Understanding Flat Rate Shipping: How To Increase Profit With Flat Rate Shipping Boxes And Envelopes

Flat rate shipping is a valuable tool in any sellers tool box. USPS, Fedex, and UPS each have a flat rate program and in this video I discuss them all and how you can use flat rates to increase the profitability of your business. Flat rate programs can allow you to ship small heavy items anywhere in the country at low costs.
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[@DIYDS]

As simple as this may sound, I really appreciate how you have text in the corner to match what you are speaking about, at the exact time you were mentioning it. Thanks for that! Makes it easy to go back & reference ^.^

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment, Ill pass the kind words on to our director :)

[@kdm5706]

Now I realize why businesses do “Free shipping for order over $50” because u don’t make profit when ppl spend little, because the delivery fee makes u lose profit. The more ppl spend the less the seller lose profit from the delivery fee

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Exactly! Every year parcel shipping costs in the US rise by about 4-12% depending on the service level and carrier, but due to the wide spread of free shipping consumers are often unaware of this upward pricing pressure

[@debrabook3278]

Excellent info!! Wasn't even considering UPS or Fedex til now!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

No problem, Thank you so much for watching Debra! Be sure to check out the other carriers!

[@ashelywashere]

Thx for this content!

[@kiraedgehill4277]

Loved your video. Thank you for the info.

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@theetaviad]

This was great, very informative and broken down thank you!

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@joshuaedward9973]

Very informative! Thanks Man :)

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@christianrooversmusic]

Great video. Thanks!

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@DeemaTV]

I wasn’t considering FedEx until this video! Thank you for the clear interpretation 👍🏼

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you so much for watching! Appreciate it!

[@Krunch-ym3uf]

Looking at your website now. Thank you !!!!!

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mickrusso]

Great video !

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you Michael! Thank you for watching!

[@Swahiliangift70x7]

Great tips.

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thanks for watching!

[@bondo5696]

Thank you

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thanks for watching Dave! Appreciate it!

[@A1GAZ1]

THANK YOU

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you for watching!

[@jaquelinepascucci3602]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE CONTENT I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION: AS AN EXAMPLE, 1 BOX OF PURINA Dimensions: 11.6 in x 6.7 in x 5 in Item weight: 5.25 lbs WITHOUT SPENDING SO MUCH... BECAUSE IT DOESN'T PAY TO SELL IN A THIRD-PARTY MARKET. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE BJS USES A FLATE RATE OF $8.99... HOW? THANK YOU

[@yvonneheredia3888]

nice info tks

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you for watching!

[@peacelife]

Wowow didnt know both FedEx and UPS both have flat rate. I'm a new seller through Ebay but trying to sell on other platforms now. I dont see Ebay drop down has more option for these 2. Can you explain how to ship liquid and spray through these 2 bec USPS seem so strick and go in depth would be greatly appreciated

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

FedEx an UPS flat rates can be a great option. Depending on the volume you are doing you may be able to get set up with an account representative at either company. I'm not 100% sure if you can by Fedex or UPS flatrate postage through Ebay's UI or not, it may be worth asking on the Ebay forums. As to how to ship liquids it really depends on what hazards the liquid presents as well as the volume of said liquid. Generally speaking you want to use air tight containers and make sure you pack with exorbitant material. Here is an article I found that i think gives a good overview of the basics www.easyship.com/blog/how-to-ship-liquids I will add how to ship liquids to the queue of future videos and I thank you for the idea!

[@latashacooper-williams6834]

It would've been nice if you had included the prices for all of the flat rates.

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Thank you Latasha, will keep that in mind for future videos. Please note that the prices of flat rate packaging change every year so make sure you are getting your rates directly from the most current USPS rate schedule :)

[@Krunch-ym3uf]

Check them out its definitely worth it if you sell a lot of 1 specific thing or multiple things and let them handle that one no other shipping provider offer a good rate.

[@vmobile890]

Can we get these FREE flat rate boxes at the UPS store ?

[@Dahak6666]

What about if u were shipping poster tubes? Does that include in the flat rate too?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Dahak666, There is no flat rate for poster tube, however the post office does have free tube (triangular) mailers available you can order online or at at your local post office. Hope this helps and thank you for watching!

