International Parts Ecommerce – What You Need To Get Started

Most US parts and accessories companies don’t focus on international sales, but as the economy slows, we suspect that will change. Selling parts and accessories outside the US can be a good source of incremental revenue, and all it takes to get started is a little homework. In this article we’ll layout what retailers need…

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7 Tips For Reducing Shipping Costs On Auto Parts

Shipping is often a ecommerce company’s greatest expense. Therefore, anything your company can do to keep shipping costs down will have a big impact on profits. Here are seven of our best tips for reducing ecommerce shipping and fulfillment costs.

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VeriShip, A Shipping Expense Optimization Platform

Etailers know that shipping charges are complicated and confusing. Between various fees and surcharges, it’s hard to know what shipping really costs on a per-order basis without a lot of leg work. Very often, etailers just ignore the details and move on. Yet reviewing and reconciling the monthly carrier charges can be very good for…

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Auto Parts Shipping: Best Practices And Advice

Shipping is a big deal to people who buy auto parts online and to people who sell auto parts online, and for good reason: Shipping costs (and delivery times) can make or break an online transaction. Consumers often cite shipping costs and delivery time as their primary objections to buying parts online. Likewise, e-tailers often…

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Drop-Ship Auto Parts Sales Via Amazon Just Got Harder

Selling auto parts and accessories on marketplace sites like Amazon, Jet, eBay, or Walmart.com can be a great way to sell a large volume of product for a small (but consistent) profit margin. It’s a tricky business to get into, but it’s definitely working for quite a few companies that drop-ship their products. However, a…

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What Every E-Tailer Should Know About Negotiating Shipping Rates

Here’s a secret: UPS, FedEx, and US Postal Service shipping rates are not set in stone. These carriers want your business, and for larger retailers, they’re often willing to negotiate rates. In fact, negotiating shipping rates is so common that there are entire companies dedicated to doing it for you. However, if you prefer to…

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Essential Shipping Supplies For Ecommerce

Ecommerce Shipping Supplies

In the 10+ years that we’ve been consulting with ecommerce businesses, we’ve learned a fair amount about the nuts of bolts of ecommerce operations. Based on best practices shared by our clients, we’ve compiled a list of essential shipping supplies every ecommerce business needs. Whether you’re just getting your ecommerce business off the ground, or…

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Is Free Shipping Killing Your Profits? You’re Not Alone

Free shipping is a tremendous challenge for ecommerce retailers, particularly in auto parts. Consumers expect shipping to be free when ordering online, and will often leave a website that doesn’t offer it. But shipping costs are substantial, particularly for auto parts and accessories (which tend to be heavy and/or bulky). It’s a catch-22: Offer free…

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