How To Ship Stickers With TRACKING On Etsy: Cheap Way To Ship Stickers (55 cents)!

[@thequietonesspeak]

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[@gracepeterson2319]

Thank you so so so much!! I have been so frustrated with Etsy forcing me (and everyone else) to add tracking on packages over $10 when I normally just use stamps. This has been so so helpful now I don't have to pay almost $4 per package!

[@thequietonesspeak]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@braziliang]

1000% agree, thank you so much for this video. I was contemplating stopping my Etsy shop because nobody would want to pay $4 for tracking on item worth $3. Thank you thank you!!!!!

[@adrianacv727]

I agree. I was frustrating about $3.79 shipping when my product only costs $2.00. Thank you!

[@PerezFamily-w9x]

OMG!!! I've been spending the $3.92 every order!! You are a life saver!!! Thank you, little genius!!!! Made my day!!!!!

[@curesforvolta]

Thank you!! I hope I did it correctly! I can tell a lot of potential customers are deterred by the high shipping that the platform makes us use, so to learn that there is an alternative, cheaper option for shipping is awesome! Thank you!

[@thequietonesspeak]

Glad to help spread the word!

[@lilacdoodz]

This video was extremely helpful as I'm launching my first set of stickers. Thank you so much you saved me so much time researching this :D

[@celinekw]

Same! Thank you!

[@PeachyLeen]

OH MY GOSH. BLESS YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO. i've been trying to figure this out for so long, i hate having to charge my customers so much to have tracking on stickers thank you thank you thank you! :)

[@thequietonesspeak]

I'm glad it helped!

[@d3MoGames]

This is literally saving me right now! My Star Seller rating is nonexistent because I didn't know how to get tracking with just envelopes 🥰thank you so much girl!!

[@BigHatGina]

Thank you so much for this video! I was able to adjust my shipping prices and they're way better than the calculated Etsy ones I initially set up. So glad I can pass those savings along to buyers! I can't believe how confusing it is to set them up lol.

[@jenljune]

Girlfriend! You ALMOST lost me there for a second but I LOVE YOU for making this video! Thank you so much!

[@thequietonesspeak]

Glad I could help :)

[@notyourginger]

GOD BLESS YOU!!!! I've waited way too long to offer stickers just because of this whole shipping thing lol

[@mrssnow7942]

could you possibly show how the other shipping label prints out ? the one through etsy ? and how you package those ? i’ve been selling decals for years on etsy and i’ve never heard of this option !🥰

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi! It basically looks like if you were sending a letter. Your return address is on the top left hand side and the customer's address is in the middle. Itll be horizontal instead of vertical. You would package those in any envelope as long as it's not rigid (you can bend it). Its definitely a cheaper way to ship flat, lightweight products such as decals! Hope this clarifies.

[@thesassymom]

Thank you so much for this! It took me a few tries to get it right but now I'm able to ship using my label maker for the price of a stamp with tracking! Yay!!!

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi everyone! I forgot to mention, you cant use the Letter option with rigid envelopes. They have to be flexible envelopes, otherwise USPS will send it back.

[@MarkdishaDesigns]

Can we use bubble mailers for non trackable shipping?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@MarkdishaDesigns if you mean stamps, I believe so! I've gotten a few packages that way. I would double-check with USPS though.

[@shelbyjones2222]

What kind of envelope can be used with letter option?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@shelbyjones2222 as long as it's bendable you should be good

[@juliehamer5957]

THANK YOU! This is amazing! Much appreciated.

[@jakkudemoff3043]

Omg thanks for the amazing tips and i recognize the zip we're neighbors haha!

[@thequietonesspeak]

You're very welcome! And what a small world lol

[@jakkudemoff3043]

@@thequietonesspeak Also, does this only work with an envelope? Or is it possible with a photo mailer?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@jakkudemoff3043 the only rule is that the envelope has to be bendable. You can't use stiff ones

[@jakkudemoff3043]

@@thequietonesspeak ohhh ok thank you so much for your help

[@KCDdesign]

This is a great video! Wish i saw this a couple months ago! Thank you so much !

[@internetwaifu]

I am so glad I found this video! By any chance have you applied this method to international shipping? If so I would love to see a video for that!

