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05/30/2012 02:07:34 PM · #1 |
This is only relevant to those of you who handle your own fulfillment - that is, those of you who stuff your own envelopes.
I send my print orders to my lab individually so that they come back to me with each order in its own envelope, with its own piece of cardboard. After inspecting the contents, I take the lab receipt off and slap my own mailing label on, put my own packing slip and business card inside, and tape it shut. I put on another label informing the recipient that I recycled the envelope and encourage them to do the same. I'll flip it over to hand-write a "Thank You!!!", leaving me nothing more to do but apply postage and drop it in the mail.
This saves me money from buying mailing supplies (other than tape and labels). Over time, these are real savings (especially considering the cost of pre-printed, "branded" envelopes). This might not work for those of you doing high-end weddings and portraits, bur for event & sports photography, it's a perfect way to increase your bottom line without having to raise your prices. It also may save a tree or two...
Cheers,
Skip |
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05/30/2012 02:50:38 PM · #2 |
| Skip, you are the "Heloise" of the photography biz. ;-) |
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05/30/2012 02:57:16 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Skip:
I send my print orders to my lab individually so that they come back to me with each order in its own envelope, with its own piece of cardboard. After inspecting the contents, I take the lab receipt off and slap my own mailing label on, put my own packing slip and business card inside, and tape it shut. I put on another label informing the recipient that I recycled the envelope and encourage them to do the same. I'll flip it over to hand-write a "Thank You!!!", leaving me nothing more to do but apply postage and drop it in the mail. |
What do you do if they come from the lab sealed? I guess the question is how do you open the envelope so it doesn't look totally ghetto when you seal it back up?
CS |
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05/30/2012 03:35:07 PM · #4 |
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05/30/2012 04:22:33 PM · #5 |
| I've used steam and or a heat gun to open things without damaging them. ...not for any, uh, nefarious purposes or anything, mind you. |
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05/30/2012 05:50:53 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
I've used steam and or a heat gun to open things without damaging them. ...not for any, uh, nefarious purposes or anything, mind you. |
sure we believe you..lol |
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05/30/2012 10:37:02 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by cosmicassassin:
Originally posted by Skip:
I send my print orders to my lab individually so that they come back to me with each order in its own envelope, with its own piece of cardboard. After inspecting the contents, I take the lab receipt off and slap my own mailing label on, put my own packing slip and business card inside, and tape it shut. I put on another label informing the recipient that I recycled the envelope and encourage them to do the same. I'll flip it over to hand-write a "Thank You!!!", leaving me nothing more to do but apply postage and drop it in the mail. |
What do you do if they come from the lab sealed? I guess the question is how do you open the envelope so it doesn't look totally ghetto when you seal it back up?
CS |
The appearance isn't as important as the contents ;-)
Seriously, I use a knife to slice the tape. As long as I'm satisfied the cargo is protected, I'm good to go. After all, it is recycled ;-)
@Art: Heloise, Abby, Anne, whoever :D |
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07/02/2012 11:17:50 PM · #8 |
I salute you for your effort to go green. Going green is actually a very wise idea. Not only will you be able to save some bucks, you also get to save the planet.
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