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Stop Overpaying for Shipping! 📦💸

Ever get hit with surprise shipping fees? 🙈 I used to! But now, I always measure my boxes the right way before shipping. Here’s how I do it (and you can too!): • Grab a ruler or tape measure. Measure the LONGEST side with a flap for length. • Next, measure the other flap side for width. • Then, measure the standing side (no flap) for height. • Jot these down! (Trust me, you’ll forget 😅) • Calculate volume: length × width × height = cubic size. • Find DIM weight: divide volume by your carrier’s divisor (FedEx/UPS: 139, USPS: 166 if over 1,728 in³). • Weigh your box. Compare actual vs. DIM weight—carriers charge whichever’s higher! 😬 • For girth: (2 × width) + (2 × height). Add length + girth for total size. I always double-check before heading to the post office. It saves me money AND headaches! ❤️ Pro tip: Get a cheap postage scale if you ship often. Makes life SO much easier! #ShippingHacks #SaveMoney #SmallBizTips #Shipping101 #LifeHacks #Education