Shipping is a significant concern for small retailers, large enterprises, and consumers (yes, this is stating the obvious). We have written a variety of articles in the past about shipping, including our own experiences and strategies. Today, we received a "State of Shipping" report from…
In the end, the carriers actually have much in common, but the differences can be quite impactful on the bottom line and the overall customer perception of your business. Our small business has been shipping packages since 2006 (2008 as Printkeg) consisting of tiny envelopes…
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Like any online company out there, shipping costs are a continuous issue. The reality is this: customers seriously dislike paying shipping. In fact, shipping is one major (if not #1) reason for shopping car abandonment, and it is our number one complaint from customers. People…
Update (12/03/2012): We recently lowered our shipping rates by an astounding 50%. Now we boast some of the cheapest shipping prices among online print companies. At PrintKEG, we strive for 100% customer happiness. We receive very few complaints, but one consistent comment we see are…
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This month, a few things are changing. The above shipment demonstrates how we ship postcards. Cards usually arrive in stacks of 250 or 500 shrinkwrapped and protected with bubble wrap. 1. In 2010, we changed our toll free number to 1.800.676.0856. We hope this better…
What can change my ship date? The ship date is an estimation based on our turnaround policy. Use it to help you better plan when to submit an order. PrintKEG strives to deliver prints on time, but all customers should be aware of a few factors…
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What is blind shipping and why offer it? Retailers (you) that drop ship printing materials from wholesalers (us) may wish to to keep the wholesale source from becoming widely known. This can be achieved by "blind shipping" (shipping merchandise without a return address), or "private…