You literally saved me!!! I had a payment reserve implemented on my shop out of nowhere which was a little annoying, so I am unable to get money from anything without tracking for 90 days. I didn't want to charge buyers for the 5 dollars for a shipping label for a 3-4 dollar sticker, so I have just been using stamps and hoping to wait out the reserve. This has totally changed things, I wish more people knew about this! :D
Hi everyone! Since posting this video, Etsy has increased the Letter option to 64 cents. Postage stamps are 68 cents, so its actually cheaper to go with Etsy!
I shipped my sticker using an A7 invitation envelope 5x7 with 120GSM and followed your instructions. I paid $.60 which is great! however, how come I cant track the shipment using USPS tracking site? it is showing "status not available". its been 1 week. what should i do?
@@joshmichharrington4100 Hi Josh, the shipping is a bit weird because it is USPS First Class but its through Etsy, not USPS. That is why you can only track it through Etsy and not USPS. Hope that makes sense!
As someone looking to switch to Etsy but also wanting to have tracking options for stickers - this video popped up at the absolute perfect time!! Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! 🥰💕💕
Thank you for this video! Super helpful and easy to follow. I just opened a sticker shop and had been worried shipping cost could discourage people from ordering.
Thank you so much for this video! the .25 inch thing was the one mistake I kept making and I could not figure out why it kept saying the letter was unavailable at 1 inch! I wasn't even aware that we could put a fraction of an inch in those boxes. Thanks sooo much!
Thank you so much for this video! I was also having the same problem of the calculated shipping costing more than the item itself. This is a great tip, thanks!
thank you!! i just spent the last hour trying to figure out how to update it manually. you have create a brand new listing, since if you "edit" an existing shipping option it doesn't even ask you about the pricing option.
Do you happen to know what size label these would fit? I know you mentioned using regular size printer sheets with 2 labels each but I'm trying to avoid cutting them down if possible!
Probably one the most easy to understand videos on this subject for me I have to say! One question tho, would this apply to a small bubble mailer say 4x8? It's my first time opening a shop and I wondered if it's better to use a small bubble mailer or rigid envelope?
Yay, I'm glad!! I have gotten a bubble mailer with stamps on it in the mail so I think that could work as long as the height is under .25 inches and weight under 3oz
I'm having trouble printing the envelope. When I purchase the label and try to print, it prints out sideways (i.e. portrait mode) on my com 10 envelope. How do you get it to print out correctly in landscape mode? Thanks.
Are you placing the envelope sideways? You would have to feed the envelope to the printer landscape mode. I'm not sure if there's a way to change how it prints out.
Thanks for sharing ❤ How can you scan and track them with the tracking, I follow ur intruction but i could not scan it at usps and i dont know how to track them to know if my customer receive it or not
Everything I've read says USPS First Class Mail does not provide a tracking number. How are you getting tracking without upgrading to USPS First Class Parcel?
i have A9 envelopes with the dimensions 5 inches (going top to bottom) and 8 inches (going left to right). So it would be 8L x 5W right? Also would the height mean the size of how much stuff is going inside the envelope and then you get the measurements?
I've been doing this since I opened my shop in October 2022. Now over 6 months later, the tracking numbers are stuck in the 'pre-transit' mode and I can't get my money from Etsy for 45 days since I can't prove i shipped or items were received. Odd since I paid for the postage through etsy and printed the label. Has this happended to you or anyone else lately? It worked fine for the longest time and now all of a sudden my shop is getting alot of orders and i'm not able to get my etsy deposits in a timely manner due to it looking like i haven't shipped anything. (I take to post office the day after the order) Thanks for a great video and any suggestions. :)
I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with Etsy! I haven't had the issue in which Etsy won't pay me because of the order showing as pre-transit but I've had a few orders show as pre-transit even though they were delivered. The only thing I can think of is maybe take them to the counter at the post office and make sure they scan it? Or reach out to customers to see if they got their orders? I'm not sure how you would go about letting Etsy know but I hope you are able to get your money! Good luck!
Thanks for this! I am about to open my shop but was wondering if we are still allowed to ship using stamps? I have already bought forever stamps but not sure if we can still use those. Thank you!
Hello, your video is extremly helpful, just had one question. Would this method be okay to ship with a 6 x 10 bubble mailer? I'm only shipping a sticker, it's bendable and only weighing 1oz. Thank you for the tips!!
