Here are some of the most common eBay pack and ship items and the best way to send them.
Clothing: Many clothing items can ship in a Tyvek envelope, such as the ones used for Priority Mail.
Books: You have two choices when you’re sending books. You can use a Priority Mail box and pay for shipping by size, not weight. Or you can use USPS Media Mail. Media Mail is charged by weight at a lower rate than first-class packages, and delivery takes longer.
Liquids: It’s critical to make sure liquids are in tightly sealed containers. Use bubble wrap or other sturdy infill to prevent the container from breaking or jostling open during shipping. As extra protection, you might want to place items with liquids inside a plastic bag.
Electronics: When you sell electronics or any high-value item on eBay, buy insurance when you ship it. That protects you and your customer against loss or damage. You can send some electronics in the manufacturer’s packaging, but you might want to put the item inside a second box for extra protection and to deter theft.
Fragile: Use thicker boxes or a double box to protect delicate or breakable products. Sturdy infill, such as bubble wrap, is also an excellent choice for shipping fragile products. If you’re selling something both expensive and fragile, it might be worth the extra cost to have a professional at UPS or FedEx do the packing for you.
Dishware: When you’re selling dishware sets, wrap each item individually in paper or bubble wrap. Make sure to pack your box tight enough so that dishes can’t move around and damage each other. But do leave a little extra room so if the parcel gets compressed during shipping, the dishware won’t break.