :) Thanks for watching!

[@lindaf4968]

Thanks! Your videos are always so informative.

[@SMPostcards]

Glad you like them!

[@chicagostyleasshole]

your videos are awesome. im learning how to have fun while being effective at the postcard game. thank you from new mexico

[@SMPostcards]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@MikeinEtna]

Great video, thanks from Pittsburgh.

[@Wondering_Ghoul]

I've been sending cards in those eBay branded 8x6 envelopes. I use ESE and haven't had a problem. But I might try those Ecoswift ones.

[@SMPostcards]

I think the 8x6 are at 2oz where Ecoswifts are lighter.

[@suzy7680]

Nice video Mark!

[@SMPostcards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@postcardnstamps]

Nice, very imformative.

[@SMPostcards]

Glad you liked it!

[@scarlett9050]

Great video! Thanks so much, glad I found your channel. Am I understanding correctly that the EcoSwift rigid photo mailer qualifies for use with Ebay Standard Envelope? Thanks!

[@SMPostcards]

Yes it meets all the requirements of ESE.

[@scarlett9050]

@@SMPostcards Thank You!

[@threewheeler624]

Thank you for a good video. Questions: 1. How do know which side of the BCW sleeve is front or back? 2. Will you please call UPS and ask them to delay their strike until after my Eco-Swifts are delivered? Have a great Wednesday, Thursday and weekend.

[@SMPostcards]

Yes and yes! :)

[@stevedoyle5987]

Strike call is over

[@frankhomen2632]

That was a very nice video do u have a video on how to keep your post cards in inventory?

[@SMPostcards]

Yes I do! I have over 200 videos on the Channel, here is a video on Inventory kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qqZqavlMaHpJo

[@frankhomen2632]

Thank you

[@moments-to-memories]

Mark...do you have a video where you address the labeling process/equipment/how to. etc...am getting started so this was a great video for the info you shared

[@SMPostcards]

If you can get more specific I might be able answer better or point you to video. Thanks for watching.

[@moments-to-memories]

could you show how you produce label with printer, etc...and show the finished envelope before mailing it...thks...@@SMPostcards

[@SMPostcards]

Like with the eBay Standard Envelope Labels?

[@moments-to-memories]

if that is what you use...I haven't started listing yet but know I don't want to handwrite...lol...after it is sleeved and sealed in the EcoSwift envelope, then, what is the next step that you do for addressing them@@SMPostcards

[@SMPostcards]

There are many videos that do a very good job of explaining. You can go to KZbin and search for "How to Print eBay Labels". also some of the other basic eBay processes you will need i.e. setting up your store account etc. Most of these channels are dedicated to eBay learning and the videos are already out there and if I do one it could be a few months or so.

[@designyourcards]

Hi Mark, I have a poll question for you. How many cards do you ship together in the ecoswift "Best Envelope"? I usually only go to 9 cards at around 2oz or I think the envelope feels too thick if you go to over that. I would do ranges 1-4 postcards, 5-10 postcards, 11-15 postcards, Other please explain. There's also the $20 limit to consider for eBay standard envelope, but you could go to USPS Ground Advantage and still use the envelope to ship over 3oz.

[@SMPostcards]

Great idea! I will get it scheduled and let you know. by the way the most I put in is 3-4 :)

[@SMPostcards]

I scheduled it for tomorrow 8-26 9am CT to go out!!

[@designyourcards]

@@SMPostcards cool, thanks, can't wait to see responses

[@postcardguy]

Good vid!

[@SMPostcards]

Thanks Kevin! Stay Cool down there!

[@DustyOU812]

Great videos! I just found the channel. Have you had any issues with the postcard envelopes being damaged in shipping? I think maybe I overdo it sometimes with packing.

[@SMPostcards]

No, I cannot remember the last time I had a damage envelope. Thanks for watching! I just think of all the junk mail I get in the mailbox every day, and with no damage :)

[@FossilForwardFinds]

Great update, I actually have needed some of the sleeves for non-postcards. The cigarette cards and trade cards, do you scan them on your flatbed?

[@SMPostcards]

The trade cards will go thru the regular scanner and I use the small Epson ES-60W for the Cig cards. I have sold out of the cigarette sleeves, but on my next order Iw ill be getting some more in.

[@FossilForwardFinds]

@@SMPostcards i will have to try to trade cards again. I don’t think it worked for me the first time.

[@carlosvillanueva1878]

I’ve run into a large load of postcards and I’m someone who doesn’t sell postcards regularly. I’m wondering if it’s worth it to have an eBay postcard store specifically for selling this load of around 5,000 postcards in your opinion? I sell a variety of items on a variety of platforms, just looking of your input. Thanks in advance.😊

[@SMPostcards]

It takes time to list them and most will take a long time to sell. People that do not do postcards regularly or will continue selling postcards. I recommend lotting them up and sell them that way to another reseller or collector. Look on eBay for Postcards lots and you will see how they are sold and normal prices they get.