[@thequietonesspeak]

This option isn't available for international shipping.

[@youtubeogcreator]

Brilliant!! Thank You

[@thevalerier412]

what is the max envelope size this will work on?

[@louisruth9348]

Fantastic Etsy shipping idea, but please don't put background music in your videos when your talking about things. It makes it so hard to hear you. If I turn up the volum to hear you speak the music goes up.

[@briizcustoms9543]

Can you make a video showing how to ship stickers for cheap with a tracking number? In general not just Etsy

[@thequietonesspeak]

I believe Etsy is the only platform that offers cheap tracking options for letters.

[@creativeclare]

sooo helpful, thanks a bunch :)

[@katieperna3130]

Thank you so much! This helped me a ton!!

[@thequietonesspeak]

I'm so glad!

[@Hyoshow]

Which Mail class do you use without shipping upgrade for the stamped envelopes when shipping stickers

[@thequietonesspeak]

First Class

[@mintgreen292]

This was a really insightful walkthrough. I've heard mixed reviews from sellers using the flats rates or the etsy tracking. Customers assume it's a USPS tracking number and they get confused and think their package is lost. It sounds like it been working well for you though? :)

[@thequietonesspeak]

Im glad you thought so! I have had some packages stuck in pre-transit or transit using the etsy Letter option but so far all have arrived.

[@sarahreed7059]

is this the same for international shipping? or how do you go about that? love the video thanks for the info :)

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi! This is only available for domestic orders. I use this option for domestic and ship with stamps for international orders.

[@sarahreed7059]

@@thequietonesspeak thank you!

[@MizzCrazyyChickk]

I’m a little lost with this. I understand the non tracking part of the shipping cost but when you add the upgrade, how will you know it’s with tracking and how much it costs for the tracking?

[@thequietonesspeak]

When someone choses the upgrade, it'll show up on the order. From there you can purchase a label through Etsy using the Letter option. Under 1oz is 55 cents. 2oz is 75 cents. 3oz is 95 cents.

[@JenGerman]

@@thequietonesspeak I did it like your video but now I can’t buy it through Etsy.. what am I doing wrong

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@JenGerman are you in the U.S.? its only available in the U.S.

[@lilliandavis8470]

Hello! How do you package to ship the stickers with tracking? Like for the tracking it’s still a shipping label, and that goes on the envelope?

[@thequietonesspeak]

I ship my stickers in envelopes. Tracking for that cost requires that the package/envelope be 0.25in thin.

[@lilliandavis8470]

Okay, how to print the shipping labels? It is directly onto the envelope? I’m struggling figuring it out.

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@lilliandavis8470 you can print on labels like you would any other label. It really doesn't matter

[@emcs6466]

@@lilliandavis8470 I was confused about this also because a shipping label won't fit on a normal envelope. I just tell my shoppers I don't provide tracking and use normal stamps. I wish there was a cheaper and better way to provide tracking.

[@lilliandavis8470]

@@emcs6466 I figured it out actually, so I print the labels using my regular printer and cut them to fit my envelopes. It’s actually cheaper than stamps also.

[@nezumithe-mouse6319]

Hello. I tried this today and when I filled out the Shipping Upgrades, the Shipping Service drop down shows USPS First Class is not an option. 😞 What did I do wrong?? TYIA

[@thequietonesspeak]

I think it's because etsy has required tracking on all orders now. I would recommend just using the Letter option as your default shipping method. It's currently 53 cents for 1 ounce.

[@nezumithe-mouse6319]

@@thequietonesspeak I see. How about for tracking? Is it priority mail for $3.95?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@nezumithe-mouse6319 the Letter option has tracking included

[@nezumithe-mouse6319]

@@thequietonesspeak Ah! Ok. Thank you for your help. Great video!

[@seph5959]

hii could you do this for international shipping? (Specifically us to Canada) bc it’s not working for me atm 😭

[@MiSprime]

Do you ship international? And how? I only ship stickers with a regular letter envelope (with the help of your video!) but have no idea how to set it up for international

[@thequietonesspeak]

I use to but not anymore. You can't ship international using the First class with tracking option. You would have to use stamps for international.

