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1. Accuteck ShipPro 110lbs x 0.1 oz. Digital Shipping Postal Scale, Black (W-8580-110-Black)
- Capacity: 110 lb. capacity; Accuracy: 0.1oz, Reading Modes: Pounds/ounces, ounces, kilograms/grams, grams
- Data cannot be transfered through USB cable
- Extended cord with Large Backlit energy saving display; Has Hold, Tare function
- Newest technology for easy calibration. Two way sided fold up mailer holder
- Can Be powered by batteries, USB cable or Ac adapter. (All Included). Dimensions : 10 x 8 x 3 inches.
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2. Sparco Sealing Tape Transparent Heavy Duty, 48mm x 50m, 6 Rolls (60041)
- Sealing tape features high-performance, all-season adhesive for excellent holding power during extreme hot or cold temperatures
- Made of pressure-sensitive poly material
- Resists abrasions and splitting, assuring safe delivery of boxes
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3. AmazonBasics Portable Foldable Photo Studio Box with LED Light - 25 x 30 x 25 Inches
- No assembly required with set-up in less than a minute; Collapses into a thin, portable, and durable portfolio case.
- Measures 25'' x 30'' x 25'' to fit a variety of product sizes; Includes power supply, user manual, and pre-installed removable bright-white backdrop.
- High output built-in LED lights for handheld photography with a camera or smartphone. Lights are positioned for optimum contrast, and provide 5600k daylight balanced LEDs with high Color Rendering Index (CRI) for consistent color. An extra light provides directional light modelling like in a photo studio, giving better highlights, contrast, and shape to product images.
- A front 3-door system maximizes image angles while reducing outside reflections, and a top hole enables imaging from above.
- Compatible with Amazon Seller app; Shoot, edit, and directly upload catalog images to Amazon.
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4. Wagner Spraytech 0503008 HT1000 Heat Gun, 2 Temp Settings 750ᵒF & 1000ᵒF, soften paint, caulking, adhesive, putty for removal, shrink wrap, bend plastic pipes, and loosen rusted nuts or bolts
- DUAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUNS: The HT1000 Heat Gun offers a 750ᵒF and 1000ᵒF temperature setting to easily help complete household home improvement tasks
- HEAT GUN FOR HOUSEHOLD PROJECTS: Use this heat gun to soften paint, electrical wire shrinking, caulking, adhesive or putty for removal. Other applications include shrink wrap, bend plastic pipes, and loosen rusted nuts or bolts
- HEAT GUN ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS AND DURABILITY: The two fan speeds provide additional control to customize to your project needs. Features a corrosion resistant nozzle for long lasting use and integrated hanging hook to easily store on a peg wall or workbench
- HANDS FREE OPERATION: Features an integrated stand for safe, hands-free operation to help prevent the hot nozzle from touching your work surface
- SAFE AND CUSTOMER CENTRIC: Wagner has been in the business for 50 plus years and puts safety first, which is why our products are ETL Listed. This means it was tested and approved by Intertek to UL and CSA Safety Standards, unlike some poorly made heat guns which can be a fire or electrical hazard.
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5. HP Laserjet Pro 400 Color MFP M475DW Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax
Professional color and affordable black-and-white printing, plus automatic 2-sided printingHP ePrint-print virtually anywhere using your smartphone or tabletUse the 3.5" touchscreen to access business apps and manage print jobs
6. Weighmax 2822-75LB postal shipping scale, Battery and AC Adapter Included
- Postal scale
- mailing scale
- shipping scale
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7. LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio LED Lighting, Light Tent Kit in a Box, Photo Background Shooting Tents, AGG349
- 👍 Contents: [1 x] Folding Photo Box (16" x 16") / [2 x] Photography Table Stand / [2 x] 600 Lumen LED Bulb / [1 x] 8" Steady Tripod / [1 x] Phone clip holder / [4 x] Blue and Yellow Color filters
- 👍 Professional photo table shooting tents and lighting / High power lights
- 👍 8" Steady Tripod / Transformed convenient carry bag / Compact & Slim size
- 👍 High bright white 🌞LED table top lights: Eliminate unexpected shadows / Works perfectly with daylight or any other artificial light
- 👇Installation Manual Download Available (Scroll down to Product Information)👇
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8. ACCUTECK All-in-1 Series W-8250-50bs A-Pt 50 Digital Shipping Postal Scale with Ac Adapter, Silver
- Fold up mailer holder--stand upright to 90 degrees for rolling tubes and irregular packages
- Capacity--up to 50lbs, sensitivity--0.1oz(0-25lb), 0.2oz(25-50lb), reading modes--pounds/ounces, ounces, kilograms/grams, grams
- Key functions--tare(allow you to reset the display to 0.0), hold (especially for weighing a over-sized item)
- Self-calibration technology--does not require a 50lbs weight, you can choose any known weight starting from 5 lbs. for calibration purpose
- Power-- run on 3 x AAA batteries or 5v adapter (both included)
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9. Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, Third Edition
