3 Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Mailer Box
So, you have your amazing product ready to sell, and now all that’s left to do is choose the right mailer box to ship it in. With endless possibilities and dimensions for custom-sized boxes, it can be confusing when deciding exactly which size to go with. Here are three useful tips to help you design the perfect mailer for your business while also saving you money.
Measure Your Product
This is an obvious one, but one you should not overlook! It’s important to measure your product to determine the smallest-sized package you can work with. A smaller box size will lower your shipping fees significantly and it's also lighter! A helpful tip is to measure your product, then add a quarter of an inch to each side to come up with your packaging dimensions. This ensures your product is snug and doesn’t move around too much during shipping, while also making sure you’re not shipping air. 
Understanding Your Carrier’s Package Sizing
Understanding the sizes for whichever carrier you decide to go with is key to saving on costs. If you are shipping within Canada via Canada Post and sell smaller items such as keychains or accessories, your product might be small enough to fit in the mailbox with letters and postcards. However, you must note that since it’s not mailed with registered mail, you won’t be able to track your package.
If your product is larger, you might ask, “what size is the small priority mail box?” or “what are the priority mail box sizes?” Priority packaging is important to many business owners as it provides a tracking number for your package. This can help keep track of where your package is going and ensure it arrives at your client’s doorstep safely. For carriers such as USPS, the small box size dimensions are 8-11/16” long by 5-7/16” wide by 1-¾” tall. It’s best to fit your product in the smallest box possible as the next size up is almost double the cost!
Mailer Box vs. Shipping Box
Many people don’t know the difference between a mailer box and a shipping box. Knowing the difference is important because they fulfill different purposes. A mailer box is generally used for e-commerce packaging or shipping smaller items. If you want to provide the receiver with an unboxing experience, mailer boxes are the way to go. On the other hand, shipping boxes are generally used for commercial shipping of large, bulky items. They are sturdier because they are designed to accommodate heavier items.
Hopefully, these tips help you out and give you some useful insights on deciding what size to make your mailer! If you have any further questions regarding sizing or dimensions on our website, or in general, feel free to reach out and we will gladly assist you in whatever way we can.
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