4 Tips For Saving Money On Barrel Shipping

Barrel shipping can be an economical way to send a lot of items

, especially when the items are going outside of the United States or are being sent internationally. Of course, because barrel shipping involves sending a larger volume of items, there is still a cost to choosing this shipping method.

If you are interested in barrel shipping and you want to get the most bang for your buck and make this already-affordable shipping option an even better deal, it is a good idea to plan ahead, do a little research and learn some techniques for saving money. Here are a few tips for those interested in maximizing the economy of barrel shipping:

1. Consider your shipping company carefully. Different shipping companies will offer different kinds of shipment services and will charge different prices. Typically, the faster an item is send and the larger or heavier the item is, the greater the cost of shipment. As such, shopping around for a shipping company that offers different shipping speeds or methods for barrel shipping may be a wise choice. You should also compare prices between reliable companies to find the most affordable shipper who still has a strong reputation for quality.

2. Plan ahead in purchasing items to send in the barrel shipment. In some cases, you may have a choice between two or more different versions of an item you want to send in your barrel shipment. As you make a choice of which of many similar items to buy, take into account the shape and size of the items. Choose the one that will be easiest and lightest to ship so you can keep barrel shipping affordable.

3. Be creative with your packaging material. The more space your items take up and the heavier they are, the less youll be able to fit in the barrel and the more the shipment will cost. As such, you may want to be creative with how you pack. If you have breakable items, for example, consider wrapping or cushioning these items in clothing or in items you were going to send anyway. This will reduce the amount of space in the barrel that is taken up by mere packing material that has no use when the barrel shipment arrives.

4. Dont opt for a larger shipment than you need. You want to make sure that you are able to get all of the essential items into your barrel- however, you also do not want to end up with a lot of empty and wasted space. If you plan ahead, lay out the items to ship and talk to your shipping company about your needs, you can find the right shipment size and method for you.

These are just a few of many tips on how to reduce the cost of barrel shipping. In many cases, simply by talking to customer service at your shipping company, you can get lots of helpful tips and advice on budget-friendly shipping choices.

by: Christine Richard

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