@@thequietonesspeak thank you for the quick response! I really appreciate it. I have sold a few stickers through Printify (as I am sure you know, there is no profit there). But- i decided to order sample packs from stickermule (10 for 9$) for the popular stickers and make new listings to actually make a little money ha. I don't have the equipment or know-how to make the stickers myself. I must confess, I am a slow learner and will watch your video a few times to figure out how to do the shipping. I also need to figure out the most economical shipping materials. I am just starting with this, so I won't make any fancy thank you cards etc quite yet. Just need the cheapest envelopes and backing to mail the stickers. I will have to look at your other videos. thanks so much
Etsy is seriously the worst. They say you don't need tracking under 10 dollars but ding your account if you don't add tracking. So now my account doesn't get paid when I mail stickers. Hopefully this works.
Im still confused about the labels. I have my product, my store, my envelopes, shipping costs ect ect.. So how do I get these labels? Do I print them myself? Do I need a special label maker? Im about to open a shop to about 300-400 waiting customers and I absolutely to not want to write down names and addresses by hand. I feel like that would get out of hand very quickly. Whats the best way to make sure my orders go out in a timely manner without having to write all day?
I’m not sure I fully understand. If I am providing free shipping, but it looks like the customer is being charged $.95 for your stickers. If I sell greeting cards, would I choose the flat, 8 x 6 x .25? And that is with tracking?
If you're shipping with a bendable envelope, you can choose "Letter". You could choose "Flat" but it will charge you more. And yes, it includes tracking.
@@thequietonesspeak Oh, ok, my rigid flat envelope that is somewhat bendable is not actually considered "flat" in Etsy's terms, right? I've been told by the PO it is considered a large envelope. Would I be better off just putting a couple stamps on it and not doing tracking as I do need the rigidity of this cardboard envelope?
I made some sticker designs and had stickermule print them. Do I need to add stickermule as a production partner in etsy?I have only done POD so far so I am noit sure.
Thanks ! And I see the envelopes you tagged in your description from amazon say 4x6 but in the video preset we put 8x6 . Does that matter? Thanks for all your help 😊
@@kmac6218 yeah I had some left over of that size but when I restock, it'll be the one I tagged. USPS isn't that picky when it comes to dimensions as long as it's not a huge difference
@@thequietonesspeak so do you just ship the stickers in an envelope with the plastic bag? do you put them in card, or use card stock? In other words, is it ok to just put them in a cello bag and envelope?
@thequietonesspeak So I apologize if you have already covered this, I just found your channel today. But , do you make your own stickers or do you use like say Sticker Mule? Fantastic and detailed video btw!
Do not listen to this person. Etsy shipping is pitney bowes. It one hundred percent not trackable. If a customer claims non delivery etsy will 100 percent not back a seller and will refund the customer. Ground advantage has tracking its 4.00 and you are protected
Maybe this is a question for Etsy, but how long does it take for the USPS tracking number information to update? I used this method with a customers order last week, and they still have not been able to track their package. I looked up the tracking number provided after using the cheaper usps/etsy shipping method and it says that doesn't seem to be a USPS tracking number.
Still got questions? Check out my Etsy shipping Q&A: ua-cam.com/video/ZPMiz_yiAJA/v-deo.html
I just sold my first sticker today and i didn't know how to set it as a letter, thank you so much this video is a life saver.
Thanks homie. The height dimension was tripping me up cause I kept putting 1 inch instead of 0.25 in. Now it works!
You literally saved me!!! I had a payment reserve implemented on my shop out of nowhere which was a little annoying, so I am unable to get money from anything without tracking for 90 days. I didn't want to charge buyers for the 5 dollars for a shipping label for a 3-4 dollar sticker, so I have just been using stamps and hoping to wait out the reserve. This has totally changed things, I wish more people knew about this! :D
That's great! Glad my video helped!
thank you for saving my life! hahaha i sell stickers and the idea of marking tracked postage as more than the sticker even costs was killing me !
Hi everyone! Since posting this video, Etsy has increased the Letter option to 64 cents. Postage stamps are 68 cents, so its actually cheaper to go with Etsy!