- Used Book in Good Condition
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10. LimoStudio Photography Photo Portrait Studio 660W Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit, LMS103
- ⭐Contents: [3 pcs] 45W CFL Bulb / [3 pcs] Bulb Socket / [2 pcs] White 33-inch Umbrella Reflector / [2 pcs] Black / Silver 33-inch Umbrella Reflector / [2 pcs] 82.3-inch Light Stand / [5 pcs] Velcro Cable Ties
- ⭐[1 pc] 29.8-inch Light Stand / [1 pc] Bulb Carry Bag / [1 pc] Photo Equipment Carry Bag
- ⭐45W Photo CFL Bulb: 6000K / 1820 Lumen / E26, E27 Standard Screw Base / Max Energy Saving up to 80%
- ⭐33-inch Diameter White Umbrella Reflector: Made of Enhanced Nylon / Works well with Any Flash or Lighting Fixture
- ⭐The kit is suitable for camera shooting, studio portraits, food, animals, children's fashion, industrial, scientific and technical commercial photography, etc
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11. Easyway 16" (400mm) Heat Sealer, Anti-rust Iron Body Shell Impulse Sealer with Spare Kits
16" seal length. Seal up to 4 to 6 mil thick, 2 mm seal widthSpare Release Cloth strips and wire included.Check out our customer video testimonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYyP4i62AYwFeature: Cutter
12. Duck HD Clear Heavy Duty Packing Tape Refill, 6 Rolls, 1.88 Inch x 54.6 Yard, (441962)
- Heavy duty for a strong and secure hold to keep your valuables safe while moving, shipping or in storage
- Offers wide temperature range performance for shipping and storage in hot or cold temperatures
- Adhesive bond strengthens over time for a long-lasting hold on boxes, perfect for storage
- Crystal clear to the core for a professional look on boxes or taping address labels
- Meets postal regulations for shipping tape
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13. Half Sheet Self Adhesive Shipping Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers, 200 Count (BL-G8511-100)
- 200 Labels In Total; Each Label Is 8.5 X 5.5 Inch, Two (2) Labels Per Sheet
- Country Of Origin : China
- Permanent Self-Adhesive Very Sticky
- Package Weight : 1.0 Lbs
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14. BESTEK 400W Car Power Inverter DC 12V to AC 110V Car Adapter with 5A 4 USB Charging Ports
- BESTEK Advantage? America's #1 power inverter brand. Provides 400W continuous DC to AC power and 1000 watts of peak power
- Dual 110V household electrical outlets provide enough power for your laptop, digital camera, TV, fan, refrigerator, game console, DVD/Blu-Ray player, GPS, lamps, and more
- 5A/ 4-Port USB charging ports make this power inverter ideal for charging your phones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices
- Built-in replaceable 30A/32V*2 fuses and cooling fan for safety and easier maintenance. This power inverter has over voltage, overload, over-current, under-voltage, overheating, short circuit protection
- Comes with 2. 3ft car cigarette lighter plug and 2ft black/red battery clips to plug into your cigarette lighter or connect directly to your vehicles battery
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15. MFLABEL Half Sheet Self Adhesive Shipping Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers, 200 Count
- 2 labels per sheet, total 100 sheets = 200 labels, with 12pcs 2"x3" fragile stickers
- Sheet size: 8-1/2" X 11", Label size: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2"
- Internet shipping labels compatible with laser/inkjet printers, matte surface, easily print clear shipping labels.
- Easily peel off the liner, stick the sticky label on the carton, and lightly press to prevent the label from peeling off the carton.
- Shipping label has a strong bond to corrugated boxes and envelopes, saving you the time of cutting paper and using Scotch tape, which is great for running your business.
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16. ROLLO Label Printer - Commercial Grade Direct Thermal High Speed Printer – Compatible with Etsy, eBay, Amazon - Barcode Printer - 4x6 Printer
- Works with any Thermal Direct Label including free UPS labels - save hundreds of dollars on label costs - don't fall victim to our competitor's business model that forces you to buy their highly over-priced proprietary labels
- High Speed Printing at 150mm/s (one shipping label per second). Advanced Thermal Direct technology prints without requiring toner or ink.
- Compatible with Windows (XP and newer) and Mac (10.9 and newer) - Rollo offers 5-star U.S. based customer service via Phone, Email, and Remote-Desktop. Easy to setup with short how-to videos.
- High-speed label maker prints labels from 1.57" to 4.1" wide with no restriction on the height of the label, ideal for 4" x 6" shipping labels, warehouse labels, barcode and ID labels, bulk mailing labels and more
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17. LimoStudio 24" Photo Box Tent, LED and Halogen Bulb Table Light Stand, Phone Holder, Backgrounds, Color Gel Filters for Photo Video Studio, AGG1071
⭐Contents: 1 x 24-inch Cubic Photo-Shooting Tent / 4 x Table Top Mini LED Spotlight / 1 x Table Top Mini Camera Stand / 1 x Cellphone Holding Clip / 4 x Color Gel Filter⭐White Photo Box: 24 x 24 x 24-Inch Dimension / 4 Color Backdrops: Red, Black, Blue, White⭐Table Top Camera Stand: 10–17-in...
