[Losing 50,000 yen every month] Don't use "Takkyubin 60 size"! Shipping techniques to avoid throwing your lunch money down the drain
Hello! This is Mercaku.
I declare this.
Those who master shipping costs, master Mercari.
When an item sells,
how do you decide on the shipping method?
"Hmm, it's a bit thick, so maybe "},{
Takkyubin Compact (450 yen + box fee)"?
"Oh, this won't fit in the box. Then I'll send it via 60 size (750 yen)."
If you are making these decisions in "seconds"
...... I'm going to be blunt,
you are throwing away
your lunch money (a 500 yen coin) down the drain every single day.
"Wait, am I losing that much!?"
If that's what you're thinking,
today, I'm going to talk about my "secret weapon" for consistently making a profit in apparel sales:
"Yu-Packet Post".
By knowing this and putting in a little "down-to-earth effort,"
the money you keep will increase dramatically.
So, let's get right into the main topic!🔥
Shipping is the only thing you can "100%" control
First, remember the "profit equation" for retail sales.
Profit = Selling Price - Cost of Goods - Fees - Shipping Costs
Among these,
what is the one thing you can "completely control"?
Selling Price: There is a market rate, so you can't just raise it arbitrarily.
Cost of Goods: Since it involves shops and other parties, there are limits.
Fees: It is absolute that Mercari takes 10%.
Yes, only "shipping costs".
This is the only area where, depending on your wisdom and ingenuity,
you can significantly lower costs.
Selling an item for 500 yen more than the market rate is a daunting task.
You have to polish your photos and descriptions and fight against your rivals.
However, saving 500 yen on shipping costs happens in an instant.
Do you know it, or do you not?
Do you do it, or do you not? That is all there is to it.
What is the ultimate shipping method, "Yu-Packet Post"?
"So, how can I make it cheaper?"
The answer is "Yu-Packet Post (sticker)."
Usually, when people talk about cheap shipping methods,
there are "Nekopos" and "Yu-Packet," right?
But these have an absolute wall called a "3cm thickness limit."
If it exceeds 3cm even slightly,
it will be mercilessly returned to you saying "Size exceeded," or
the shipping cost will be changed to a higher rate without your permission.
However, "Yu-Packet Post" is different.
It has the ultimate rule.
"As long as it fits in the mailbox, it's OK"
The mailbox slot is
generally about 4cm (some newer mailboxes can handle a thickness of 7cm).
Moreover, since it isn't measured with a ruler,
"If you squeeze it in and it passes through the slot, it's ready to ship."
Let's calculate how much profit this difference generates.
For example,
when sending a slightly thick hoodie.
Takkyubin 60 size: 750 yen
Yu-Packet Post: approx. 220 yen (215 yen shipping + 5 yen for the sticker)
750 yen - 220 yen = 530 yen difference
In one go, a profit of 530 yen is created.
What if you did this for 10 items a month?
5,300 yen (enough for a nice lunch or one night out).
What if you started selling 100 items a month?
53,000 yen (enough for a hot spring trip with your family).
Even though you are selling the same product,
just by changing the shipping method, your "future" changes this much.
Have the courage to "squeeze it in"
“But sweaters and denim don't fit in the mailbox, right?”
If you give up here, you're still naive.
We pros fight this with “physics” (lol).
What we use are the “compression bags” sold at 100-yen shops (like Daiso).
Put thick clothes into a compression bag.
Use a vacuum or your hands to remove the air, making it rock-hard and flat.
Put it in an envelope.
Stuff it into the mailbox!
That's all there is to it.
You might think, “Wait, is it okay to do that?” but
as long as the contents aren't fragile (like home appliances),
there's no problem with compressing clothes.
(*Of course, it's good manners to write a quick note in the product description saying “I will ship this compressed”!)
You don't need fancy techniques.
This gritty little extra step of “removing the air and putting it in the mailbox”
protects your profits.
If you're wondering, “Will it fit...?”
before you go for Takkyubin Compact (approx. 520 yen including the box cost),
try compressing it and putting it in the mailbox first.
Just by doing that, you'll save enough for lunch.
Summary: Run to the 100-yen shop right now!
Finally, let's summarize today's points.
Shipping costs are the only profit you can 100% control yourself.
“Yu-Packet Post” is fine as long as it fits in the mailbox (the best).
The difference from Size 60 is 530 yen. That's your lunch money saved.
Use a “compression bag” to physically shrink thick clothes.
How about that?
Don't all those items you previously gave up on, thinking “Ah, this won't fit,”
start looking like money (profit) now?
Once you finish reading this article,
stop by a 100-yen shop (Daiso or Seria) on your way home.
And
buy “shipping labels (Yu-Packet Post)” and
“compression bags” .
With an investment of just 200 yen,
the profit structure of your Mercari sales will improve dramatically.
"He who controls shipping costs, controls Mercari."
Please try putting this into practice starting today!
Thank you for reading until the end!
This was Mercaku!🔥