HOW TO SHIP ON ETSY | SHIPPING BASICS | STARTING AN ETSY SHOP | LETTERS FLATS AND PACKAGES

Hey budget fam! Today we are discussing the very basics of shippings products. Let's start by chatting about the differences in shipping USPS letters, flats, and packages. Then we are going to talk about how to ship on the Etsy platform and how to create presets to make the shipping process easier. You guys know I just started my Etsy shop a year ago and before that point, I had no experience running a shop or using USPS. If you have any information to share, please leave a comment below! We would love to learn from you. 💗 As always, thanks for all the support and thanks for being here! If you have any questions my email is [e-mail] 💗💗
Happy watching! With Love, Jordan
Resources mentioned in this video:
USPS letters resource: pe.usps.com/businessmail101?V...
USPS flats resource: pe.usps.com/businessmail101?V...
USPS packages resource: pe.usps.com/businessmail101?V...
Products mentioned in this video:
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7x9 rigid mailer: amzn.to/3qwMtT6
9 x 12 rigid mailer: amzn.to/3Qs77OR
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9.5 x 14 bubble mailer: amzn.to/3TRQy1X
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[@nichollefearon9346]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m trying to start an Etsy shop and figuring out the shipping component of it is driving me NUTS! This video was extremely helpful

[@thedramaticpanda]

I’ve been shipping my flats as a package 🤦🏻‍♀️ thanks for the info that will help SO much! ❤️

[@EllieandGinger]

You are so sweet to share all of that information. I think a lot of shops don’t share things because they probably think “well I had to do my research, you go do yours” lol like it took me 2 years in my business to get a rollo printer and realize I could save a TON of time and money taking care of all my labels at home and just dropping them off. I was curious about the rigid mailers on whether they could be considered flats. I’ll have to give that a try when I open my 2nd shop ☺️

[@threesixty3D]

Newby to Etsy here! You just parted the shipping clouds for me! So very helpful! Thank you!

[@ashleyrainbow8888]

I am so happy I found your channel I just got approved for Etsy and this video is very helpful I'll be listening handmade ceramic mugs and handmade crocheted keychains ❤❤

[@AmethystBudgets]

Whoop whoop! I love these kinds of videos!!! I love seeing how other people do it :3 Ive been doing it for awhile but its still fun to watch

[@brandyblock6126]

Oh My Gosh this is the best video to help with shipping!!!! I have been so confused and this is a goldmine of information. Thank You!💚

[@cristybudgets]

Thanks for sharing, Jordan!!! Your shop is doing great!! 💕💕

[@AtlantaRae]

Just started an Etsy shop and was so overwhelmed by the shipping process! You don't know how much I appreciate this video. This has helped me to understand shipping now! Thank you so much!

[@withoutlimitsbudgets]

Absolutely amazing Jordan thank you for sharing! Would love to see a video on how you do your A 6 trackers. I’m still struggling a little bit over here on canvas pro on how to size my trackers for our different savings challenges

[@mojosmoney]

This was so helpful!! I had no idea about the distinctions between the different types of mail.

[@healthygirl3021]

Thank you this was super helpful! Restarting my shop, and now have items that can ship as flats. It’s difficult to find this info, thank you for creating this video, Jordan! 👏🏼🌟🌸

[@MLocheBudgetsDesigns]

You are a gem! Shipping has been killing me. Thank you so much for this video! 🥰

[@reinventingrene]

Omg you are my biggest girl crush right now! Love you budget nerd! Thank you for this!!!

[@sandymiller99]

This was super useful-thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@BudgetsWithELMA]

Omg this is super helpful, thank you for sharing this 😊

[@charlottesmith830]

Hey Jordan. 💝💎 love this video .

[@pummichell]

Thank you so much! It wasn't boring at all. On the contrary, this information really helps me- I've been selling on other platforms but Etsy is, for some reason, intimidating when it come to all the settings. I appreciate how you're explaining things!