18. Bel Air Lighting 9-light Dark Bronze Amber Tulip Chandelier
9-Light Dark Bronze Tulip ChandelierDark Bronze Tulip Chandeliertulip glass
19. Brother HL-2270DW Compact Laser Printer with Wireless Networking and Duplex
Prints upto 27ppmBuilt-in wireless and Ethernet network interfacesAutomatic duplex printing for two-sided documentsAdjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray32MB memory standard
20. Handheld Barcode Scanner, Esky wired bar code reader with Adjustable Stand, USB Laser Barcode Scanner Automatic 1D Bar Code Reader for POS System Sensing, Store, Supermarket, Warehouse
- Auto Sensor: Thanks to auto sensing function, you can completely rest your hand. Just place the barcode you want to scan in the scanning area to ensure that the laser completely covers the barcode. (Note: Make sure that the laser completely covers the barcode. Scanning distance: 2.5-600mm/0.10-23.62in, scanning angle: 45° oblique angle, 65° elevation angle.)
- Durable & Ergonomic: Durable, Drop-Resistant & Ergonomic: Made to last day in and day out with high quality ABS plastic for shock-proof ruggedness. Your hand will love the ergonomic grip, and it even comes with a bonus, freestanding stand for no-hands scanning, no assembly required!
- Plug & Play: Just plug the USB cable into your computer, then your computer will automatically install the USB driver within 2-5 seconds and start scanning instantly! The perfect scanner for supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries, bookstores, clothing stores, corner stores, pop-up shops and more!
- Widely Compatibility: This handheld scanner is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. It also syncs with programs such as Quick books, Word, Excel, Novell and other common software. It also supports editing features such as inserting, separating, filtering, and case conversion.
- Universal Fit: Reads barcode types such as: UPC / EAN, UCC / EAN 128, Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Trioptic Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Code 128 Full ASCII, Interleaved 2 of 5. MSI, code 11, RSS variant, Chinese 2 of 5, plus 180 configurable options for prefix, suffix and termination character strings.
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So I'm just starting out - like haven't started yet. I'm going to try and sell some of my old stuff first to see how this goes. I'll be moving accross the country in the next year, so this coincides with me wanting to get rid of things so I don't have to pay to move it. If I like it though, I'll buy more stuff to sell when I get to my new location. However, the logistics of packing and shipping is really confusing.
Here are my questions:
I agree about the background, but it was my only option since my house is so dark! It's funny because just this morning I ordered this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm pretty excited about it. I feel like I can't get much detail from my pics, and figured getting a solid background would improve things tons, as well as less distracting. Plus i can't for the life of me get a good pic of a solid black or white garment outside.
I use my galaxy s4. I know other sellers use their cell phones as well, and I personally don't intend to change that. I don't feel like getting a nice expensive camera isn't in the cards for me at the moment. Plus it's super convenient for me to use my phone.
Plain background (doesn't need to be white, but that's super generic and easy), good lighting. Natural light is great, but it can also limit the amount of time daily that you can take good pictures during. And a couple of decent lights aren't really that expensive.
It can be as simple as a large sheet of white tagboard and a couple of lights. I personally just use my phone as a camera and a cheap/small lighting setup I found on Amazon. Here's a photo I've taken with my low-tech setup.
I use my phone. I've had a couple of high end Panasonic and Canon DSLRs, but I switched to just using my phone a while back. The higher end models have a "pro" mode that will let you adjust just about everything. Most of my pictures come out super clear with an almost invisible background.
If you want to stick with your camera and just need more light different light boxes could help or maybe a light ring. Good deals on Amazon and eBay.
You could also just take pictures in natural light if that is at all possible.
I'm currently using a Samsung Galaxy S8+ and I was using these lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8GpaBbWCXSDTK until a few days ago when I found this kit in a Goodwill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008GWH7VE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GJpaBbG4K66S8
You don't want to spend any money on ink! You want to spend money on toner!
Buy a laser printer. If you want solely black and white, I recommend the [Brother HL-2270DW] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00450DVDY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00450DVDY&linkCode=as2&tag=teaccom-20). If you want to print color pages, go with the [HP LaserJet Pro 200] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ABLJHE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008ABLJHE&linkCode=as2&tag=teaccom-20). I've had a color HP LaserJet for years and I love it. My labels and packing slips look great. It's nice to print out good quality color photos for personal use as well. The laser printer is a 4 cartridge (black, magenta, yellow, cyan) consumer, whereas the black and white requires only one toner cartridge.
Avoid inkjets. They smudge. They blow through ink. They will make you angry.
Don't worry about the printer effecting your profit margins too much. You will have to sink some cash into your business to get it started. You will save time and money by printing your postage at home. Buy a [good scale] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQTVLY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000JQTVLY&linkCode=as2&tag=teaccom-20) while you're at it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UFERZKO/
I'm not sure if it's the best one or anything but I'm happy with it. I got it at $35, looks like it's $39 now but that's still not bad. It's still running strong after like 7 months.
