How To Use Pirate Ship To Save $$$ On Shipping Costs!

Pirate Ship is a 3rd party shipping service that, when used correctly, can save you hundreds of dollars per year on certain shipments. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about this platform so I wanted to make a video explaining how it works and the correct ways to use it.
I hope this helps you guys have a better understanding of how cubic rate shipping can save you money :)
Thanks for watching!
Here is the link to the calculator: www.pirateship.com/usps/prior...
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[@jasonmelling2412]

I used PS today and saved $12 on a 17lb package sold on FB marketplace. Thanks for the tip

[@HairyTornado]

That's awesome!

[@susanabushaban2719]

Hairy Tornado can you ship only poly bag with out box in side like if you had a shirt to put in

[@davidg2835]

hey, that's what im trying to do. So how the payment process work?

[@elizabethb6677]

thanks for this video. im a new seller. my question is, if im selling on mercari, how to i price the shipping using pirateship if i don't know yet the zipcode of my would be buyer? do i just use whatever zipcode and pray no one from alaska or hawaii buys my product? @hairytornado

[@jacknguyen4033]

@@elizabethb6677 I haven't done it myself but I remember there is a gentleman explains how he does it. Basically he calculated the shipping cost as if he is shipping it to Hawaii but then he includes something stating that he will refund the shipping cost via check or zelle if the customer pays more in shipping then s/he should. I don't know how that works...

[@citizenstyles3282]

You are the very first one I have seen that explained it so well that I completely understand it all for the first time ever. Thank you!

[@B0BBuys]

Finding pirate ship has saved me a few times. Business with integrity!

[@nerdyoldwoman9651]

Same here. Their customer service is great, too.

[@BenPrindle]

@@nerdyoldwoman9651 The best!

[@garlandragland]

Pirate Ship has one of the best web designs I've EVER seen. So simple, so clean, so glitch-free. They should teach a course on website design. Also, their customer service is FANTASTIC and they have a live support chat, which to me is what separates great website customer service from mediocre

[@sidehustletestimony7884]

#1 reselling content on youtube

[@MooreIncome]

100% agree.

[@electoblaze]

One of the top 5, trult

[@HairyTornado]

You're too kind!

[@lbibeau]

Well crap! I wish I would have seen this an hour ago. I thought I was doing good checking both. Tonight I packed up a pair of heavy Red Wing Boots, checked both and got the same price. What I didn't realize about PS is you can do measurements in 1/4 inches. I rounded up to 6.5 when it could of been 6.25. Had I realized that I could of saved another 2 bucks! Thanks for the videos and information!

[@misskat3868]

Who would have thought 0.25 would make a $2 difference in shipping cost? Appreciate your post! :-)

[@MooreIncome]

Heard a lot about Pirate Ship but have never used them. Now that I am getting back into reselling, this is definitely going to come in handy! Thanks for the great info!

[@staceydaywalt8041]

That was an excellent explanation of Pirate Ship. I kept wondering why I couldn't save with box in bag like everyone seems to. You explained it so I could understand perfectly. Thanks for taking the time to do this and to go into such great detail. Very informative!

[@kevinaddison5299]

Definitely one of the most informative videos about Pirateship that I've seen. Thanks man.

[@BKVendingFlipping]

Josh, I so needed this, I am going to get my Pirate Ship account set up today. Thanks for all the work that went into this, I know it was a lot.

[@CarolanRoss]

I've waited WAY too long to learn how to ship with Pirate Ship. THX Josh, best explanation I've found and have watched many videos. KUDOS! 😄

[@jpowell52000]

Great videos! I do eBay as a hobby (since 5/2003). I usually search for hard goods and collectibles. I haven't thrift shopped for a while, but these videos are giving me that "itch" again. Keep up the good work!

[@Gary_Daytona]

Well done HT! Very well explained, and your best tip is to use the calculator and figure out the cheapest rate to ship BEFORE you pack your item in a box and get rates. I learned the hard way on that. I took a snapshot of the charts of the mailing boxes and soft packs for cubic shipping so I can look at them at a glance over my shipping supplies. Great video especially for newer ebayers. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@HairyTornado]

Thanks Gary!

[@LilMissQuazyQ]

Thanks for clearly explaining this. I've never used it because I've heard to many others explain Ways to get around the system but I like that you describe it honestly.