[@angelicaurrutia3057]

But there's no way to add tracking to a stamped envelope internationally.?):

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@angelicaurrutia3057 that's correct. I would add a note somewhere in the listing stating that if you chose to do international orders using a stamped envelope

[@hannahroberts1536]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDragonsGem]

Etsy doesnt let you leave the "Mail Class" blank. It wants you to choose something. What do you choose?

[@thequietonesspeak]

It would be First Class if using the Letter tracking option

[@natachapetite1008]

Do you think this can work in canada thanks

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi! As far as i know, this is only available in the US. Sorry!

[@cjlee2945]

so , there are two way of doing shipping letter with tracking right?

[@thequietonesspeak]

you can purchase a shipping label with tracking for 53 cents through etsy if its within the U.S. or you can ship it using a stamp and writing out the address.

[@ThimbleAndThistle]

This is super helpful thank you! I do have one question though; do we still add the stamp to the package? Or is it included in the price of the label.

[@thequietonesspeak]

If you're talking about the Letter option, the label is a shipping label so you don't need to add additional postage.

[@ThimbleAndThistle]

@@thequietonesspeak Thank you so much! This is going to save me so much time.

[@angelbiscuits]

am I supposed to just ship with a normal stamp if the buyer doesn’t choose the tracking upgrade? I’m confused ahh

[@thequietonesspeak]

If you do it like I did, then yes. Since posting this video I've switched to shipping everything with tracking.

[@racheltrevino8123]

Hello! I did this 2 days ago for the 1st time with 3 orders. 2 are showing in transit but nothing else and 1 hasn't even been scanned. Obviously USPS can't help it's not their tracking #. I'm assuming the 1 order is lost at this point.

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hello! I've had a couple orders still showing as "in transit" but they all arrived. Also you should give it more time. 2 days isn't enough time to be worried that they're lost. Especially with how USPS is struggling right now. I've had regular orders take a week to update to "in transit". Dont stress! They're still moving.

[@racheltrevino8123]

@@thequietonesspeak thanks will do and thanks for the video it's super helpful!

[@franktellez5439]

Under the shipping charge for the regular one i was confused because its asking for mail class

[@thequietonesspeak]

Yes, that would be First Class since you would be using First Class mail

[@newcheveu]

I watched the video and follow it. Thank unfortunately It won’t give me the 55 cents option because It says letter is not available for PO Box addresses. I’m not sure why? I had to pay Over $3. That sucks

[@thequietonesspeak]

Sorry to hear that!

[@maylynlittlebull8167]

I have a question, it may be confusing.. So if I were to do the 0.55 cent shipping fee with out tracking which is using the postage stamp. Would Etsy still need like tracking number to send to the customer? even though I'm doing the postage stamp. Hopefully this isn't confusing..

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi, I believe etsy requires tracking for any order over $10, dont quote me on that lol but if you ship anything under 1oz it should only cost you 55 cents to ship with tracking under the Letter option if shipping within the U.S.

[@maylynlittlebull8167]

@@thequietonesspeak Thank you so much!! I’ll check about the tracking for orders $10 and up 👍🏽

[@sabrinayock3137]

i went through all of these steps but when I go to ship an order, its saying "there no delivery services are available for your package settings".. what did I do wrong?

[@thequietonesspeak]

Are you in the US? Is the delivery address in the US? This option is only available in the US.

[@isabellahartman5588]

Would I be able to use a kraft envelope with this option as well? Or just a regular non bendable envelope?

[@thequietonesspeak]

It has to be able to bend.

[@isabellahartman5588]

@@thequietonesspeak Thank you so much!!

[@TLukins1]

Thanks so much for the info. How do you combine shipping for a customer so they don't have to pay extra?

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi! I'm not sure what you mean by combining shipping?

[@TLukins1]

@@thequietonesspeak If a customer buys say 3 different products do they have to pay individual shipping prices or can it be package together to save on shipping costs for them. If it can be bundled how do we set it up?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@TLukins1 Hi Tracy, they won't get charged extra unless you put an amount in the "Additional item" category. If you have different shipping profiles, they might get charged extra but you can always refund part of their shipping cost.

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@TLukins1 Tip: You can always sign out of your etsy account, go to your etsy shop and pretend you are purchasing multiple items in your shop to see if its charging your customers a lot.

