Ship Cheaper to Save Money

ship cheaper to save money

Shipping is one of those expenses that seem small but can quickly add up. Often, I find myself thinking about how great it is to be able to ship something across the country for relatively cheap (considering the alternative of bringing the package there myself!) but then I realize that I will have no idea how much it will cost to ship a certain package until I actually get to the shipping store because there are so many different variables that affect how much it costs to ship a package. A package I think might only cost $5 to ship could really turn out to cost $25 or $30 to ship. Personally, I don’t like that big of a gap between what I think it might cost to ship and what it actually costs to ship.

Turns out there is a cheaper, easier way to ship packages and the answer is at Smailex. Smailex allows individuals and small business to find the best carrier to ship with and buy its service by wholesale prices for any volume of shipment. In other words, it’s a calculator and discounter of shipping carriers. It takes only 2 minutes to calculate shipping rates by more than 10 delivery services and choose the best option on Smailex site. Moreover, they give up to 25% discount on carriers’ retail rates and repack tips that allow to fully control the shipping price and get the high quality delivery services cheaper.

I’ve talked with the owners they told me some interesting facts. For instance, Smailex was created as a solution for personal needs – in the New Year, they were packing presents and wanted to deliver them to friends and relatives but when they tried to calculate and compare shipping rates for each one, they understood that final cost could be far from the announced rates. There were too many options that influenced pricing. So, they wanted a very simple solution which would help them plan the shipping to be sure that they were getting the best price and service possible. Since they could not find a proper solution they decided to just make it the perfect shipping solution themselves and  share it with everyone.

Smailex is a young company – they launched in December the 2012th – and are growing steadily. Nowadays, their service connects FedEx & UPS carriers (USPS is under development) and provides users with such features as:

  • All rates of major carriers in one place
  • Visual comparison of carriers’ rates by multiple parameters
  • Repacking tips to avoid dimensional weight
  • Manual management of shipping price components
  • Various payment options (credit cards, cash, PayPal)

For me, I love how all the prices are laid out and it’s easy to understand. I like having options when it comes to shipping!

Here’s some more info on how Smailex works:

What are some expenses in your life that seem little but add up quick? 

This is a sponsored post but as always, my opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make this site possible! xo!

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My Favorite Babble Posts From This Month

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I’ve been a contributor to Babble for a couple of months now and love sharing my favorite posts with you since I think they might be helpful. This month these are my faves:

I’d love for you to take a look! xo!

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Confession: “I Have an Addiction to Target”

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This is a guest post by Amy C. Ridenour who has struggled with an addiction to Target. Here’s her story.  I’m sure many of us can relate… 

Confession: “I have an addiction to Target”… 

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Spruce Up Your Home with a $15 Art Wall – DIY

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Let’s face it…when the budget is tight, art is not exactly a priority. However, I am a firm believer that creating a beautiful living space can lend greatly to one’s happiness. Should we sacrifice a gorgeous interior for the sake of saving or getting out of debt? I don’t believe we have to. I think you can decorate and save big! This DIY art wall cost me under $15!!! And I’ll show you how to make one too!

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Summertime Reading at it’s Finest

summertime reads

It’s hot out, and the last thing you want to do is go outside and melt. Summertime is the perfect time to indulge in some reading and best of all it’s one of the least expensive things you can to entertain yourself! (Stay cool this summer: PJ’s in the Freezer and 7 Other Ideas for Staying Cool in the Summer)

My husband, Aaron, will tell you that I am a completely optimistic book checker outer- meaning I’ll go the library check out a huge stack of books, let them set by my bed and then I usually only actually read a portion of them. I load all the books back into my bag, lug said heavy bag back onto the bus with me and continue to repeat the cycle over and over. Hey, I love books! And I have dreams of spontaneously and miraculously becoming a speed-reader who is actually to finish all the books I pick out. It’s kind of like that saying that goes with food:  “my eyes are bigger than my stomach”, and I really think should be a checking-out-too-many-books equivalent like, “my eyes are bigger than my time.” ? ;)

One book that you’ve got to make time for this summer is an e-book called The Queen of Minor Disasters it is written by Antonietta Mariottini who is a stay-at-home mom, and she has written her first novel (this book) while her baby was sleeping (what an accomplishment!). (See also: 37 Books You Just Can’t Miss)

The Queen of Minor Disasters is a chick-lit novel with recipes and it’s a great summer read that has been rated as one of Amazon’s top 100 humorous books! And get this, it’s only $3.99. Um, total score!

Take this book with you to the beach or pool this year or cozy up with it by the good ol’ ac unit.

A bit more about the novel:

Stella DiLucio is the master of fixing other peoples’ problems. After all, the sassy twenty-seven- year old manages her brother Lorenzo’s restaurant on the Jersey Shore. With the help of a little “Food Therapy” Stella can evade meddling mothers , face frenemies, confuse gossiping locals, and smooth out family conflicts, all while keeping a smile on her face. She’s that good at her job. But let’s be honest, it doesn’t take a brain surgeon to run the family restaurant. All it really takes is the right dress (and shoes), some confidence, and the ability to give food away for free (just don’t tell Lorenzo). Stella seems to have it all, but when her boyfriend throws her a curve ball, her life starts to unravel. To make matters worse, a sexy guy from her past keeps messing with her head, her parents drop a bomb that changes the family dynamic, and her best friend starts keeping secrets from her. Can the queen of minor disasters set her own life straight? Or will it take more than some “Food Therapy” to get through this mess?

Join Stella as she deals with her quarter-life crisis, runs the family business, and ultimately figures out what she wants in life. Full of unexpected twists and turns, outlandish characters, and inspiring recipes, this laugh- out-loud novel will take you behind the scenes of the restaurant business, whetting your appetite, and making you beg for seconds.

 

What are your favorite summertime books?

This is a sponsored post but as always, my opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the people that help make this site possible! xo!

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