archerbro74
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im starting to trade alot more games and am wondering the cheapest shipping method you guys know about. Responses would be helpful, thanks
What is the cheapest shipping method for videogames?
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thelonepig
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First class USPS is usually the best. Most games are 7 ounces or under, so you can ship for $2.50 and under (including tracking) by using an online postal service like the one PayPal offers.
USPS regulations do not allow video games to be shipped by media mail any more, so as soon as you're over 13 ounces you're required to go priority mail or parcel post. Priority is typically less than a dollar more than parcel post, arrives faster and is generally treated better. You could also go UPS or Fedex, but unless you're shipping a large number of games, stick with USPS.
Also, if you're planning on doing a lot of shipping, invest in a postal scale. You should be able to find a decent model for under $50 that will allow you to weigh items up to 5 pounds or so. Purchasing bubble mailers in bulk is also a necessity (don't pay $0.79 each when you can get 100 for $20).
USPS regulations do not allow video games to be shipped by media mail any more, so as soon as you're over 13 ounces you're required to go priority mail or parcel post. Priority is typically less than a dollar more than parcel post, arrives faster and is generally treated better. You could also go UPS or Fedex, but unless you're shipping a large number of games, stick with USPS.
Also, if you're planning on doing a lot of shipping, invest in a postal scale. You should be able to find a decent model for under $50 that will allow you to weigh items up to 5 pounds or so. Purchasing bubble mailers in bulk is also a necessity (don't pay $0.79 each when you can get 100 for $20).
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