Think of all the electronic devices you use throughout the day. You most likely wake up to the alarm on your phone. You work from a laptop and\/or computer. You flip on the TV to decompress after work. Electronics play an important role in our lives, so knowing how to properly ship these products is crucial. Your customers will want to rip their new phone or Playstation out of the box for immediate use, not have to send it back because of a cracked screen or internal damages. That\u2019s why we have tips, guidelines, and restrictions straight from carriers to prevent any lost or damaged electronics along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re talking about items powered by a battery of some sort, whether it be a chargeable device or a product with physical batteries. These items include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to selling electronics, Amazon and eBay are two of the most commonly used marketplaces. Amazon<\/a> and eBay<\/a> each have guidelines and regulations for selling on their platforms, including refurbish guarantees<\/a>, to provide your customers with the best products. We recommend reaching out to their support teams for additional information and any questions you may have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A major benefit of selling through Amazon and eBay is that ShippingEasy offers direct integrations. Connecting your Amazon and eBay stores to ShippingEasy means syncable orders<\/a> will automatically pull onto your orders page*, so you can get orders to customers even faster. Instructions on how to add an Amazon and\/or eBay store to your ShippingEasy account can be found below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n *Stores will be scanned for orders hourly, with the exception of Volusion, Solid Commerce, and Americommerce, which sync every 2-4 hours. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Settings<\/strong> > Stores & Orders<\/strong> > + Add New<\/strong> > Amazon<\/strong> > Enter seller information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n > Wait for orders to roll in!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Settings<\/strong> > Stores & Orders<\/strong> > + Add New<\/strong> > eBay<\/strong> > Enter seller information <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n > Wait for orders to roll in!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most USPS guidelines<\/a> focus more on batteries than electronics themselves. Regular new batteries like AA and AAA batteries can be mailed, as long as they have the correct packaging and markings. If you\u2019re shipping electronics that are refurbished or broken with batteries in the device or packaged with the device, you can only use ground-based services; you\u2019ll also need to mark your package with the following labels: “Restricted Electronic Device” and “Surface Transportation Only.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, non spillable batteries can be shipped, as long as precautions are taken to keep the batteries from leaking in transit. The only exception to shipping non spillable batteries is for those containing UN2800, which can\u2019t be shipped internationally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The labeling required for your package will differ, depending on whether you\u2019re using an air-based or ground-based service. However, both service types need clear and legible markings, so your shipment is handled properly by USPS. We\u2019ve included the materials and labeling needed directly from USPS, and the full list of USPS guidelines for shipping batteries<\/a> can be found on their website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Air-based services <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ground-based services <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other requirements <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAmazon <\/h3>\n\n\n
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Learn more about multichannel selling in Shipping 301<\/a>!<\/h6>\n\n\n
Shipping electronics with USPS\u00ae<\/sup> <\/h2>\n\n\n
Learn more about USPS in Shipping Unboxed: FAQs about USPS<\/a>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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