The Storque - Comments on articles by dancingcirclehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/authors/dancingcircle/2008-12-10T16:30:48-05:00Recent comments in the Storque on articles written by dancingcircleA thought on 2008-05-16T19:11:18-05:00SarahLynneDesignshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16856<p>From article:
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<p>A thought on taping over bar codes:
I print out my postage Via paypal which comes with a tracking number. I was frustrated because my bar codes were hardly ever scanned and I could not track the shipment. I asked my friendly postage carrier what i could do to help, and he said to tape over the bar codes! All this time I had been taking extra time and care NOT to, he said that they can get wet and smudged and then won't scan, and that the reflection from the tape over the bar code really doesn't matter. Now I always tape over my codes and almost always find them scanned in. (I also write "scan please" next to the label) </p>
thanks! i did2008-05-16T19:29:44-05:00pollyannacowgirlbagshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16858<p>From article:
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<p>thanks! i didn't know you could order free priority boxes online; my post office is always out of the good ones. :)</p>
Great article2008-05-16T19:31:31-05:00quirkybagshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16859<p>From article:
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<p>Great article. Thebeadingtree has saved me more than once with her supplies and advice!</p>
great start! 2008-05-17T01:24:57-05:00seealsohttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16864<p>From article:
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<p>great start! i'd love to see more general info for sellers outside the u.s.</p>
If you accept2008-05-17T13:22:37-05:00littleprojectshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16877<p>From article:
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<p>If you accept payment through paypal, use their shipping calculator and you get ebay shipping rates, which are lower than if you go to the post office yourself.</p>
a tip:
in 2008-05-17T14:13:58-05:00Dreamwovenhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16878<p>From article:
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<p>a tip:
in your listings, state how much the item weighs, how you are going ship (and whether or not insurance is included) and place the link to the USPS.com website. This way, buyers can also check and know exactly what something costs.
with all the talk of sellers inflating their shipping costs, it is important for a buyer to be able to research it themselves, as well.</p>
this is a gre2008-05-17T19:01:48-05:00katinkapinkahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16887<p>From article:
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<p>this is a great, informative article. thanks!</p>
Great informa2008-05-17T20:45:52-05:00shelovesfabrichttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16889<p>From article:
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<p>Great information! I would also like to see more information for sellers outside the US. Predicting shipping costs is the hardest part of selling for me!</p>
Yay for thebe2008-05-17T21:23:40-05:00Dalyahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16890<p>From article:
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<p>Yay for thebeadingtree!!
Awesome info <3!</p>
I'd forgotten2008-05-17T22:21:46-05:00swallownesthttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16891<p>From article:
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<p>I'd forgotten about free boxes from USPS. I live in a small town and the post office
is close by. Also, I'd didn't realize Pay Pal offered those services. It was worth reading the article. </p>
Can someone f2008-05-18T08:47:28-05:00dogdaisy92http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16895<p>From article:
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<p>Can someone from the UK write a similar article please?
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Lots of good 2008-05-18T13:39:20-05:00jessiemccannhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16899<p>From article:
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<p>Lots of good information especially for newbies like me. Thanks!</p>
FYI, I think 2008-05-18T14:13:23-05:00joannetracydesignshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16900<p>From article:
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<p>FYI, I think the free shipping boxes from USPS are only if you're shipping Priority Mail. From what I've read on the forums, some people have run into trouble using the free boxes for other purposes, even including people who recycle used USPS boxes by covering them with brown paper.</p>
joanne-yes, t2008-05-18T14:35:15-05:00dancingcirclehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16901<p>From article:
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<p>joanne-yes, that is correct - the free boxes available from USPS are intended for priority service only - it's technically a violation to use them for any other purpose. Please see USPS.com for guidelines.</p>
A UK, or othe2008-05-18T14:41:30-05:00Vanessahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16902<p>From article:
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<p>A UK, or other international version is a great idea. Do we have any volunteers? Send me a convo!</p>
I get all my 2008-05-18T23:01:17-05:00vintagebutterfly94http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16914<p>From article:
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<p>I get all my packing supplies from a local gift and book store...all the bubble wrap and air pillows would just be thrown away. If you know somebody who works at any retail store, you can ask them to save that stuff for you...which is great for the environment too.
I pack my boxes to survive a 4 foot drop. I'm pretty sure the PO takes a big red FRAGILE as a kind of challenge!</p>
Thanks for ha2008-05-19T13:24:41-05:00UntangleGalleryhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-16933<p>From article:
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<p>Thanks for having this info available! I just started my online business! I had my first sell today and spent a lot of time searching my house for packaging materials. I think I did o.k but I forgot to put the receipt in the box.
I am going to make a shipping station in my home office!
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Here are some2008-05-22T14:56:36-05:00CricketsCreationshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-17138<p>From article:
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<p>Here are some tips I included in the photos of my scarves being prepared for international transport (see more info and pics at http://www.flickr.com/cricketscreations/):
Super Important: Shipping is less expensive and seems to be quicker if an envelope is used instead of a box, so I use an envelope whenever possible. If a scarf is embellished with fabric flowers that I don't want crushed, I use a box instead of an envelope.
Important: I address the envelope before putting anything inside--it's easier to write on a flat surface!
Also important: a ballpoint pen will hold up better to water damage due to rain than a felt pen or marker will.
Celeste (Crickets)</p>
Flat rates ar2008-05-22T17:58:14-05:00EnchantingBeautifulhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-17192<p>From article:
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<p>Flat rates are a great way to save money to customers. I use first class for smaller items.
