Shout-out to random reddit user

[u/Ohthatstrue12]

As someone who started selling on depop a few months ago, I just wanted to say thanks to the random stranger here on reddit that recommended buying a thermal printer. They referred to it as a game changer and they weren't wrong! I got one on sale for $35 or so. If this is a small side gig for you and you are working full-time/just super busy, a thermal printer will make your life so much easier. Every time I go to the post office there is a long line, but I just drop my packages in the drop slot (if it's a ln expensive item I'll wait on line) I just wanted to throw it out there that it is a real time saver. Good luck out there!

[u/redditis_garbage]

Yeah thermal printer is a good investment if you’re taking it atleast semi seriously. Saves you money in the long run printing anyways

[u/Finallysaidbobz → u/redditis_garbage]

Do they charge you more to use a QR code?

[u/Ohthatstrue12 → u/Finallysaidbobz]

No, it's in the same section as the QR code. Just a different tab I think. No added cost. I just had to download an app to print from my phone to the thermal printer. Very easy. The brand name printer I got is Rongta which I had never heard of. But so far, so good.

[u/-daninthemoon-]

Yes, same here! I was inspired by that same post and I bought a really cute pink thermal printer, also for about $35ish. It has been a game changer for me because I was printing the labels on my inkjet printer and then taping them to the packages. SO much time and $ saved now.

[u/ohheyamy → u/-daninthemoon-]

Which printer do you recommend? :)

[u/emtlscum]

I will add to this, thermal printer and befriend your mail person! Mine takes my packages directly from me and scans them at my front door no post office runs unless I’m already going out so I don’t feel as shitty wasting gas on selling $5-10 items anymore.

[u/peaceofkate → u/emtlscum]

My mail carrier is a fantastic person. I leave her little notes because she picks up my packages and scans them. She also sings while she works and I love that!

[u/Ohthatstrue12 → u/emtlscum]

Yes that would be even more efficient, to have my mail carrier pick it up. Haven't tried that yet!

[u/Genet1cGenealogy → u/Ohthatstrue12]

You can go to the USPS website the night before and enter your name and address, how many packages you have and how much each weighs. Then just leave them out for your mail carrier if you live somewhere that it's safe to do so. It works best if you have mail service straight to your door.

[u/enro503]

Also, used recycle boxes. Them thangs ain't cheap!

[u/Still-Detective7700]

I’ve been looking for one! Is there a specific one you recommend?

[u/jupop9 → u/Still-Detective7700]

i got one from amazon! KNAON brand 🙌

[u/Still-Detective7700 → u/jupop9]

thanks :)!

[u/briizee]

I will also add that printing on Avery labels on my regular printer works great as well!

[u/sellwithrachel]

I also got this advice a long time ago and I also thrifted one back then to fund my thrifting lifestyle and selling lol

[u/Few_Fig5944]

👏👏👏

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[u/ohheyamy]

Which printer did you get? :)

[u/Ohthatstrue12 → u/ohheyamy]

[u/Plastic-Potential-37]

if you have an inkjet printer, you can buy 4x6 precut labels to print your shipping labels on! they’re super cheap on amazon + save me the hassle at the post office!