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How To Use Mailing Tubes With Stamps.com

Posters can be found anywhere from college dorm rooms to home offices. Whether a poster is autographed and special edition or simply a reprint of someone’s favorite movie, they can…
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5 Tips for Shipping Books

Back-to-school shopping for both grade schools and colleges has been on the rise. According to the National Retail Federation, 2022 yielded almost $37 billion for grade shopping and almost $74…
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Can I Ship Beer or Wine Using the USPS?

You’ve just tasted a great selection of Belgian beers. You want your friend in the next city or state to enjoy them too. Can you mail a case of amber…
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Shipping to Canada: Taxes, Duties & Tariffs

Selling internationally doesn’t come without its challenges. Like any other country, Canada has duties, taxes and tariffs you will need to be aware of. If you haven’t gone through the…
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Maximizing Profits on eBay: Four Hot Products to Sell Now!

Even though I am an eBay seller and educator with 16 years’ experience and 20,000 + feedback, I am constantly trying to think of ways to work smarter, not harder. …
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Reusing Boxes – 5 Tips To Help You Stay Out of Trouble

Reusing boxes can make you feel good.  You’re saving the environment!  You’re reducing waste!   You’re saving money!  But are you making a mistake?  Well, that depends. Cover Unfamiliar Markings First…
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Priority Mail Flat Rate Best Practices

Compliance with USPS rules and regulations is an important aspect of being a successful seller and shipper. One rule to definitely keep in mind is that Priority Mail Flat Rate®…
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The Correct Use of Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes

Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes feature one low flat rate, so price is determined by the box or envelope you choose and not by the weight or distance the package…
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Simplify Mass Mailings using Microsoft Word’s Mail Merge

Every New Year’s Eve, my family gathered together to enact one of our favorite traditions: ranking all of the Christmas cards we’d received that season.  The three winning cards were…