Great info thanks ;)!</p>
Great info he2008-05-23T12:16:03-05:00CelticCrossinghttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-17264<p>From article:
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<p>Great info here. I'm always looking for ways to improve and give better service to the buyers. Thanks!</p>
Don't forget 2008-05-27T08:25:55-05:00GigglingGnomehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-17502<p>From article:
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<p>Don't forget to recycle packaging whenever possible!</p>
What would we2008-06-12T06:30:10-05:00ThePeachTreehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-18877<p>From article:
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<p>What would we do without Etsy How-To's :)</p>
I use USPS be2008-06-27T16:11:57-05:00SilvernGlasshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-20364<p>From article:
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<p>I use USPS because they provide free Priority Mail boxes in all sizes. I am a fused glass artist so I don't ever need to buy shipping supplies because when I order glass the shipment I receive is packed with bubble wrap, peanuts, etc. A nice little perk. I use Stamps.com and print all of my postage and labels at home. It's a great feature, you just enter the buyers address and the form is filled out automatically. If it's a repeat buy, all I have to do is type in the first letter and the software remembers all the rest and does it for me. I prefer shipping by Priority Mail, nice sturdy boxes, and it does arrive faster than 1st. class. I give a combined shipping rate so the buyer only has to pay $3.50 for Priority Mail..I absorb the rest. It's a nice discount for buyers. Another nice thing about printing your own labels and postage, you don't have to stand in line at the P.O., just walk in and lay the box on the counter, and say Thank You. It does get me some dirty looks from some of those standing in line though. :)</p>
I'll have to 2008-09-12T11:44:19-05:00UglyBabyhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30332<p>From article:
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<p>I'll have to try this with my lavendar -- thanks for the great artcle.</p>
Love it! I h2008-09-12T11:49:20-05:00autumnsarrivalhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30333<p>From article:
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<p>Love it! I have several bunches of roses hanging to dry now. I've never tried the silica gel before though....I'll have to experiment.</p>
I've been thi2008-09-12T11:59:42-05:00DancingMooneyhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30337<p>From article:
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<p>I've been thinking about making lavender sachets for my bath & body line... thanks for the info!
♥</p>
Dancing - gre2008-09-12T12:47:48-05:00dancingcirclehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30341<p>From article:
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<p>Dancing - great idea! Lavender is also an excellent natural moth repellent.
And thanks Vanessa and staff for helping with and posting my piece:)</p>
great to do w2008-09-12T22:31:13-05:00rikkicondonhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30419<p>From article:
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<p>great to do with wedding flowers..</p>
Great article2008-09-12T23:17:36-05:00makinityourshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30426<p>From article:
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<p>Great article! Thank you!</p>
Fantastic ide2008-09-13T21:29:54-05:00ThePeachTreehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30500<p>From article:
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<p>Fantastic idea for an article! I've always wondered about all of the different options for those pretty flower arrangements :)</p>
Perfect!2008-09-15T06:04:27-05:00vanafenhttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/the-everlasting-garden-easy-tips-for-drying-flowers-2478/#comment-30586<p>From article:
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<p>Perfect!</p>
What are some2008-09-25T01:49:30-05:00rulalahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-32073<p>From article:
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<p>What are some ideas on shipping shoes?</p>
Thanks for th2008-09-28T09:40:35-05:00MonasManehttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-32534<p>From article:
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<p>Thanks for the info, I'm learning so much by reading this articles!</p>
Thanks for th2008-10-13T17:56:11-05:00WozArtStudiohttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-35308<p>From article:
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<p>Thanks for the info. Heading to the Post Office to look for those free boxes!</p>
I'm not sure 2008-11-10T15:06:39-05:00MadeInMuskokahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-40925<p>From article:
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<p>I'm not sure about the States but in Canada it costs almost twice a much to ship a package across country than it does in the same province. I find it kinda frustrating to put an amount on so that it doesn't scare away the local people and I don't loose money on sending out farther away. Is the amount that's written on the "shipping costs" the final amount or do some of you tell the purchaser that it costs a little more than what was quoted on the site. That probably wouldn't be the best way to do business but I was wondering how one goes about charging a fair shipping price?</p>
Thankyou for 2008-11-24T23:30:38-05:00smilingbluedoghttp://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/shipping-how-to-the-final-frontier-1821/#comment-44482<p>From article:
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<p>Thankyou for the wonderful information!!!
Very much appreciated.
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Looks like fu2008-12-10T16:08:04-05:00dogtieshttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/open-studio-tour-dancingcircle-3043/#comment-49724<p>From article:
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<p>Looks like fun.
Thanks for sharing, great items.
We love the moss peace sign.</p>
Beautiful wor2008-12-10T16:11:02-05:00Sintahttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/open-studio-tour-dancingcircle-3043/#comment-49725<p>From article:
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<p>Beautiful workshop area :) Very festive.</p>
Wow, beautifu2008-12-10T16:27:10-05:00lynncyrarthttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/open-studio-tour-dancingcircle-3043/#comment-49730<p>From article:
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<p>Wow, beautiful work!</p>
Oh, I really 2008-12-10T16:30:48-05:00daniellexohttp://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/open-studio-tour-dancingcircle-3043/#comment-49731<p>From article:
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<p>Oh, I really love the classic, simple ones! I bet that lemon leaf wreath smells delightful!</p>