Best Tips For Online Returns

Diana Naramore • March 31, 2019

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A recent survey of Sip and Ship customers revealed that quite a few of you are concerned with how to best deal with online returns. FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS - we take them all and can help make sure they all go smoothly.

1. We encourage you to use prepaid return labels that are provided to you.
These prepaid labels often cost less than what you would pay anywhere else.

Bonus Tip: if you don’t have a printer, you can email them to us and our team can print them off and get them on your packages. Email ahead to the store you plan to visit at [email protected] and/or [email protected] and we’ll take it from there.

2. Whenever possible, it’s best to reuse/recycle boxes and mailers.
This is a great way to save money and help protect our environment.

Bonus Tip: You never have to worry about buying a roll of tape to seal up your packages. Our team is happy to tape up your packages for FREE.
3. What to do when your online return does not come with a pre-paid return shipping label, ship with Sip and Ship.

Bonus Tip: The beauty of Sip and Ship is that we can provide you an array of shipping options with your end goal in mind. Often that is providing you with the most effective way with tracking through our postal services. Further, in the rare case that your return requires insurance, we recommend UPS or FedEx ground service(s) which provide real-time tracking and come with $100 insurance.

We hope this information has been helpful and we look forward to transforming your online return errand into something you actually look forward to doing at Sip and Ship.

Bonus Tip: while you're here, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, get a document notarized, and find the perfect card and party gift!

​Happy Spring!
Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
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