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So which one of these should you go with? Flat
rate shipping is what many
dropshippers use, so you should definitely consider it. It’s also the easiest rate to
implement when you’re first starting out. I recommend using flat rate at first and
seeing how it goes. If you feel you could benefit more from another rate type, by all
means look into it.
What about international shipping? Since most
niches have a global market, this is
something you’ll need to face sooner or later. Be ready to think about the additional
costs of international shipping, and browse your carrier
options to see which one
has the best rates for you. You can offer domestic shipping only, but depending on
your niche, this could harm your sales.
While we’re on the subject of carrier, I’ll talk briefly about the options you have. In
the US, you’re
basically choosing between UPS/FedEx and the United States Postal
Service (USPS).
UPS/FedEx
– If you’re regularly shipping large packages, UPS and FedEx will give
you better rates. Unfortunately their international rates are somewhat pricey.
USPS
– If you’re
mainly shipping small packages, USPS is the way to go. You can
usually ship small packages for under $5. USPS also has much better international
rates than UPS or FedEx.
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