I shipped my sticker using an A7 invitation envelope 5x7 with 120GSM and followed your instructions. I paid $.60 which is great! however, how come I cant track the shipment using USPS tracking site? it is showing "status not available". its been 1 week. what should i do?
@@joshmichharrington4100 Hi Josh, the shipping is a bit weird because it is USPS First Class but its through Etsy, not USPS. That is why you can only track it through Etsy and not USPS. Hope that makes sense!
Thank you so much for explaining this! Now I can stop getting a headache trying to figure it out lol
I was about to give up on my Etsy shop seriously. This video was super helpful and I cant thank you enough for the detail and walking us through it.
I'm so happy I could help :) good luck on your Etsy shop!
As someone looking to switch to Etsy but also wanting to have tracking options for stickers - this video popped up at the absolute perfect time!! Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! 🥰💕💕
Thank you for this video! Super helpful and easy to follow. I just opened a sticker shop and had been worried shipping cost could discourage people from ordering.
omg thank you!! I started shipping stickers and could not figure out how to get my star seller badge back. You're the best!
Thank you so much for this video! the .25 inch thing was the one mistake I kept making and I could not figure out why it kept saying the letter was unavailable at 1 inch! I wasn't even aware that we could put a fraction of an inch in those boxes. Thanks sooo much!
Thank you so much..i am about to start my etsy business soon selling patches and didn't know how to ship them at low cost ..once again, thanks so much
Thank you for the explanation!
Thanks shipping patches this way!!!!
I’m selling jibbitz for crocs and this honestly saved me thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for this video! I was also having the same problem of the calculated shipping costing more than the item itself. This is a great tip, thanks!
I have been trying to figure out a way to ship stickers faster and finally came across this video! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Finally! I've watched a few other videos and this was by far the best one! Very thorough! Thank you so much for the step by step instructions!
THANK U SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS♥️♥️♥️♥️
Glad it was helpful :)
just saved me sooo much frustration! thank you so much!!
thank you!! i just spent the last hour trying to figure out how to update it manually. you have create a brand new listing, since if you "edit" an existing shipping option it doesn't even ask you about the pricing option.
Thank you so much!! I knew this was an option but couldn't figure out how to make it work. All fixed now :)
Do you happen to know what size label these would fit? I know you mentioned using regular size printer sheets with 2 labels each but I'm trying to avoid cutting them down if possible!
This was SO incredibly helpful! Thank you so so much!
Thank you so much !! This helped so much
Explained it perfectly and to the point. Thank you!
Thank you so much I’m new to Etsy and planning on opening my shop soon and this is very helpful! Thanks ❤
I'm glad my video was helpful! :)
Thanks so much! I was missing the .25 inch part.
Thank you so much!! i just reached out to etsy support for help but that was awful.
This was sooooo helpful!
Thanks for the information, super helpful!
Probably one the most easy to understand videos on this subject for me I have to say! One question tho, would this apply to a small bubble mailer say 4x8? It's my first time opening a shop and I wondered if it's better to use a small bubble mailer or rigid envelope?
Yay, I'm glad!! I have gotten a bubble mailer with stamps on it in the mail so I think that could work as long as the height is under .25 inches and weight under 3oz
@@thequietonesspeak Alright I'll keep that in mind, thanks so much!
I have been searching for this info, Thank you sooo much!
Very helpful, thanks!
Thank you so much for this informative video!! 🤗👍
It helped me so much! Thanks girl
No problem 😊
Great video!! Straight to the point and very informative! This really helped me so much!! Thanks for sharing!!
Way helpful….thank you!!!!!!
THANK YOU!! THis helped me so much! Omg
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. Does this count towards the Star Seller program? Any downsides to shipping like this?
I believe it does! & only downside is occasionally some will be stick on "Pre-transit" but I haven't had an issue, they've always arrived.
Hello, how do you create your international shipping profile if you want to use stamps? Thanks for the info!
Thank you for sharing!
Why does it not let me create a shipping label on etsy? It just says "complete order". Please help
Thanks for the info! Do you print this out on normal paper and tape it to your letter envelope?
I use labels but yes you can also just use regular paper and tape!
Thanks so much really helpful!
THANK YOU so much!!!!
Great video, just what I needed.
What size label do you use to print the label?
You can fit two labels on a standard sheet of paper 8.5 x 11
I guess you trim some of the label for a letter sized envelope? I currently use Etsy shipping but my packages are boxes, not letter envelopes.