Accuteck scales on Amazon are pretty popular around here. It's useful to have one where the LCD screen can be moved away from the scale (for when you have large boxes). I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=sxin_5_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkMjUgYW5kICQ1MA%3D%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=shipping+scale&pd_rd_i=B00KYA0RC2&pd_rd_r=d8ca9b1f-d86a-4264-bd5e-d2db980ab1a3&pd_rd_w=Bg3hS&pd_rd_wg=PA9Uw&pf_rd_p=aed08533-d0f3-456a-bfcd-3ec60fc417c9&pf_rd_r=5PNA399EWXFBFQ99B9TT&psc=1&qid=1569514644&s=gateway
Don't spend too much time on a business plan. It's more important to get some practice at actually selling things. Good luck!
When I first started I built a lightbox similar to this. I used a box, spray painted it white, and cut up old t-shirts for the sides, then used a piece of large paper for the backing. I have a DSLR I use for photos but most cell phones these days are good enough to take great shots for ebay.
Once you have a lightbox, you can either use light from a window or some cheap lights with stands. Some people use cheap work clamp lights.
I've since upgraded to the AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio. It's a bit of an investment but makes great results.
This sometimes goes to $7, but its a little high priced now. It's the best tape out there:
https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sealing-Transparent-Heavy-Rolls/dp/B005P7P9M2/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479619456&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ssparco+hipping+tape
Also, the ebay branded tape is very good. If you get the ebay shipping supplies coupon, you can get a lot of tape for a good price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-eBay-Branded-BOPP-Packaging-Tape-Shipping-Supplies-/252445245174?var=&hash=item3ac6e8bef6
I've used this one
and this one
Personally I like the first one better. The bigger base is very nice. edit: you need to consider the size of the packages you're weighing. I need a scale that will measure heavy packages, the first one is better for that sort of thing. For general purpose ebay selling I'd get a scale that measures up to say 50lb, that should be good enough. Or maybe 2 scales, one for small stuff and one like the 2 I listed for heavy packages.
Lighting is a huge part of it! Here's the lightbox kit I bought. It comes with two lights- they're not super strong, but again, they work just fine for my purposes and I've been perfectly happy with it. You may want to scale up to a larger size if you do bigger pieces on a regular basis... When I periodically have a larger thing (like the Mr. Coffee machine) I just say "screw it" and take lower quality pictures, or I set it up on a giant white piece of tagboard in natural lighting (during the middle of the day) so I can get a few shots.
This is the one that I am using: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00406YZGK/
I started with the one linked above by u/K1ngN0thing, but I like the one I just linked above as it will automatically scan items when you place them in front of it. It has a motion sensor that detects the item, and you can press the trigger as well if you don't want to use that feature. I have used several, and this is my preference for the price.
If you wanted to see any of the other tools I am using for my FBA business you can find them here: www.onlinesellingexperiment.com/resources. I will say upfront that some of the links are affiliate links, but they are all products that I personally use, and if you have any questions on them I would be happy to help.
I have this one from Amazon. Terrific quality and it folds up when not in use. It’s a great size and so far has been big enough to photograph everything I’ve been selling. Folds up nicely so you can store it away when not in use. I can’t say if it has helped me sell things any faster but it definitely adds a level of professionalism to your listings that makes it stand out. Definitely worth it.
AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SlnLAbSKX264Q
I've posted this one other time in another thread, so this will be my last. I got a few electrical items, maybe someone knows someone doing home remodeling. They are open box but inspected and in good shape. Nothing broken. These are not my listings I'm linking to, just examples. I also have a few men's size large black Nike Golf Dri Fit polos. $17.5 shipped. New with tags. Thanks guys. https://www.amazon.com/Nike-363807-Unisex-Dri-FIT-Micro/dp/B005HFC81C
Recessed lighting housing 2 boxes for $25 plus shipping: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NO83GD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_arQHxb0J5WV63
Portfolio/bel air lighting pendant lighting $23 shipped: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M94BCW0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_qdXGxbYKNPNR4
Portfolio/bel air lighting 9 light chandelier $40 shipped: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q0M3BO/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_JiXGxb20K80GQ
Hampton bay 2-light chrome bath light $40 shipped: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009M98MKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xEQHxbWGJH2JC
I got this printer https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006ZB2LYG?ref=myi_title_dp&sa-no-redirect=1 and I saw it had all the HP original toner inside 0.0. Im wondering the best way to maximize profit haha.
I picked up some 2-up 5.5x8.5 labels from amazon, those 2 per sheet labels. Anyway, I noticed that within a few hours of applying them to the box they're curling up in the corners, so I have been using extra tape and taping the labels down to be safe.
Can anyone recommend some better labels with better adhesive?
These are the ones I use now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CV811U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Laserjet over ink jet is preferred. HP has a line of printers that work over wi-fi. Look for Wi-Fi direct HP printers. Possibly buy used on eBay with a return policy. Others may work, but I’ve seen HP invest the most in this tech.
Also, I recommend using half sheet labels from Amazon. PM me and I can send you some extras I have (I switched to a thermal printer now that I’ve reached a nice scale). They save you time from cutting and using tape to attach labels.
If you reach scale (for me 1000+ orders), find a thermal printer (like Dymo 4xl) and probably buy a laptop.
>the market is always right.
You're 100% right. It's whatever anyone is willing to pay for it, I have to change my mentality.
> If you'd link to the book you're selling, or simply check the "sold" listings on ebay, we can tell you the value.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0750685565
Here's the book I'm selling. Looks like it sold on Ebay for....a whopping $6.34 haha.
