Chapter 15
The Ship Hits the Fan: Shipping Your Items
In This Chapter
Buying shipping supplies
Packaging your item with care
Finding a shipper (both domestic and international)
Creating a shipping profile
Choosing delivery confirmation and insurance
Printing shipping labels
Closing the order in Etsy
The moment you receive payment for your piece (and, if applicable, the check, cashier’s check, or money order has cleared), it’s time to begin the difficult process of letting your piece go. As hard as it may be to say goodbye — after all, you slaved over its creation and gave it the best care possible — the time has come to send it on its way. In this chapter, you discover everything you need to know to pack and ship your item to its new happy home.
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