@@bhobbs2584 yes, that's correct! I have sheets that have 2 large labels since I sell on different platforms and some labels are bigger than others.
Makes sense, thank you!
Thank You!🌷
I'm having trouble printing the envelope. When I purchase the label and try to print, it prints out sideways (i.e. portrait mode) on my com 10 envelope. How do you get it to print out correctly in landscape mode? Thanks.
Are you placing the envelope sideways? You would have to feed the envelope to the printer landscape mode. I'm not sure if there's a way to change how it prints out.
Thank you so much for making this, quick question! Am I okay with having just the label on the letter or do I still need to buy a stamp?
This is a shipping label so this replaces a stamp!
@@thequietonesspeak Awesome, thank you!!
Thanks for sharing ❤ How can you scan and track them with the tracking, I follow ur intruction but i could not scan it at usps and i dont know how to track them to know if my customer receive it or not
thank youu this was so helpful. I have a question that might be too obvious but I'm still new to Etsy and shipping. Do we need stamps for the letter?
If you use this option, no you don't need additional stamps.
Do you think this method is okay for magnetic bookmarks as well?
I don't see why not
Thank you for this vdo!
Everything I've read says USPS First Class Mail does not provide a tracking number. How are you getting tracking without upgrading to USPS First Class Parcel?
i have A9 envelopes with the dimensions 5 inches (going top to bottom) and 8 inches (going left to right). So it would be 8L x 5W right? Also would the height mean the size of how much stuff is going inside the envelope and then you get the measurements?
You're correct on all points
I've been doing this since I opened my shop in October 2022. Now over 6 months later, the tracking numbers are stuck in the 'pre-transit' mode and I can't get my money from Etsy for 45 days since I can't prove i shipped or items were received. Odd since I paid for the postage through etsy and printed the label. Has this happended to you or anyone else lately? It worked fine for the longest time and now all of a sudden my shop is getting alot of orders and i'm not able to get my etsy deposits in a timely manner due to it looking like i haven't shipped anything. (I take to post office the day after the order) Thanks for a great video and any suggestions. :)
I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with Etsy! I haven't had the issue in which Etsy won't pay me because of the order showing as pre-transit but I've had a few orders show as pre-transit even though they were delivered. The only thing I can think of is maybe take them to the counter at the post office and make sure they scan it? Or reach out to customers to see if they got their orders? I'm not sure how you would go about letting Etsy know but I hope you are able to get your money! Good luck!
Thanks for this! I am about to open my shop but was wondering if we are still allowed to ship using stamps? I have already bought forever stamps but not sure if we can still use those. Thank you!
I believe you can if the order total is less than $10. Anything $10 or over requires tracking
@@thequietonesspeak thank you very much!
I ship with Kraft envelopes. Is that ok?
Yes!
Hello, your video is extremly helpful, just had one question. Would this method be okay to ship with a 6 x 10 bubble mailer? I'm only shipping a sticker, it's bendable and only weighing 1oz. Thank you for the tips!!
As long as it meets the requirement for thickness, you should be okay.
great video. just subscribed. Is this still the best way to ship your stickers?
Yes!
@@thequietonesspeak thank you for the quick response! I really appreciate it. I have sold a few stickers through Printify (as I am sure you know, there is no profit there). But- i decided to order sample packs from stickermule (10 for 9$) for the popular stickers and make new listings to actually make a little money ha. I don't have the equipment or know-how to make the stickers myself. I must confess, I am a slow learner and will watch your video a few times to figure out how to do the shipping. I also need to figure out the most economical shipping materials. I am just starting with this, so I won't make any fancy thank you cards etc quite yet. Just need the cheapest envelopes and backing to mail the stickers. I will have to look at your other videos. thanks so much
Etsy is seriously the worst. They say you don't need tracking under 10 dollars but ding your account if you don't add tracking. So now my account doesn't get paid when I mail stickers. Hopefully this works.
It should work since it does have tracking!
Can you do this with bracelets aswell?
Since these have to be flat, I wouldn't recommend it.