Thanks! I never thought to use ebay to gauge the price of something, since amazon doesn't show sold listings. It stands to reason that, even if amazon does not sell it for $6, someone will check on ebay.
I'll let it sit for a month, as an experiment, once it goes live and report back on how it sells at different price points. I won't expect a quick sale because the sales rank is almost 3 million.
I bought this tape from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P7P9M2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2 bucks a roll at 164 feet/roll, and it is a little thicker tape. Works great and is a pretty good quality. I will never buy anything else again.
Buy a scale. I got mine for $20 on Amazon and it weighs up to 75LB but also can weigh in ounces.
http://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-2822-75LB-shipping-Battery-Included/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426960294&sr=8-1&keywords=Weighmax
Anything under 13 oz. can ship first class for usually less than $2-4. I use poly mailers and bubble mailers for this purpose.
(I don't know if these are the best choices for your purposes, do some research on what size items you typically sell and buy mailers accordingly. These are what I buy and they fit anything from DVD's, small trinkets, and XXL jackets.)
Buy packing tape, bubble wrap, poly mailers and/or bubble mailers.
Packing tape: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P7P9M2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bubble wrap:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3AFMT8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Poly mailers:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HGB33U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You print your shipping through eBay/PayPal because they give you a considerably decent discount and then can print straight from whatever printer you may have access to and tape it onto the package. It's acceptable to write it on a piece of paper and tape it, but then you have to wait in line at the post office (with prepaid labels, you can just drop it in the package drop box) and pay for tracking there.
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I purchased the Rollo Thermal Printer and love it. So easy to use, works with any standard 4x6 thermal labels, prints fast, and support was good too.
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I was hesitant to take the plunge but glad I did.
Kitchen fluorescent. I stand back and zoom in so I don't cast (too much of) a shadow. :P
Like I said, it's far from perfect. I actually have a room with a drop sheet that I can use for taking pics of large items, along with a dslr, flash, reflector, etc, but that room is packed to the gills right now because I sourced too much stuff. I also have a 24" cube light tent with some lights (this, but replace the lights with LEDs because the bulbs it come with get HOT). It takes up my whole kitchen table and just seems overkill for things like DVDs.
This set up doesn't require any lighting beyond flipping a light switch, and the backdrop and foundation fold up, sitting out of the way next to the washing machine. I can use my iPhone but I have been using a Samsung WB350F lately. Thats what I used for these pics. iPhoto for some quick color temp and exposure tweaks. Once I get a handle on all the stuff in my house I'll have my office set up for this kind of thing, where I can have something nicer set up. This will do for now!
I mostly sell clothing. But I do occasionally sell electronics and glassware. Now that I've gotten pretty good at estimating weight on clothing, I don't weigh them until I actually go to ship. I know that a pair of jeans is almost always going to be over 16oz, so it will go priority mail... etc.
Here's the scale I have (and LOVE)... it can run off batteries or plug into the wall, and is on sale for $17 - https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-Digital-Shipping-Postage-W-8250-50BS/dp/B00SMHWZ42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466110683&sr=8-3&keywords=shipping+scale
You can order free priority mail shipping supplies on the usps.com website. My favorite is the flat rate bubble mailer, it's under $6 to ship regardless of weight. The small flat rate is also a good one. The medium/large flat rates are only good if it's your cheapest option. If you are mailing a 3-4 pound item across the country, flat rate will be cheaper... but if it's going just a short distance it's probably cheaper to mail it based on weight. ALWAYS ship first class if it weighs under 16oz, it's much cheaper. I buy padded bubble mailers in bulk on amazon/ebay, and they end up costing around 20-25 cents each. When I worked as an office manager, I had to routinely take items up to the UPS store to mail and they charge an arm and a leg for their boxes and shipping supplies. Also, UPS probably isnt your best option on most items. I've only had to ship FedEx twice, because the items were very bulky/heavy. Other than that, I exclusively use USPS first class and priority mail.
AFAIK, insurance is free for up to $50. I rarely purchase insurance if the item sells for more than that, because most of my inventory is clothing and I pay very little for my items. If you're shipping electronics, I would probably splurge and pay extra to get them insured.
i just ran out of packaging tape. i don't need any immediately, so i'm looking for good, cheap tape. is this duck brand any good? any better / cheaper places than amazon?
I bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's $135.xx and really great. My photos look awesome now.
Smart phone scanner app
Godaddy Bookkeeping subscription
Polybags
Thermal label makers such as Dymo 450 plus House Labels 30334 R (make sure any labels you get are removable)
Regular printer and half sheet labels for printing
"Sell as set", "Do Not Separate" etc stickers
USB Scanner
Boxes large enough send in the items
Packing material to pack around the items
Impulse sealer
EDIT: Forgot about tape. You will need lots of it. This is the best tape in the world.
http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Company-Package-Sealing-SPR60041/dp/B005P7P9M2/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1418076942&sr=1-4&keywords=packing+tape
Here doesn't really look predictable at all. It looks like 3 times its gotten cheap, also if you need a lot now, there is a 6 pack of 6 rolls, and amazon is selling them "used" which probably just means that they have some packaging damage for about $60 for 36 rolls, not the best, but still a pretty good price, especially if you need it soon.
