Shipping Books to Hawaii: Booksellers' Guide to Quick Shipment Methods
January 25, 2008 by
Booksellers shipping books to Hawaii often have a dilemma of how to ship books to their Hawaiian customers. Which shipping method is cost-effective and gets the books to Hawaiian customers quickly? It all depends on the weight, cost and additional services that might
be wanted. As a book customer of Hawaii, I can give information of what to expect from the receiving end of the book shipment. Once booksellers have a better idea of how Hawaii book shipments are received, they can make the proper decisions of how to ship the books to meet the needs of the customer and seller.
Considering the type of book for shipment to Hawaii
The type of book the Hawaii customer purchases will help decide which mailing service will meet mailing needs. Did your book customer purchase a magazine, comic book, thin paperback or hardcover book? The type of book purchase is an important factor when deciding the shipping method due to its overall shape and weight. Comic books, magazine and lightweight paper backs 13 ounces or less can be mailed in a flat envelope. The United States Postal Service's first-class rate runs at minimum of .80 and maximum of 2.84. Heavy or bulky books will have to be mailed by other shipping guidelines.
Communications between the book seller and Hawaii customer
Proper communications between the book seller and Hawaii customer is highly recommended. Understanding the customer's expectation of shipment arrival is important. This communication is important as the customer understanding the price of shipping and handling. After shipping agreements have been made there are three retail shipping methods provided by USPS to choose from.
Express Mail is the most efficient method. This method would work best if the book customer is in need of the book shipment quickly. Depending on the weight and location the rate will be calculated. This can be the most expensive method, but useful to the Hawaiian resident that wants the book shipment promptly. This is guaranteed next-day and second-day delivery nationwide.
Considering the type of book for shipment to Hawaii
The type of book the Hawaii customer purchases will help decide which mailing service will meet mailing needs. Did your book customer purchase a magazine, comic book, thin paperback or hardcover book? The type of book purchase is an important factor when deciding the shipping method due to its overall shape and weight. Comic books, magazine and lightweight paper backs 13 ounces or less can be mailed in a flat envelope. The United States Postal Service's first-class rate runs at minimum of .80 and maximum of 2.84. Heavy or bulky books will have to be mailed by other shipping guidelines.
Communications between the book seller and Hawaii customer
Proper communications between the book seller and Hawaii customer is highly recommended. Understanding the customer's expectation of shipment arrival is important. This communication is important as the customer understanding the price of shipping and handling. After shipping agreements have been made there are three retail shipping methods provided by USPS to choose from.
Express Mail is the most efficient method. This method would work best if the book customer is in need of the book shipment quickly. Depending on the weight and location the rate will be calculated. This can be the most expensive method, but useful to the Hawaiian resident that wants the book shipment promptly. This is guaranteed next-day and second-day delivery nationwide.
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