First we would like to thank everyone who became “A Fan” of ShippingSupply.com. Through our Facebook Fan Page we will deliver our daily “Deal of the Day” updates and weekly sales specials.
And now we are happy to announce the winners of our “Free Shipping Supplies for a Year Contest”.
Grand Prize Winner:
Espacioshop Ventas (Encarnacion Flores)
Bubble Calendar Winners:
AJ Whistler
Linda Alexander Rightmire
Kayne Wisniewski
Otis Schroeder
Maiysha Somers-Jones
Aaron Doretta Koldenhoven
Seth Morrigan
Chris Martin
Janet Hurlbut
Bob Jones
Again, we thank everyone and hope you follow us to our next contest… @shippingsupply!
Do you want to register for a chance to win Free Shipping Supplies for a Year*?
What are you waiting for?
Simply become “A Fan” of ShippingSupply.com on Facebook by February 10, 2010 and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win Free Shipping Supplies for a Year!* Ten runners-up will receive a 2010 Bubble Calendar.
We will announce all winners on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 12 pm CST on the ShippingSupply.com Blog and Facebook page.
*Winner will receive a $100 store coupon monthly for 12 months.
This contest is in no way associated with or sponsored by FaceBook.
In our fourth Packing Tip Episode we take a close look at our Shipping & Mailing Scales including the UltraShip 35, UltraShip U2 and HD-150 shipping scales. Enjoy!
Packing Peanuts are a common loose-fill packing material used to prevent damage to fragile objects during shipping. There are four different types of Packing Peanuts: White, Pink Anti-Static, Green Recycled and Biodegradable. Let’s take a closer look at each type…
White Packing Peanuts: White peanuts are made of 70% new polystyrene and best used when presentation matters. They utilize an “S” design that allows for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled.
Pink Anti-Static Packing Peanuts: Pink Anti-Static peanuts are made of 70% new polystyrene and best used to protect static sensitive electronics from static discharge. They utilize an “S” design that allows for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled.
Green Recycled Packing Peanuts: Green peanuts are made of 100% recycled content typically the remains of other polystyrene loose fill. They utilize an “S” design that allow for interlocking within the packaging container for stronger cushioning and stability. May be re-used and ultimately recycled. Best choice for eco-conscious shippers that need a cleaner alternative to Biodegradable Packing Peanuts.
Biodegradable Packing Peanuts: Biodegradable peanuts are made of corn starch and are 100% biodegradable, recyclable, reusable and compostable. Best choice for companies with green initiatives or eco-conscious end users.
The two drawbacks with the Biodegradable peanuts are that they leave dust behind and they are edible and may attract rodents if used for long-term storage.
We hope this helps you to choose the Packing Peanuts that best fit your needs. Next month look for our first video packing tip.
Shipping Supply, LLC has moved into a new facility located in Waukesha, WI. Our new facility is much larger, which will allow us to add more shipping supplies and continue to grow. Our new corporate contact information has changed to the following:
Shipping Supply, LLC
1416 Poplar Drive Suite F
Waukesha, WI 53188
Hopefully lightning strikes twice as BuyCostumes.com, the world’s largest internet based retailer of costumes and party supplies, previously occupied the facility. They have since moved into a 360,000 sq. ft. facility in New Berlin, WI.
We are pleased to unveil our new real-time Order Status System. How does it work? Simply click on the “Track Your Order” text located on the top of every ShippingSupply.com page.
You will be directed to the following page…
Once there, input your order number and billing zip code and click “Track Order”. A pop-up will appear displaying your order status message including; Order Received, Order Shipped, Order Backordered, Ship Date, Tracking Number(s), etc. Additionally, all tracking numbers will appear as hyperlinks to UPS or USPS so that our customers can track their orders immediately. Please note that orders placed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays will not be updated until the next business day.
The Order Status is available 24/7. Simply CLICK HERE to check on your order!
Two questions we commonly receive from our customers are…
1. Are your shipping supplies made with recycled content?
2. Can the items I’m purchasing be recycled?
Those are great questions and we certainly appreciate our customer’s commitment to protecting the environment. With that said, a few months ago we created the “Eco Information Chart” that lists all of our product categories and answers the above mentioned questions.
The Eco Information Chart shows what our products are “Made from” (recycled content, post consumer waste, or conventional product). The chart also provides information on disposal options titled “After you are done” (100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable). On the bottom of the chart we have included definitions in effort to help our customers understand unfamiliar terms and processes.
Click on the screenshot below to visit our Eco Information Chart.
Okay, Shipping Labels aren’t exactly super heroes but they do help prevent damage to your package during transit by sending clear messages to all potential handlers. What is heroic is this protection only costs about .02 cents a label.
Our bright red Shipping Labels are available in rolls of 500 labels and are easy to use. Simply peel and apply. We stock the following labels with common messages…
Fragile Handle with Care
Glass Handle with Care
This Side Up
Packing List Enclosed
Invoice Enclosed
Made in the U.S.A.
We recommend placing our labels on multiple sides of your package or envelope to ensure that your shipment will arrive safely. In addition to handing labels, place instructional labels to help customers find Invoices, Packing Lists, or Bill of Ladings.
Every holiday season we get emails from various eBay Sellers asking “What should I use to ship my widget?” That said we want to suggest the best shipping supplies for a few of eBay’s most commonly sold items.
DVD’s/Video Games use DVD Bubble Mailers
CD’s use CD Bubble Mailers
VHS Tapes use VHS Bubble Mailers
Books use Bubble Mailers
Clothing use Poly Mailers
Pictures use No-Bend Mailers
Posters use Kraft Mailing Tubes
Jewelry use XPAK Poly Bubble Mailers
Coins/Trading Cards use #000 Bubble Mailers
Sun Glasses use Corrugated Mailers
Golf Clubs use 6 x 6 x 48″ Corrugated Boxes
Please Note: We recommend reading our Choosing the Correct Size Bubble Mailers and How Shipping Boxes are Measured articles to help choose the correct size product(s). Lastly, please remember to properly wrap fragile items and always insure your packages with your carrier. These extra steps will help to protect both your bottom line…and your reputation.
Shipping Supply, LLC has acquired ShippingTubes.com. With this domain name we plan to create a product specific landing page that will drive traffic to our main site ShippingSupply.com.
We are pleased to once again work with ecommerce management and consulting firm Groove Commerce, who will develop and design the landing page for this project. The landing page will resemble and seamlessly integrate with our main site.
The increase in traffic generated by the ShippingTubes.com will allow us to showcase our world class customer service and grow our business.