I like the sparco tape that's somewhat popular here. Only when they go on sale for $6.99 or $7.99. No way would I pay $15. It's thick and works well enough for me. But I am not a packing tape guru. Some guys need quiet tape, etc. When on sale, these are great. https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sealing-Transparent-Heavy-Rolls/dp/B005P7P9M2
Unless you've got an ancient potato-phone, the camera on your cell is likely more than enough for eBay pictures.
If you want to spend money, consider spending on a lighting kit and backdrop. Lighting will improve your shots far more than a better camera.
If you're selling smaller items, a tabletop light box kit will work just as well, and won't take up as much space.
Any comments on this label maker? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MA3EYC5/
Also, it mentions free UPS labels, can you really get free thermal labels from UPS?
Scotch is great if you're shipping light weight items.
I use http://www.amazon.com/Richards-Company-Package-Sealing-SPR60041/product-reviews/B005P7P9M2
stronger, thicker, longer
I ship 50 pounds regularly and this tape has never failed. Plus it's cheaper per foot.
This is the one I have, and it's pretty great.
Bought this set on amazon. Soon realized the light box is completely useless and doesn't give a professional lighting quality. I just use the lights (don't forget to bounce of the light off a white surface) and a table lamp I already own. Paired with my iPhone 6S plus camera, results look very professional and clean. Best of all this set up cost less than $50! I believe two of the LED lights are going for $30 on amazon.
Set up on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CX9S8A/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Examples
(http://imgur.com/AZ4IQzS)
http://imgur.com/cjeQUfs
http://imgur.com/sbCfOxi
http://imgur.com/PvUI8ig
(http://imgur.com/CicP)
Best scale, it's the last one you'll need to buy. I bought a smaller one at first, but then had to buy another. Just buy this one first and save time and money.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYA0RC2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Can anyone recommend this?
AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eaxhAb26GKNEQ
My pictures have been sucking and could be a lot better with lighting like this and I like the way it folds up and stores nearly. Hefty price tag though.
Anyone that isn't hip should check out the Amazon Basics photo studio. I have one and it's awesome and so easy to setup! I bought mine "used" (just an open box item) through Amazon Warehouse for under $120.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4
I got this via S&S for like $11. Best tape I've used so far.
Edit: See further comments here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Flipping/comments/72fly2/how_do_you_control_shipping_costs/dnn2ip7/
TL;DR: Get a scale, stop paying for over the counter rates.
Depending on what you commonly sell, bulk buy padded mailers / boxes for that size. Stop tossing any boxes & padding material from shipments you receive. Figure out somewhere to store that to use for your outgoing shipments. A good chunk of the boxes & padding I use is recycled from another shipment I got in.
Definitely getting yourself set up to manage printing postage from home vs. waiting in line at the P.O. should be a big priority overall. There is no way I would enjoy flipping half as much if I had to wait in those lines to mail every item.
This one is amazing
Right now it's listed at $99 but it frequently goes on sale, either on Amazon, Office Depot, etc., for $49-79.
You can buy the toner on Amazon for ~$10-15 and it lasts 2000+ prints.
I bought it for school because I'm in grad school and print a metricfuckton of handouts and it has not once had a problem for me. I've had HP's, Canons, Epson, and all the others, but this Brother is awesome. However, don't ever buy a Brother inkjet printer, those are terrible except as paper weights.
I still use a regular printer. Thermal printers are nice, but I didn't have 200 bucks to spend on a printer.
Invest in some label paper. It'll save tape and time. Here's what I use
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PF1BSE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think a lot of us enjoy this one. Having the display seperate is nice Accuteck ShipPro 110lbs x 0.1 oz. Digital Shipping Postal Scale, Black (W-8580-110-Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_eiaEzbDWXFTG7
I bought this one 2 years ago and love it. Haven't had any issues with it and I haven't had to change the batteries at all (it also came with an AC cord to plug it in)
I have no affiliation just sharing what works for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-2822-75LB-shipping-Battery-Included/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1468246553&sr=8-6&keywords=shipping+scale
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I use. It has lights built in to the top so you don't have to worry about external lighting. I usually have shoes in stock and this has been big enough for everything I've sold and photographs them well. The only shoe it doesn't photograph well is black dress shoes (glare, but I imagine that would be similar for any set up like this. It's not really cheap but blows the old light box I had out of the water.
The Amazon Basics photo box has served me very well. Packs up nicely too so it doesn't take up a lot of space when I'm not using it.
I've been using this one for years and love it
https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1519401589&sr=1-4&keywords=shipping+scale
Use a scale here is the one I have, I like it and eBay's shipping calculator to get a good idea of the shipping cost. Unless if the item is very heavy, priority flat-rate is generally more expensive than a non-flat-rate box. I'd just do media mail for a dvd set through, you aren't amazon and buyers generally don't mind the "delay" of the media mail.
I picked this one up about a month ago and its been great so far. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002U4OEDS
I have this scale. Works great and spot on accurate with my local ups scales.