[@electoblaze]

Truly game changing advice, Josh. Your tip on connecting pirate ship to eBay was definitely a concern of mine....no longer! :)

[@SonnyLasVegas]

Great detailed info for pirate ship. Much of the info I didn’t know about and been using PS for several months now. I also enjoy how they refund you if you’ve accidentally over measured and over weighted shipped items automatically. They really do look out for you 👌🏼

[@MooreIncome]

That is awesome that they do that!

[@SonnyLasVegas]

Moore Income had no clue they did. Talk about integrity 👌🏼 I’ve been refunded three times now.

[@MooreIncome]

@@SonnyLasVegas 👍 That's legit!

[@afgdoncorleone4010]

I heard a lot about this service but no one explained it better then you.. Thanks for all that you do..

[@crisy_248]

I’m looking into selling handmade jewelry online and this video just saved me some money so thank you☺️

[@stephendrake6927]

Thanks for this video. I've heard you talk about Pirate Ship in the past but this video was perfect in letting me grasp what kind of shipments would be beneficial using Pirate Ship. I need to sign up.

[@buckeyegarden571]

Was watching your live video from yesterday when you mentioned this video so I had to come watch. Thanks for the info

[@richardsealy4956]

Thanks for the tip on Pirate Ship. I just compared them on 8 packages and four of them were cheaper and saved me about 14.00 total! One package from CA to FL was 10.00 cheaper! WOW! Thanks again. Rich

[@californiapattycakes4417]

THANK YOU for sharing. I am going to watch again since I have just started with PS 👍🏼😊

[@misskat3868]

WOW! Really really appreciate your explanation for Pirate Ship. Exactly the info I needed. You're awesome! :-)

[@marcopalacios404]

I think you made a great point with the box in a bag shipping method. I see it abused all the time as well on IG/KZbin. There are some people who aren't fully aware of how it works and there are those know but simply don't care. I really enjoyed your video and just subscribed!

[@kierawilliams7047]

Your video was super helpful! Thank you for explaining what type of shipments would be best for using Pirateship! I’m selling a box of heavy boots and the USPS Priority Mail Shoe Box is going to be SO extremely helpful. Because USPS offers the Medium Flat Rate box for $15 something ☠️

[@eddiefrazier8118]

Thanks for this video. I heard about pirate ship but haven't really checked it out. Shipping is probably the most difficult thing for a new reseller so videos like this is very helpful. Thanks again man

[@HairyTornado]

My pleasure. Usually once people finally figure out regular shipping they are too over it to learn about cubic rate haha

[@eddiefrazier8118]

@@HairyTornado this is true. Im sorta getting used to it now but always looking to learn

[@jergagne9]

🙌🏻🙌🏻 perfect timing on this vid

[@shouldacoulda6377]

Josh great vid bro ! I’ll be looking into it as more serious reseller this year. Thx !!

[@Nana_Tink]

I forgot to comment, thanks for this video. I really did learn what I needed. I was always comparing the wrong way, First Class, Parcel, etc., Now I get it. small but heavier things. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@WesleyHiggins]

I appreciate the honesty you have in running your business.

[@sharonyancey7641]

I was thinking the same.

[@shellym.6631]

I really needed this video! Thank you so much🌟

[@-------------------DD]

Great info. You made it very clear. Thanks so much

[@otnipdrofflips6893]

Great content, helps me understand Pirate Ship a little better. Thanks

[@curbcleanup1803]

This is maybe your most helpful video I have seen. Thank you!

[@HairyTornado]

Thank you!

[@TheJohnsonCrew]

THIS IS AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm so pumped!

[@RKTreasureCenter]

Pirate ship works good. The hardest part is just giving it a try. Great Vid. 😁👍

[@kudos2writers]

I'm so glad I watched your videos. I signed up for pirateship after opening my store one month ago and even though I only saved $1.43, it's a savings! I sell everything with free shipping and, of course, the buyer was 3000 miles away from me. LOL!

[@kudos2writers]

To put this into perspective the box was 8 x 8 x 3 and it weighed 1 1/2 pounds. eBay wanted to charge me more money so I checked pirateship and saved. I know there are big savings when you ship heavy packages.

[@litestreamer]

Great summary on Pirate Ship - thanks!

[@gijeet5374]

Great video. Nice work. Thanks for doing this!

[@thelokifiles]

Amazing source of info, thanks dude.

[@Killasone]

Awesome video. I can't help but think I was one of the triggers to make this video as you helped me the other day.