[@TLukins1]

@@thequietonesspeak a Good Idea I will try that and see what happens

[@nataliastoev3784]

really confused about it....even when you choose letter in the packaging they will get a tracking...i am trying to understand why you said there is no tracking on the ".95" option

[@thequietonesspeak]

Since i posted this, etsy has now required everyone to ship with tracking so you can no longer use a stamped envelope option. I use to ship stickers using a stamp and just marking the order complete. That's why I said that option had no tracking

[@Peachypopcorn]

@@thequietonesspeak is this still the case for you? For marking orders complete, I’ve been able to select “USPS” and didn’t have to provide tracking info before marking as shipped. It made me select a reason for no tracking, but still was able to do it.

[@natir892]

Hi, Great content I have a question, I started selling stickers on Etsy but I got an international order and the shipping cost for that is $15 but I set up $0.95 for Domestic Shipping and the sticker cost it's $4 do I have to cancel this order, or there another way to ship this i really appreciate your help

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hello! This option isn't available for international shipping. You could cancel or ship using an international stamp through the usps website. If you do that I would suggest contacting the customer and making sure they're okay with it because there is no tracking with stamps.

[@lalaland1431]

This was so helpful! I have a question though, I tried this a while back but apparently USPS can’t track the number because they’re not the carrier. Is it still safe to drop it in the mailbox? Have you had any problems with this tracking option?

[@thequietonesspeak]

Hi! Yes tracking is through etsy not usps. It's a bit confusing but you can still drop it in the mailbox like regular mail as it is First Class. I've shipped plenty of these and have had no issues.

[@Lissbirds]

Starting in January, there's been issues with Etsy's tracking. The majority of my letter envelope orders never update from "pre-transit." I'm trying to find an alternative.

[@hallieholmes3219]

Did something change? It won't let me select usps first class shipping in the shipping upgrade settings.

[@thequietonesspeak]

I think etsy is requiring tracking for every order.

[@hallieholmes3219]

@The Quiet Ones Speak so I can't do what your doing in the video anymore? I was trying to follow your instructions but it won't let me select usps first class where you tell us too.

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@hallieholmes3219 I just checked and yeah I think its because Etsy is now requiring tracking for every order so First Class is the default and can't be used as an upgrade. I posted this video before etsy made that a requirement. You can just ship things out using the Letter option, its 53 cents and includes tracking.

[@hallieholmes3219]

@@thequietonesspeak would you be able to walk me through that or point me to a tutorial?

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@hallieholmes3219 under "Standard Shipping" chose "First Class" mail and put it in how much you would charge as a fixed price (53 cents + cost of shipping supplies). @6:41 shows you how to purchase a label with the "Letter" option thats 53 cents.

[@Lissbirds]

Have you experienced the issue with Etsy's tracking not updating from "pre-transit" lately? Many of my letter envelope orders are not updating from pre-transit. I've had customers ask where their stickers are. I even called Etsy and they said there wasn't anything they could do about it. 😕

[@thequietonesspeak]

Omg yes! It's been very frustrating. Idk what's going on with that. Thankfully I haven't had any customers ask about it but I hope it resolves itself soon.

[@xxsecretdreamerzxx]

Does this work if I just offer first class shipping free?

[@thequietonesspeak]

Yes

[@xxsecretdreamerzxx]

Sorry another question. Can we use polymailers or just pwe? I have 3d flowers that I want to ship in polymailers and it's still 1/4" but it won't work in a pwe.

[@thequietonesspeak]

@@xxsecretdreamerzxx hi! I believe thats doable. I remember I got a polymailer package with stamps so I'm sure you can!

[@xxsecretdreamerzxx]

@@thequietonesspeak ok thank you!!

[@after.moonrise]

My brain hurts! So basically I just need to ship as a Letter, keep the weight 1oz and Etsy will give me their Tracking? How did I not realize this, so easy!

[@thequietonesspeak]

Just make sure the "height" is set to 0.25 and I believe you can go up to 3oz

[@jayfre5783]

Sorry but this could have been a really informative video but sadly I was dizzied by the swirling pointer and constant uneeded scrolling that took away from the audio. A lot of folks could benefit from the information if it was re-edited wit less distraction and repetition.