Batch Shipping on Etsy: A Simple System
Streamline batch shipping on Etsy with a simple system that saves time, cuts postage costs, automates labels, and boosts order accuracy for happy repeat buyers.
I’m preparing to sell small sticker orders that will be mailed in standard envelopes, and my actual postage cost should be low. When I use Etsy’s calculated shipping, the estimate shows much higher rates than what I expect to pay.
If I switch to a flat shipping rate, can I set a single price (for example, a couple of dollars) for all orders, and how does that affect what buyers see at checkout? Do buyers get to choose different carriers/services, or do I need to pick and control which shipping services are available when I use a flat rate?
Hi! Yes—if you switch to fixed/flat shipping on your Etsy listing, you can charge one simple amount (like a couple of dollars) for “standard shipping,” and that’s the price buyers will see at checkout (instead of Etsy’s calculated rates).
Here’s how to set it up for sticker envelopes:
What buyers see at checkout (fixed/flat shipping):
One important “stickers in envelopes” note: if you plan to mail with a stamp (untracked), that’s fine for low-cost sticker orders, but just be aware buyers won’t get USPS-style tracking. Etsy also offers shipping labels for letters/flats (with tracking provided through Etsy’s partner), which some sticker sellers use when they want tracking while still shipping in an envelope.
If you tell me whether you want to offer tracking by default (or only as an upgrade), I can suggest a simple “Standard + Upgrade” setup that keeps your checkout clean and your shipping price accurate.
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