[@2luu]

went to the post office, one lady was nice and gave me the box another one told me they don't give them.

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

That sounds like typical Post Office behavior for you haha! You can order them on their website and they will mail them to you. Just search on the USPS supply page. Here is an example: store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-medium-flat-rate-box-1-P_O_FRB1

[@titazamora8042]

Can I put a label that says first class on a priority box or priority envelope ?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Tita, you can not place first class labels, media mail labels, parcel select labels, or any other carrier labels on Priority packaging provided by the post office. The only labels that can be used on priority packaging is priority labels. I hope this answers your question and thank you for watching!

[@sweetsecret8431]

I’m not a seller I just want to send a gift to My sister in Qatar 🇶🇦. The items are 1 white woman top, Macademia nuts coated chocolates and Macademia nuts Can I use flat rate envelope with padding? Ty

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Sugar Secret, You should be able to use a flat rate to ship to Qatar however please keep in mind that international flat rate is higher than domestic. Another thing that is important to check with Qatar's department of agriculture or their equivalent as exporting food product is often not allowed. Thank you!

[@jbkahl]

what if Im shipping a product in a 6 gallon pail can I still use flat rate packaging?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Zipper, As far as I know there is no flat rate packaging that can accommodate a pail that size, however you may be able to look into flat rate pallet shipping if you are doing bulk orders. I know Fedex has some flat rate pallet options where they provide a special container you load.

[@haliaaaxo]

Can I use my own poly mailers if I decide to ship flat rate?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Pomaikai, Depending on the poly mailer size sometimes you can use your own packaging with FedEx One Rate or UPS Simple Rate. When using the post office you must use their supplied packaging for the rate to be honored. Hope this helps!

[@adamtechsolutions5331]

You did not mention the prices of these boxes and envelopes. you need to state these thigns because it helps see whether it is worth doing. I know prices changes. But at least add this piece of information sicne you are talking about profit and saving from shipping

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Adam, I understand the criticism, but unfortunately since this video was published the rates on these mailers and boxes has increased twice already and are due for another increase in January. Any rates disclosed would be misleading to future viewers and prevent the content from being evergreen if you are interested in the rates as of October 2021 please follow this link and click "flat rate pricing" under domestic: pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#_c011 Hope this helps and good luck!

[@d2selling]

so for a business account is UPS or FEDEX better long term wise?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

It depends upon your specific negotiated discounts with each of the carriers. What one company pays can vary greatly from what another one pays when you get to the volume to have a negotiated contract. I've heard from others both answers depending on where they are located, what they are shipping, and what the geopolitical climate is. All in all best thing you can do is collect your shipping data and use your volume to negotiate with the major carriers and see which carrier wants your business most. Thank you for watching!

[@ThiagoThiago-iw6ej]

It's ok shipping 15 pants and clothes to luxembourg?

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi you should be able to ship internationally with flat rates however the price does vary based on the country. You can click here: pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm for pricing. Depending on the clothing they may or not fit. 15 articles is probably too many for flat rate

[@LIVITLUVIT]

???? You show boxes and tell no prices at all? What is the point then to this video then???

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi POLLARDMANIA, Thank you so much for watching! I am sorry you didn't find what you were looking for. The point of this video was to give an idea of the flat rate options available and a brief overview of how flat rate shipping works. I did not include prices as they change quite often and there are multiple pricing tier such as retail, commercial base, commercial plus, and contract rates. It is hard to make a video on pricing that is applicable to all viewers and is up to date. Thank you for your feedback though and maybe I will make a video with the retail rates in the future.

[@kengvue833]

you failed to tell us the flat rate price. Thumbs down

[@ShipmateFulfillment]

Hi Keng, Thank you so much for watching! I am sorry you didn't find what you were looking for. The point of this video was to give an idea of the flat rate options available and a brief overview of how flat rate shipping works. I did not include prices as they change quite often and there are multiple pricing tier such as retail, commercial base, commercial plus, and contract rates. It is hard to make a video on pricing that is applicable to all viewers and is up to date. For example the rates have changed twice in the last year alone and would already be out of date since the filming of this video. Thank you for your feedback though and maybe I will make a video with the retail rates in the future and include the date in the title.