Weighmax 2822-75LB postal shipping scale, Battery and AC Adapter Included Weighmax http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_S.SVub0MMXX3Q
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_S.SVub0MMXX3Q
Have this one and it works great, I found it on Pirateship.com
Accuteck ShipPro 110lbs x 0.1 oz. Digital Shipping Postal Scale, Black (W-8580-110-Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k.UPBbMM25T0V
This is the scale I use. It's great for the price.
I use these. Somebody here suggested them and they work great. I get the 200 pack and it comes out to just over 6 cents per label.
These are the labels I use, work amazingly. For a printer, I use Epson which works great with the ink on the labels https://www.amazon.com/MFLABEL-Adhesive-Shipping-Labels-Printers/dp/B016CV811U/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1519822279&sr=1-3&keywords=Shipping+labels
I have this sealer and [this roll of tube] (http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-5869/Shrink-Film-Tubing/14-x-1500-100-gauge-Shrink-Tubing) and [this heat gun] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004TUCV) that I picked up to do a run of 100 board games.
All three are great, but I don't use them any more. I'm not willing to ship them (just too heavy), but if you're local to Boston by chance, we should talk.
I'm getting pretty frustrated the quality of my photos, especially with brighter, neon, or pastel clothes. I'm currently using these + a white sheet flat lay + iPhone 8 camera. I try to take photos in the lightest part of my house, but it's gray as hell where I am during this time of year. Any suggestions on improving my setup or technique? TIA.
I've found the Duck HD Clear tape to work very well.
https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Performance-Packaging-1-88-Inch-441962/dp/B000GR5XCW/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1479710796&sr=8-5&keywords=heavy+duty+packing+tape
It's a low cost, low quality printer. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Compare the specs of my printer, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00450DVDY/ to the one you linked, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BDMP8M
The Brother one can be connected via wifi, has a higher resolution, and prints about 50% faster. But, you're paying an extra 50 bucks for it.
So, it's all up to you. I'm sure the canon will be fine. The brother will be better.
Everyone couple of weeks, someone gives a link to this tape on amazon when it goes on sale, and it seems a lot of folks here are happy with it.
This It's the same one I've been using for years and so far knock on wood it's worked like a charm. Has the detached read out, can be battery powered (AAs) or plugged in (comes with adapter)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMHWZ42/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$16.99 prime and goes from 1oz to 50lbs (iirc)
I use this one and am happy with it for what I need.
I got a scale for ~$20 that was well reviewed. If I could go back and do it again I would get one where the display attaches via a cord so you can see the weight without having to pick the box off of the scale again.
This is the one I bought.
I would get something well reviewed like this.
> try to get something like an Accutek acb440. It's got a huge capacity
who needs a 440lb capacity for flipping? The problem with some of these scales with really large capacity is they don't perform as well at the bottom of the range. Here's an amazon review:
"Scale does not register weights under 4oz. Still increments properly after that, just no good for very light objects."
>Just jump in and get a scale that will last forever. I got lucky with my scale, it's a Mettler-Toledo PS-60...$44 at my local thrift store where I found mine
sure, if you find that scale for $50, you should buy it. but if you need a scale now, get the ~70 lb accutek w/ the remote screen for $25-35.
edit: 110 lb accutek, this one
What do you think of this one? 110 lbs and detachable face. https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2
Is the benefit of the detachable face for big packages that obscure the reading?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PF1BSE/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1
200 for $7.95 with free prime shipping.
I believe some people use this one on here. USB Automatic Barcode Scanner Scanning Barcode Bar-code Reader with Hands Free Adjustable Stand (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00406YZGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_rMjHwb8HATBV7
I buy this when it goes on sale:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005P7P9M2/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought it for $6.99 with free prime shipping last time around.
Lol here is the opposite of what you want. I did the poster board thing but got frustrated. I'm sure there are cheaper versions but I bought this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GIL6EU4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522161500&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=photo+booth&psc=1
So much faster for me to take pictures now. Lots of room for big objects, no external lights to set up, great pictures, folds up easily if you need the space. Plus I use the voice control on my camera to take pictures. Now it's put in object, say shoot, turn object. Pictures are done in minutes.
Amazon. I like this stuff for the price.
Probably time to just invest the $20 you'll save on postage into a new scale.
https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2
Not the same grade of tape. [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Performance-Packaging-1-88-Inch-441962/dp/B000GR5XCW/ref=sr_1_23?srs=2590846011&ie=UTF8&qid=1505823299&sr=8-23) is.
SPARCO can vary in quality as others have said. Usually it's very good.
I've been using this one for the past few months, and it works very well. My favorite thing about it is that the display is separate from the scale, so big packages don't cover it up and make it difficult to read.
https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2
What is a good photo studio/light box for a starter who does not have much space in his house? I bought this because it looked like a good deal. I don't hate it, I just hate the amount of editing I have to do on the photos because of poor quality. Like this one I need to do a TON of editing to fix some of the imperfections.
http://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-2822-75LB-shipping-Battery-Included/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1418780814&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=shipping+scale&amp;pebp=1418780819998 <<<<Scale
What type of box to put it in: If you sell a xbox 360 game, a padded bubble mailer will work just fine. Your ultimate goal is to limit the weight, while still securing the package. Shipping prices are based on weight/dimensions. If youre shipping something larger like a blender, then you would find a box big enough to fit it, while also allowing room for padding.