[@cherylhuger8447]

Great video Jordan!

[@user-tm4tl9dn4l]

Hey girl! Thank you soooo soooo much! I was soooo confused- and you’re right nobody tells this stuff starting out and would be sooo helpful especially if you consider offering free shipping or just trying to figure out your profit margin and what you should price your items at while still being profitable and competitive . Again thank you so much I’m excited lol!

[@lorecmorin]

This is such a good informational video thanks for sharing 🥰

[@vrvalero]

You are so sweet and thoughtful to explain all this in detail! I'm starting my first Etsy shop and feeling very lost so this was super helpful. I'm sure I'll keep coming back to it for reference. Thank you!

[@JordanBudgets]

You are so welcome, I'm so happy it was helpful! ❤❤❤

[@silynthiabudgets18]

Great info Jordan.😍

[@myraelaine9724]

This was so helpful THANK YOU!

[@aserrano36]

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!

[@kristenbudgets]

Thanks for sharing Jordan. Do you get the card stock on Amazon too?

[@justanothershuckingday]

Hi Jordan love. Ur videos. I love the. Info. And. Learn so much from u. Ur awesome

[@JordanBudgets]

Thank you Lori, love you!!! ❤❤❤

[@justanothershuckingday]

@@JordanBudgets love. You too. Jordan. Ur awesome. And. U and Tara. Are my favs. And I learn so much from u guys. Getting things up and running. And will be on KZbin. In Abt a week

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

Thanks for all the information ❤

[@fayetarin6837]

Hi Jordan. I've tried twice to let you know that those postal measures are sold on ebay. Try typing in USPS letter measure shipping tool. Thank you for all of your information.

[@sienf5892]

Thanks for sharing!! You can find those usps mailing size gauge on Etsy!

[@EpicCutz]

YOU SAVED ME

[@donnaconnolly4852]

Jordan, really enjoying watching the videos. I am trying to print cards that are 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 flat cards and my printer is not cooperating nor does it look professional like yours. What types of printing services should I look into? Do you have local ones you use or are you using something online?

[@alaina7875]

OMG! This was INCREDIBLY helpful! Any chance you know if there is a way to do Etsy CALCULATED shipping with letters or flats? So far, I haven't been able to find any resources. It looks like because you do all of yours as a flat rate, you avoid running into this problem! That's awesome! I do have some items in my shop that always have to ship in bubble mailers and some that always have to ship in flat photo mailers, so I'm curious if there is a way to set that up that you know of?? I'm asking you because your video is the only helpful thing I've been able to find regarding anything with letters or flats :)

[@dinosaurbiscuit7285]

OHMY I need this awesome information because I'm still struggling about choosing bubble mailer or letters. Also, I hope it's not too late for you but the measurement for letter or not it's called the mail measure and USPS shipping template. It cost about $20 without tax. THANK YOU!!

[@staceygrier1699]

Great video

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

Can you use gift boxes that you would put clothes in? Or does it have to be USPS boxes?

[@pennysmitth2755]

Can u do a video on how to start a Etsy shop plz❤

[@JordanBudgets]

❤❤❤

[@rachellee8533]

Did etsy change the options under the drop down "package type"? 15:48 "letter" is not an option for me, i only have package/thick envelope, mailing tube, or roll. I've just been shipping with untracked postage for my other sticker orders, but i have an international order that i thought would be easier to buy a shipping label through etsy...can't get it to work though, it wants to charge almost $30 for a standard letter envelope lol

[@mythical.craftstarot]

I’m having an issues and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’m selling stickers packed in a simple envelope. In the Etsy store under packaging weight and size. When I type in the same dimension it’s saying shipping price is $4.00!!!! That’s ridiculous for a envelope and a stamp only cost 50 cents Does anyone know how to help. Please and thank you.

