After last week’s flurry of orders (yes, three qualifies as a “flurry”), this week has been rather quiet. Just working on open orders a little at a time, and sending off two orders that were in process last week.
One of the joys of my creative work is sending out new orders. I usually forget to take pictures of new items because I’m just so dern excited to wrap them up, write a note to the buyer, and send them on their happy way! But one of the hassles of my work is that I don’t live or work terribly close to a Post Office. Thus, I have to scramble on “shipping” mornings to get to the Post Office (or trek out after I get home from work). And usually, I’m good at placing my receipts with tracking info into my bag and sending notifications as soon as I get to work. Sometimes, though, that’s not the case. And I get to send out the notification when I’m back home in the evening.
But such is the life, I suppose. I don’t have enough orders to automate my processes (at least, that’s what I tell myself). I enjoy going to the Post Office, printing out a shipping label, and hand-writing the address. Call me silly, that’s just something I love doing. I love the hand-made process of it all.
So this week I’ve had time to meditate on my shipping practices. Should I continue to use USPS Priority Boxes, or should I use my own? Should I start printing labels rather than hand-writing them?
I appeal to you, then. I know you’ve ordered things online before. What do you love most when you get your order in the mail? Has there been a particularly special package that you’ve received? What made it so special?
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