[@HairyTornado]

I've been wanting to.make this video for a long time haha

[@MayraKinq]

Haha I was going to ask what is this on a previous video! lol thank you!

[@leticiamartinez8785]

Excellent video thank you for the info. Very informative.

[@speonjosh]

THanks for the explanation. I'll definitely give it a try.

[@js6721]

I love using pirate ship, makes shipping so much easier for me 👌

[@FormerfishsFinds]

Thank you for this video! I can't tell you how long I spent trying to shove boxes into bags and it was funny seeing you do the same. Of the reselling videos I watch I find myself enjoying yours the most. Thanks for the content and inspiration.

[@harrisonhanson2998]

Very helpful! Thank you sir.

[@zachhamilton6291]

Thanks for the tip man, just signed up!

[@mastertechnician3372]

Thank you Josh. Very informative clip.

[@lovieruttman6269]

Love love love this video!!

[@pammckenzie1007]

Awesome just what I needed, thanks

[@aznsketcher]

Really great thorough info. 🔥👍👍

[@gorjes]

Dang! Dropping a lot of knowledge here! Love that you used Chuck E Cheese in your example. LOL! No questions, I have an account but rarely use it. Maybe I will look into it for those heavier items though. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@HairyTornado]

I sold a thick leather jacket today that weighed 3lbs 7 ounces. Priorty was like $12.85. I checked pirate ship and it was $9.50. The heavier the item is, the more you'll save. If that jacket would have fit in the same box but weighed 20 lbs, it STILL would have cost $9.50.

[@inaboxinthegarage]

Very Informative! Thank you!

[@juliebrownfield3255]

super helpful!! Thanks!

[@sandratalbert9578]

Great helpful idea!!!

[@dadxfujifilmphotography4298]

Wow! Love this video very on point!

[@hdbinnc8583]

Well explained! Thank you.

[@terrilamb5312]

You made this video for me.. I was THAT whisper in your ear lol If you had a "join" button for these types of videos, I'd sign up! SO valuable!

[@MooreIncome]

Would definitely "join" too!

[@andyrobinson5829]

great video Josh. Thanks

[@sunshinestateseller7764]

Very helpful!! Thanks

[@chuckweb66]

Great info. Been using pirate ship for a month now.

[@poop-yd4kc]

Dude was looking up pirate ships did not know it's the hairy tornado!!!!! Me and my mom love to watch your yard sale videosw

[@HairyTornado]

Thank you!

[@gregtrent5068]

Subscribed abs liked, thanks for the helpful info

[@BigDaddyNC]

Great job teaching us. Thanks

[@melin1974]

Huge help!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@chiefc4sh577]

I just found your channel 30 mins ago and I just found this video. I enjoy your content already.

[@MooreIncome]

You're in for a real treat! All his videos are awesome!

[@chiefc4sh577]

Moore Income i was so inspired by his videos I went out to goodwill and I was able to find around $300 worth of potential profit

[@MooreIncome]

@@chiefc4sh577 Way to go! Look forward to hearing when you make sales!

[@chiefc4sh577]

Moore Income thanks

[@KJ-wu4lg]

love pirate ship! their customer service is excellent

[@scottmarinello3797]

Great explanation. Thanks.

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Great video! Thank you 👍🏾👌🏿👏🏽

[@mario1diaz]

WHATS UP BRO THANKS FOR THE HELPFUL INFORMATION NOT JUST ON THIS VIDEO BUT ALL YOUR OTHER ONES I HAVE BEEN RESELLING FOR SOME YEARS NOW BUT IM ALWAYS LEARNING FROM THIS GREAT COMMUNITY! MUCH LOVE FROM LAS VEGAS!

[@susanknight9144]

SC here too and new to selling on all these platforms

[@TheGardenAndWormLady]

im so glad i found your channe, new sub here

[@karisahill7029]

Thanks so much for clearing up the box in bag method! Almost did that wrong😫!

[@HairyTornado]

99% of people do it wrong

[@manuelcolon244]

Great info, I really appreciate that you take your time to teach this. Can I use usps boxes and generic boxes on pírates ship ?

[@HairyTornado]

Yes you can use all generic boxes (as long as they are not over 18" in any direction) and you can use the 6 usps shipping boxes I talked about in the video.