[@oceanicsun6]

My Etsy keeps generating a $6 ship price even if I lessen the weight and dimensions- any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@MassiveSwordAndCards]

Non-machinable letters cost 0.99cents and you have to ask them to stamp the letter "non-machineable" in the post office. I've called, I've gone there, I've asked. If you don't pay the right amount and don't have the stamp, there is not guarantee they won't try to put it through the sorting machines. Moreover, I've had terrible luck with letters. USPS has lost around 10% of my letters, and since they don't scan them (even the pitney bowes letters that purport to have tracking), it always comes back to hurt me. Letters suck so much. The big problem I have with Etsy is that they make no distinction between First Class subcategories. You can offer First class Mail and... that's it. Is it a letter? Is it a package? Who knows! As such, there's no way to offer a Letter AND first class package. Say, for instance, I want to offer the cheap free option with less safety (a letter), and an upgrade option for safety and tracking (a package). Nope, no way to do this without jumping all the way straight up to Priority. So, on my listings, It's Free shipping with a letter and an upgrade to freakin $10 for priority. They seriously need to fix this. I've called and emailed them complaining about this and they just don't give a shit. They read from their script and ignore my questions.

[@Kloves818]

You can make a separate listing with a flat rate cost for first class shipping! Not ideal but i've seen a few other people do this.

[@donnaconnolly4852]

Are you just putting a stamp on the flats that are under two dollars? Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. I also have been using my flat as a package this whole time!

[@JordanBudgets]

Nope, you don't have to do a stamp! If you are in the Etsy platform and it fits the requirement for a flat or a letter (even cheaper than the flat) you should see the option "letter" or "flat", this will let you print all of it right from the platform, even for the letters which cost less than $1. You don't have to purchase or use stamps or anything extra. I hope that makes sense! ❤️

[@donnaconnolly4852]

@@JordanBudgets Jordan, thanks! I wish I could create scenarios like you do, but I am not sure how to do that as I cannot make my own purchases. I think you are going into a customer pending order? Can you explain how I can test it? Anyway, can you just confirm for me if I am using the 8 x 6 x .50 rigid flat mailer (non-machinable), between 2-4 oz, selling greeting cards that can get a little puffy so according to the P.O. it’s considered a LARGE envelope because of the thickness, would I still use the “flat“ in Etsy and would I put in those dimensions to get a TRACKABLE label? If I put a 2 oz + a 1 oz stamp, as of 2/23/23, it would be $1.50. All of my listing descriptions say it is going non-tractable, so I would have to change all these listings as well. Really appreciate your help with this.

[@donnaconnolly4852]

I was able to do a sale today with the way you said by using flat and the above criteria!!! AMAZING!! Disregard above. Thank you so much!!

[@fayetarin6837]

This time it went through

[@justthethreeofus5055]

I always thought those non-bendable mailers were supposed to be shipped as packages! Wow!

[@JordanBudgets]

Ohhh good point! So a clarification that should have been made: if it is truly a nonbendable rigid mailer, it needs to be mailed as a package. If it bends and is flexible, it’s a flat. The rigid mailers I use have some give to them which makes them pass as a flat. Most rigid mailers do have some flexibility and bend to them and can pass as a flat. I’m sure there are some though that do not. ❤️

[@lanette1968]

Hello Jordan and everyone

[@JordanBudgets]

Hi LaNette!

[@abbycat000]

Terrible explanations. So confusing and disorganized.

[@JordanBudgets]

Awww, sorry! I did my best.

[@aliciacarrillo5421]

Omg Thank you so much, I have been searching forever to find info on shipping between envelopes and bubble mailers and actual packages. So much great info! 🤍

[@JordanBudgets]

Glad I could help!

[@jeanettesapartmenthomestea1603]

There are packaging supplies you can get free. You may do better shipping straight through usps because of their loyalty program. Also they have some boxes that is a flat rate no matter how much you put into those envelopes. If you want to talk more about this let me know and I will send you an email. I did send you an email. I sent you a picture