Thrift shipping mistakes
Shipping errors look like small fees until they erase a whole flip.
Fast answer
Weigh and measure before you price. Build supplies and label cost into every listing.
Top mistakes
- Flat-rate guess on heavy items
- No padding on fragile goods
- Free shipping without modeling cost
Workflow fix
Capture weight when adding to inventory and reuse box presets per category.
FAQ
Carrier rates change — recheck quarterly if shipping is a large share of net.
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