Im still confused about the labels. I have my product, my store, my envelopes, shipping costs ect ect.. So how do I get these labels? Do I print them myself? Do I need a special label maker? Im about to open a shop to about 300-400 waiting customers and I absolutely to not want to write down names and addresses by hand. I feel like that would get out of hand very quickly. Whats the best way to make sure my orders go out in a timely manner without having to write all day?
The method shown in the video. Yes you have to print them out yourself
Does this provide tracking also?
I’m not sure I fully understand. If I am providing free shipping, but it looks like the customer is being charged $.95 for your stickers. If I sell greeting cards, would I choose the flat, 8 x 6 x .25? And that is with tracking?
If you're shipping with a bendable envelope, you can choose "Letter". You could choose "Flat" but it will charge you more. And yes, it includes tracking.
According to USPS, flats would have to "Be more than 11-1/2 inches long, or more than 6-1/8 inches high, or more than 1/4 inch thick"
@@thequietonesspeak Oh, ok, my rigid flat envelope that is somewhat bendable is not actually considered "flat" in Etsy's terms, right? I've been told by the PO it is considered a large envelope. Would I be better off just putting a couple stamps on it and not doing tracking as I do need the rigidity of this cardboard envelope?
Yes, I would say so or spend a little more for regular First Class if you want the tracking.
Will USPS pick this up right from your mailbox and deliver it?
Yes, it's treated like regular mail envelopes
@@thequietonesspeak thank you!
I made some sticker designs and had stickermule print them. Do I need to add stickermule as a production partner in etsy?I have only done POD so far so I am noit sure.
Yes!
Do you have to use this for an envelope letter or can you also put this label on a bubble mailer thats .25 or less in height?
I've seen people put stamps on bubble mailers so I think you should be okay
So we pay the .57 on top of the buyer paying .95?
When you purchase a shipping label through Etsy, it is deducted from your current balance (total amount the buyer paid).
Thanks ! And I see the envelopes you tagged in your description from amazon say 4x6 but in the video preset we put 8x6 . Does that matter? Thanks for all your help 😊
@@kmac6218 yeah I had some left over of that size but when I restock, it'll be the one I tagged. USPS isn't that picky when it comes to dimensions as long as it's not a huge difference
Can you apply this to a new listing or is a existing one needed?
You can apply to any listing, new or existing!
@@thequietonesspeak thank you for the helpful information.
I offer free shipping, does this method still apply?
Yes!
To use this, would I have to ship stickers without a cardstock backing?
If the cardstock backing makes the envelope not bendable, then yes you would have to omit the cardstock.
If you're worried about damage, I have been shipping stickers for over 4 years and have never had a complaint about them arriving damaged
@@thequietonesspeak Oh okay, thank you so much this is very helpful!
@@thequietonesspeak so do you just ship the stickers in an envelope with the plastic bag? do you put them in card, or use card stock? In other words, is it ok to just put them in a cello bag and envelope?
@@pubgiant24 I ship in a clear envelope inside a regular envelope so yes
Do you ever have a problem keeping up with orders?
Not really. I set realistic processing times!
@thequietonesspeak Do you ever have problems with damaged or lost stickers?
@@skinneroutdoors2177 nope! And I've been selling stickers for 7 years
@thequietonesspeak So I apologize if you have already covered this, I just found your channel today. But , do you make your own stickers or do you use like say Sticker Mule? Fantastic and detailed video btw!
I make my own stickers using a cricut!
Do not listen to this person. Etsy shipping is pitney bowes. It one hundred percent not trackable. If a customer claims non delivery etsy will 100 percent not back a seller and will refund the customer. Ground advantage has tracking its 4.00 and you are protected
Does this come with a tracking number
Maybe this is a question for Etsy, but how long does it take for the USPS tracking number information to update? I used this method with a customers order last week, and they still have not been able to track their package. I looked up the tracking number provided after using the cheaper usps/etsy shipping method and it says that doesn't seem to be a USPS tracking number.
So this method helps track via Etsy only. Even though it is considered USPS First-Class Mail, the USPS itself does not keep track of the mail.
@@elizabethsan615 understand. Thank you for the information!
How do I do this but on Amazon?
This option is only available on Etsy
@@thequietonesspeak thank you!
Thank you so much! This was so helpful!!!
Fantastic information! Thank you!!
Thank you this was extremely helpful to understand. :)
Glad it helped!
Thank You !
Thank you so much!! This was so helpful. ❤❤