[@jewelm1042]

Hello! So thankful you explained pirate ship very clearly. Was hoping you could enlighten me whether I can tape the poly bag over the box corners or just leave it untaped. There's conflicting ways being shared out there. I find I can trust your input on this. Thanks 😊

[@HairyTornado]

There is never a scenario where a box in a polybag would get a better rate than a box alone. There would be no need to use the bag, much less tape it

[@dinahwade3962]

New string to get started thank u

[@Lobster619]

Great video.

[@t.e.1189]

thank you for the clarification

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That was so damn helpful.

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Thank you!!!

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New subscriber here!

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[@tcollum5964]

Hi, love watching your videos! Do you know if a clear polybag is allowed with PirateShip Box in a Bag? I happen to have a good many large clear ones. Thanks!

[@HairyTornado]

There is no point. There is never a situation where putting a box in a bag is any cheaper than just using the box (if done appropriately)

[@philmartinez1872]

Thank you

[@CommonwealthPicker]

Gotta love some pirate ship.

[@mikegee1006]

Haha I just got an ad for pirate ship when I clicked on this video I had just signed up right before this

[@DumpsterDivingMotherHustler]

Thanks i need to check out the shipping on tht place.. would like to sell on ebay again..

[@buckclydesdale]

Heard you mention Pirate Ship on a previous video and I've been using them ever since. Just plain fool-proof. I had to stumble around a bit the first time I was sending something Media Mail, but I found the checkbox after a quick look through their help system. I need to look back into my box sizes and make sure I'm taking full advantage of the cubics.

[@HairyTornado]

If something is media Mail, PS wont help any. That should just be done through Ebay. Yep, with cubic rates, it's all about box sizes.

[@papabearauctions7683]

Awesome Josh thanks!! This gunna be a dumb ??, In many videos I noticed all your items are in a clear bag that you store #'d in a bin..What are the exact name of those bags?? My main problem with my resell is storage after I list it..I thought your way was extremely efficient aswell as clever...thanks again for all the tips..I been doing this for 12 years and have still learned alot since discovering your videos👍

[@HairyTornado]

They are linked in the description

[@papabearauctions7683]

Thanks!!

[@gabih7481]

Could you do a video on how to ship media mail through Pirate Ship??🤓

[@hiphopthriftergarlen]

Hey Josh what is the biggest USPS BOX YOU CAN USE WITH PIRATE SHIP WITH ITEM WEIGHING 20lbs and what would that box cost? Thanks good stuff Josh like always ✌🏾

[@MrRickb04]

Josh, great video and great PS info. Thanks. I have an unrelated question... if I want to list something like a pair of shoes on Ebay with free shipping would it be best to calculate shipping to the furthest point from me and add that price on all similar shoe listings? Or is there a better method to offer free shipping? Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@HairyTornado]

If the shoes weigh less than 3lbs, I would add about $10 to the price to cover most of the shipping locations.if they weigh more than 3lbs, I would not do free shipping.

[@MrRickb04]

Thanks Josh! You're very helpful.

[@diamondsdancing1547]

Can we ship will poly mailers? Do we have to calculate all the sizing and stuff they don’t have a flat rate option?

[@lindamummert6180]

Do you have a video explaining how to get the postage and pay for it

[@Gigislaps]

Wait... this didn’t premiere? #shook Lol but this is an amazing breakdown of Pirate ship. Wow 😳 I can listen to an informational video much more without the premiere personally 😊

[@HairyTornado]

I was going to premiere it earlier but I sent it to the folks at pirate ship for them to look over and make sure all my info was correct. I want to make sure anything I tell you guys is 100% :)

[@Gigislaps]

Hairy Tornado wow. That is legit. Also I feel smarter after watching this! Thank you Hairy Tornado 🌪

[@tibet1976]

Love the explanation of what it is, but I’m still wondering how exactly I’d use it. Like, do I need a scale, printer? Do I just take it to the post office, give it to my mailman? Is there a label I need to stick on the package? Something I scan at the post office?

[@TheTampaBayPicker]

Thank you for all that information.

[@LJack-ck8uh]

So when doing an eBay listing with calculated shipping how would I add the pirate ship option in as a choice?

[@manuelcolon244]

Hi hairy, ones I post a item on eBay, there is a way to see my product on my account with out check the page ( public ) page?, hope you understand. I also want to point that you honesty Wen you do business is for sure one of mayor reason why I watch your videos. God bless you my friend!!!!!