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Old September 14th, 2009 Sep 14, 2009 12:46:14 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Establishing a shipping account with USPS/UPS/FED EX, Etc.

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Our t-shirt business is just getting underway. Currently we're outsourcing to printers in different areas on the East Coast. I want to know if there's a service with either of the usual suspects that will allow whatever printer we use to ship directly from their shop to the customer? I've looked into USPS and there's a whole lengthy process involved with setting up a shipping account, but I don't think it really applies. The lady I spoke with mentioned that packages have to be 50lbs or more, which is very unlikely for us at this point. Any advice?
 
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The shops would already have their own accounts set up. Just have them use their accounts and bill you along with the printing charge. Try to negotiate them charging you exactly what the carriers charge them. This would probably be cheaper for you anyway since the printers probably have a volume discount.
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