📦 Seller Shipping Guidelines
Safe, consistent packing protects buyers and your seller rating. Follow the value-based rules below for ungraded singles, graded slabs, and sealed products.
🚦 Policy at a Glance (U.S.)
Raw Singles ≤ $50
Eligible for trackable letter shipping only if envelope stays machinable
Raw Singles > $50
Required: Bubble mailer or box + full tracking
Graded Slabs (any value)
Box only + padding + tracking; add insurance as value rises
Sealed Products
Box only; tight void fill; double-box for higher values
✨ Raw (Ungraded) Singles
💌 Option A — Trackable Letter (≤ $50 orders only)
We support trackable letter labels via EasyPost for low-value raw singles that stay within machinable letter limits.
Machinable Letter Requirements
- Size: 3.5″ × 5″ to 6.125″ × 11.5″
- Thickness: ≤ 0.25″ (uniform)
- Weight: ≤ 3 oz
- Not overly rigid
- No clasps/strings/buttons
- Address parallel to long edge
- Envelope not plastic
Trading Card Content Limits
Up to 24 raw cards, or up to 2 cards in toploaders (max two toploaders total).
Packing Instructions
- Penny sleeve → semi-rigid (Card Saver) or single toploader
- Team bag for protection
- Thin chipboard on both sides (no bulky foam)
- Flat A-size or #10 envelope within limits
- Apply your Misprint/EasyPost letter label (trackable)
Do NOT use letter mail if:
- Packing exceeds 0.25″ or becomes too rigid
- Order value is over $50
- Contents are graded, thick, or non-machinable
📦 Option B — Bubble Mailer (required for > $50; recommended default)
The safer, more robust option for all raw singles, especially higher value cards.
Packing Instructions
- Penny sleeve → toploader or semi-rigid → team bag
- Painter's tape over the toploader opening
- Small bubble wrap around card protection
- Place in a padded mailer
- Ship with full tracking (e.g., USPS Ground Advantage)
✅ Why Choose Bubble Mailer:
- Superior protection against damage
- Required for orders over $50
- Reduces risk of returns and disputes
- Better seller reputation protection
💰 Why We Cap Letter Mail at $50
We set $50 as the maximum order value for letter shipments as a risk benchmark. For orders above this threshold, the additional protection of bubble mailers or boxes significantly reduces the risk of damage and disputes.
🏆 Graded Cards (PSA, BGS, CGC, etc.)
Graded slabs require extra care due to their rigid nature and high value. Always use boxes for maximum protection.
📋 Packing Steps
- Bag the slab (graded card sleeve) to prevent scuffs
- Wrap fully in bubble wrap
- Place in a small box (never a mailer alone)
- Fill voids so the slab can't shift during transit
- Seal securely with quality packing tape
💎 High-Value Recommendations
- $500+: Add insurance and signature confirmation
- $1000+: Consider double-boxing for extra security
- Always photograph your packing process
- Use high-quality bubble wrap and boxes
⚠️ Critical: Never Use Mailers Alone for Graded Cards
Bubble mailers alone do not provide sufficient protection for rigid graded slabs. The slab can crack or the case can break if subjected to pressure during shipping. Always use a box.
🔒 Sealed Product (ETBs, booster boxes, tins)
Handle gently—shrink-wrap and corners matter to collectors. Proper packaging preserves both value and condition.
📦 Standard Packing
- Inspect shrink-wrap carefully before packing
- Wrap fully in bubble wrap (avoid direct contact with shrink-wrap)
- Use appropriately sized box with firm void fill
- Avoid oversized boxes and packing peanuts
- Tape box seams cleanly and securely
🛡️ High-Value Protection
- $200+: Consider double-boxing for extra protection
- Add corner protectors for booster boxes
- Use signature confirmation for expensive items
- Add insurance based on item value
- Document packaging with photos
🎯 Collector-Focused Tips
- Never tape directly onto shrink-wrap or product surfaces
- Preserve original condition - even minor shrink-wrap damage affects value
- Use clean, undamaged boxes for premium products
- Consider the unboxing experience for high-value items
✅ General Best Practices
✅ DO
- •Use tracking on all shipments (letters via EasyPost are trackable)
- •Photograph your packing for high-value orders
- •Reuse sturdy materials when possible
- •Tape box seams cleanly and securely
- •Ship within 2 business days of purchase
- •Add insurance for high-value shipments
❌ DON'T
- •Tape directly onto card surfaces or cases
- •Use worn or damaged boxes for shipping
- •Ship graded cards in mailers without boxes
- •Use letter mail for orders over $50
- •Pack items so tightly they can't move at all
- •Forget to add tracking information to orders
📋 Important Information
💼 Seller Responsibility
While these guidelines are recommendations, inadequate packaging that results in damage may lead to refunds and negative seller ratings. Investing in proper packaging materials protects both your merchandise and your reputation.
⚠️ Liability Notice
Misprint is not responsible for lost or damaged items due to insufficient packaging. Shipping providers may refuse to cover claims for items not packaged sufficiently to withstand normal shipping conditions.
📞 Need Help?
If you have questions about proper packaging for specific items, don't hesitate to reach out to our seller support team.
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