[@mamapattyr]

How do you ship international postcards with tracking? The cost is sooo much using the Ebay international shipping.

[@user-jb1qw7im5w]

I know this is an older video, but those Ebay envelopes are kicking back not qualified for ebay standard envelope. Do the eco-swifts work with ESE?

[@SMPostcards]

Yes they do

[@carlosvillanueva1878]

So you only use the semi-rigid card holders for postcards worth $20+ and the regular plastic sleeves for the average cards when mailing them?

[@SMPostcards]

Yes

[@SergioDaniel-o6d]

Hello, very interesting video ! Could you please tell me where to buy semi-rigid transparent sleeves in USA ? ( the ones that are thicker and you show in the video for more expensive postcards ). I live abroad, but the Post Office limit for a cheap postage in my country is just 20 grs, so I cannot use a thick outer envelope. I would like to use a common envelope and a semi-rigid sleeve inside, ( to place the postcard ) so as not to surpass 20 grs of weight. I will be very grateful for your help !

[@SMPostcards]

Are you talking about these Top Loaders ko-fi.com/s/b6c68fdc3a ? If so I have them in the SMPostcards KO-FI store.

[@SergioDaniel-o6d]

@@SMPostcards Thanks for replying ! I looked at the link you provided, and those top loaders seem too thick. Are they made of vynil or similar ? . I am looking for semi rigid, ( not plastic rigid holders ), as they would add much to the weight. The ones I mean are made with transparent thin plastic or something, and you can somewhat bend them to an extent, but they prevent the postcard from being broken. They are sorrounded by an outer border with what looks like "sewing" marks. I have seen european sellers use them a lot, but they are rare in USA, so my difficulty in finding some at appropiate prices. I wish I could send you a picture of one ( I still have some in stock ), to give you an idea.

[@SMPostcards]

I use the Eco swift 6.5" x 4/5" Rigid photo mailer, I put the Postcard in a 2mil Sleeve and then in the mailer. No need for a top loader I found with those photo mailers that I see. The only time I put Postcards in a Top Loader is for Higher Priced cards and mail those in a box.

[@SergioDaniel-o6d]

@@SMPostcards Hi, thanks for getting back to me !. I think I have seen something like "Eco" mailers at Ebay. They are outer white envelopes made of thin cardboard, aren´t they ? I hesitated to buy them because I thought they would add much to the weight, but perhaps I am wrong ? Do you know how much do they weigh aproximately ? Consider I have to add the weight of a postcard, which is around 5 grams, plus a thin poly sleeve. Do all the materials including the postcard weigh less than 20 grs in total ?

[@SMPostcards]

One Eco Swift Mailer is weighted 250GSM and I can put 3-4 Postcards with thin sleeve for each in it for around 1oz.

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

Is that first envelope than what you were using before? when the standard envelope with tracking thing first started? For some reason I thought that envelope looked different than what you used before....

[@SMPostcards]

If your talking about the small white envelope yes same envelope. Ecoswift 6.5 x 4.5 Rigid Mailer

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

@@SMPostcards okay cool.

[@cjpenning]

Anyone tried the Juvale rigid mailers? They seem to be just like the Ecoswift, but have a tearoff ribbon for opening the envelope.

[@SMPostcards]

I think I have are they a little heavier as well?, I cannot remember.

[@cjpenning]

@@SMPostcards Yes, I think so. Amazon says 450gsm vs. 250gsm for Ecoswift. Maybe the extra weight is a drawback.

[@SMPostcards]

I think those are the ones I have as backup when we could not get the Ecoswifts during the lockdown. I never opened the box :) I just have then as backup.

[@cyberdan1000]

I am a store owner also but not as big as yours. Doesn't ebay give a $$ voucher every quarter or two for shipping supplies to store owners?

[@SMPostcards]

Yes depends on the level of store you have.

[@suyesmith]

With more expensive post cards, $30, 40; 50...., 1, 2, 3 cards, do you put them in a box? Did I miss something?

[@SMPostcards]

Yes if it is over 20.00 I put them in a Sleeve, ridged Holder and a box. If it is over 3oz then it goes in box as well like allot of 10 cards would be a box.

[@brendabernard1613]

How much does eBay charge you for a label when you sell a postcard?

[@SMPostcards]

64 cents

[@brendabernard1613]

I’m not sure what I am doing wrong but I sold a card for 3.99 I would pay postage. eBay charged me 4.21 to send it.

[@SMPostcards]

Did you have a option to select eBay Standard Envelope on the Shipping Screen?? If not check the eBay Category you have the postcard listed in. eBay Standard Envelope uses certain Categories and if not in the right one will not allow ESE to be used.