We talk a lot about making a memorable first impression on your customers with custom shipping boxes. Our simple platform and affordable custom boxes make it easy to choose custom boxes. however, we know that it is not always necessary to use shipping boxes. sometimes you are looking to ship something small, flat and only semi-fragile.
That’s why we’ve added custom bubble mailers to our packaging line.
We get it, eCommerce shipping can be expensive thanks to a practice called dimensional weight. One way to cut high costs is to use bubble mailers if the item you want to ship is light, small, and not fragile enough to warrant packing it all in a shipping box. Bubble mailers are not only affordable, they also take up less space and are easier to pack and mail.
and now, you can achieve the same level of brand recognition that you would get by using a custom shipping box. Prattbox offers custom white bubble mailers. upload your logo and choose how it will be printed on your #0, #2, #5, or #7 bubble mailers.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide how you want to ship your items or products. but to keep things simple, we’re focusing this post on how to ship using a usps bubble mailer.
Are bubble mailers packets or envelopes?
This depends on the thickness of your bubble envelope. Once packed, if your bubble envelope is 3/4 inch thick or less, it is considered an envelope. if the bubble envelope is more than 3/4 inch thick, it is considered a package.
Your bubble mailer will most likely be a package.
how much does it cost to send a bubble mailer?
Depends on whether your bubble letter is considered an envelope or a package. It also depends on how much you weigh. If your bubble letter is considered an envelope and weighs 1 ounce or less, you can put a $0.55 forever stamp on your letter and drop it off at your post office as usual.
If your bubble mailer is considered a package, you’ll choose between USPS First Class, USPS Retail Ground, Priority Mail, and Media Mail.
Use usps first class if your bubble envelope weighs less than 16 ounces and you’re shipping a personal item.
Use usps retail ground if you ship regularly through a retail channel and your bubble envelope weighs less than 70 pounds.
use usps priority mail if your advertising bubble is less than 70 pounds (this, or the retail option, will probably be your choice as an ecommerce business owner) .
Use usps media mail if your bubble envelope weighs less than 70 pounds and contains books (at least 8 pages), videotapes, dvds, blu-rays, cds, vinyl, printed music or other sound recordings.
how many stamps to send a usps bubble envelope
This depends on several factors. If you want to use stamps to ship your bubble envelope up to 4 ounces via USPS First Class, it will cost you about $3.74. this will take 7 stamps forever ($0.55 per stamp) to mail your bubble envelope.
what can i send in a bubble mailer?
Sometimes you have small items or items that don’t require a full shipping box. We recommend using bubble mailers if you have an item or product that is mostly flat, small, and doesn’t need a ton of padding or protection.
Examples of products you can send in a bubble envelope include electronics, jewelry, small books, or handmade household items. For added protection, we recommend wrapping your product in an extra layer of packing paper or bubble wrap.
Benefits of sending in a bubble mailer
In conclusion, the biggest benefit is likely to be savings on shipping costs. Bubble mailers take up much less space and are generally lighter than shipping boxes. With Prattbox’s custom bubble mailers, your package will appear at your customer’s doorstep looking professional and clean.
Looking for the same brand recognition experience as custom shipping boxes? try our custom white bubble mailers. upload your logo and choose your customization options. impress your customer with a personalized delivery experience.