My Etsy Journey: Tips for International Shipping

So, I learned something interesting on the Etsy Forums the other day. There was a long discussion going about how to ship Internationally from the US without having to visit the post office. Today I am going to share with you.

Triple Postage Stamp Necklace by foxgloveaccessories

Here is how you do it:

Before you get started, you need to get customs forms and all increments of stamps {I purchased $1 stamps, 28¢, 5¢, 2¢, and 1¢ stamps}.

1. Use your scale to calculate the weight of the package you are shipping.

2. Enter a little info about your package and where it is going in the International Price Calculator on USPS.com. Use the first class international rate that the page calculates.

3. Fill out a customs form and attach it to your box.

4. Place the proper postage stamps on your package.

5. Now drop it in your mailbox…Easy peasy!

After I read this forum post, I asked my postal worker about it and she said that was fine and legal. Very cool. Read more about this topic on the Etsy Forums.