Full Version: Postage Meter Equipment
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#10]
30 Jul 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#1] 30 Jul 2006
I picked up an inexpensive scale that hooks to any computer on ebay. Weighs up to 150 lbs. Plus I picked up a zebra thermal printer to print shipping labels. I paid less than $50 for both.
It will connect with Endicia.com or stamps.com software. There is a monthly fee for both. You can print postage stamps or print postage for any postal service like priority mail. I think both have one level of service for $9.99 per month.
Plus you can get free boxes from USPS. I rarely have to leave my house for shipping!
You do have to buy pre printed sheets for printing regular stamps.
From: varn (VARNCO) [#11]
31 Jul 2006
To: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#10] 31 Jul 2006
Ditto.
Endicia and a thermal printer make it so easy.
Adding in a cheap scale from ebay, that connects to your PC and will determine postage is an added plus.
Being able to walk past the lines at the post office and drop off your mail with proper postage - priceless.
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#12]
31 Jul 2006
To: ALL
On smaller orders it's hard to justify more than first class postage but Priority mail just isn't worth it.
From: varn (VARNCO) [#13]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#12] 31 Jul 2006
Don't forget about USPS flat rate Priority Mail boxes - whatever you can fit into the box it goes out at one rate.. I think it's about $8.40.
We've switched entirely over to USPS for right now, as we've had about $2K worth of silver disappear on it's way to us, including one box that was opened, contents removed, and then resealed.
:S
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#14]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#12] 31 Jul 2006
I keep hearing people having trouble with the post office but I have had a positive experiance using them so far.
Plus it keeps shipping to a reasonable cost. Resonable enough that I could replace a couple of lost orders and still come out ok.
I am only shipping small dog tag type of items though!
Steve
From: Mike (MIKEN) [#15]
31 Jul 2006
To: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#14] 31 Jul 2006
From: sroehlk (ELECTECH1) [#16]
31 Jul 2006
To: Mike (MIKEN) [#15] 31 Jul 2006
I agree that is a way to go.
I can send the same package for about the same cost in postage plus get free boxes. I am home based so all I have to do is walk to my mail box, not run to fedex. Plus get confirmation the package is delivered. I don't get as good as tracking info.
Steve