Smart shipping = higher profits

Shipping is the silent profit killer most crystal sellers don’t think about... until a package arrives smashed, a customer complains about high shipping fees, or worse, you realize you just lost money on an order because of bad rates.

We’ve been there. We once had a shipping carrier skewer a giant pair of amethyst wings with a forklift. Not exactly the “fragile” handling we expected. After years of trial, error, and negotiating like our business depended on it (because it did), here’s what we’ve learned about shipping smarter in 2025.

3 shipping mistakes that cost you money (and how to fix them):

✅ Your packaging is too big or too weak → carriers charge for size as much as weight. oversized boxes = wasted cash. under-packed boxes = broken crystals = refunds.

• Test your boxes: shake it, kick it, drop it from waist height. if it doesn’t survive, neither will your product.

• Sometimes, two small boxes are cheaper than one big one. Fewer dimensional weight fees, safer transit.

✅ You’re not negotiating shipping rates → couriers give discounts, if you ask.

• We’ve negotiated up to 80% o

• ff UPS rates just by keeping volume steady and reviewing rates quarterly.

• Bonus: some couriers will even give you a free printer, scale, and labels if you set up an account.

✅ You’re not using letter mail for small items → in Canada, if your crystal is under 0.8” thick, you can ship it as letter mail for $3 instead of $20.

• works great for tumbles, small carvings, and jewelry.

Freightcom for the Win!

We’ve saved up to 80% on some shipments—basically a high-five-your-laptop moment.

Freightcom pulls the best rates, tracks volume discounts, and even works with Squarespace.

bonus: sign up here to unlock discounts and support our ongoing quest to make shipping suck less.

Want the full breakdown?

We packed everything we know about cutting shipping costs into a full guide. read it here

Shipping doesn’t have to be a headache, or a money pit. learn the strategies that will save you cash and keep your customers happy.