I stay away from mailing large things because its a pain in the ass to find a box big enough, and then after padding, shipping is like $30. All depends what your ROI is.
Buy bulk peel-and stick labels. I like the half-sheet ones... Fba splits their labels in 2 and usps on eBay lets you print a half-sheet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001PF1BSE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404349532&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40
That's not the good stuff though. The good stuff is the Duck brand shipping tape. I get it on Amazon.
I've been doing this only for a few weeks. I bought this scale: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMHWZ42?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 Yes, you can use any printer. You can print on paper and attach with tape or pick up some labels to print on. I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ANLD1M?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 but you can get cheaper ones that aren't Avery. I typically ship via USPS. If you're shipping through eBay it should show you the cost difference. USPS is most often cheaper unless you have a large or heavy item.
I've been using this tape because I saw it recommended on this sub. It gets the job done! Sometimes it goes on sale for half the price it is now.
I just got this, and it is crazy strong. Gonna keep using it for sure.
I bought this one in 2010 and it still works
Weighmax 2822-75LB postal shipping scale, Battery and AC Adapter Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_gwu.wbZZG05S9
It's $19 on Amazon so pretty reasonable .
update: here's the Amazon light box:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_PhotoBox_4a1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-1&amp;pf_rd_r=2N4JE4BYRXYE00RHNASM&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=088b621d-a7b0-4879-9e8c-f21aa5bb5801&amp;pf_rd_i=14725653011
Would this one work?
http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-0503008-1000-200-watt-Heat/dp/B00004TUCV/
A cheap laser printer and half sheet labels will cost about the same as a thermal printer. Printer toner is cheap and lasts a while. Cheaper if you buy aftermarket toner or figure out how to refill toner.
I recently bought this off Amazon for 20 bucks. It was suggested by a few members on here. Its can go up to 75lbs. The other day I took a package to the Post office and the lady remarked how exact I was with the weight.
Weighmax 2822-75lb
This is the scale I use and I've never had an issue
http://www.amazon.com/Weighmax-2822-75LB-shipping-Battery-Included/dp/B002U4OEDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420835056&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=weigh+max+75+lb+scale
$20, up to 75 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-HL-2270DW-Compact-Wireless-Networking/dp/B00450DVDY/ref=sr_1_8?s=office-electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1418001211&amp;sr=1-8
This is the bees knees as far as cheap laser printers goes.
This plus a white wall in my house. Adjust the levels in photoshop.
Non-mobile: This
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FHZ2SI?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
Here you go.
https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-ShipPro-Digital-Shipping-W-8580-110-Black/dp/B00KYA0RC2
I have this one that works great and only costs $26. Also comes in black for $24
I have this one but will be ordering this one soon.
Tbh bud, if these replies are even remotely similar to how you'll be treating your future customers, your account won't last long.
On a more relevant note: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8S0ODbKXY14HH
^ affordable and reliable, bought in 2015. You neeeeeed a scale
https://www.amazon.com/Accuteck-Digital-Shipping-Postage-W-8250-50BS/dp/B00SMHWZ42/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468248536&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=accuteck+scale
Cheap, should work for all your clothing needs, accurate.
Is this a good scale for 50lbs? About to upgrade my Flipping location and need a bigger scale.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMHWZ42/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2DXIKQ5J994CK&amp;psc=1
I bought this:
AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yZpizb6MH2CJT
Amazon Basics Foldable Light Box
I'll warn you: once you pop, you just can't stop.
https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sealing-Transparent-Heavy-Rolls/dp/B005P7P9M2
Heads up [Sparco] (https://www.amazon.com/Sparco-Sealing-Transparent-Heavy-Rolls/dp/B005P7P9M2/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=18C0RCRXDNG1JMYXZZTH) is on sale again at $7.97.
It typically gets posted when its on sale but I figured it wasn't worth a whole post since it's happened several times recently and most people check this thread anyway.
What about these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016CV811U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Those are the ones I ordered, 8.99 for 200 sheets and I think 400 labels. not too bad. these seem to be the ones everyone is recommending. Ill probably never use them all anyways, or maybe over the course of a few years
I just picked one from Amazon. It is this one and has been accurate. For the most part, a scale is a scale.
ACCUTECK All-in-1 Series W-8250-50bs A-Pt 50 Digital with Ac Adapter, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMHWZ42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U67ADbB728ZH4
I'm upgrading to this one this week because I am tired of dealing with trying to see the weight with large boxes:
Accuteck ShipPro 110lbs x 0.1 oz. Digital Shipping Postal Scale, Black (W-8580-110-Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYA0RC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V77ADbZ3Q0C8H
I can’t stress it enough for anyone that has a smartphone and can download the amazon seller app ( should be free even if you just open an account and never sell ) the Amazon lightbox below ($135) and their app gives you pure white background without doing anything and can fit up to knee high boots.
No photo skills needed at all and it’s a lot less space than the big ass lights and tripods people keep using . The only time it’s not perfect is if your item has a lot of white against the white background .
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4