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How Shipping Works on Whatnot
Whatnot is a live auction platform where sellers stream and sell collectibles, trading cards, toys, sneakers, and other niche items in real time. After an auction ends, sellers need to ship items to winning bidders, often dozens of packages after a single stream. Whatnot provides built-in USPS shipping labels that sellers can purchase through the app. While convenient for handling the post-stream shipping rush, these labels may not offer the lowest available rates, especially for sellers shipping high volumes of small, lightweight items like trading cards and Funko Pops.
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Recommended Shipping Services
| Service | Best For | Est. Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground AdvantageTop Pick | Trading cards, small collectibles, and items under 1 lb | $3-5 | 2-5 days |
| USPS Priority Mail | Higher-value collectibles where faster delivery and included insurance matter | $7-12 | 1-3 days |
| USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate | Multiple cards or toys bundled for one buyer that fit in flat rate packaging | $8-16 | 1-3 days |
| FedEx Ground | Heavier collectibles, large toy lots, or sneaker boxes | $8-15 | 3-7 days |
How to Use I'd Ship That for Whatnot
After your Whatnot live stream ends, open I'd Ship That and start creating labels for each winning bidder. Enter each buyer's shipping address and package details, compare rates across USPS, FedEx, and UPS, and purchase the cheapest label. For sellers shipping many packages at once, the mobile app makes it easy to create labels one after another. Print all your labels, attach them to the corresponding packages, and drop everything off at the post office or schedule a carrier pickup.
Pro Tips for Whatnot Sellers
- Pre-package items before your live stream so you can create labels and ship the same day the auction ends
- Trading cards in a padded envelope typically weigh 2-4 oz, putting them in the cheapest USPS Ground Advantage tier
- For high-value collectibles, choose USPS Priority Mail for the included $100 insurance coverage
- Batch your shipping: create all labels at once after a stream, print them together, and do one drop-off
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! After your auction ends, enter each buyer's address into I'd Ship That, compare rates, and purchase labels at discounted prices. For sellers shipping 20+ packages after a live stream, the savings per label add up to a meaningful amount.
Most Whatnot items are small and lightweight. Trading cards and small collectibles can ship for $3-4 via USPS Ground Advantage. If you're saving even $1-2 per package and shipping 30 packages per week, that's $30-60 in weekly savings, or over $100 per month.
Yes. I'd Ship That's mobile app lets you quickly create label after label. Enter the address, see rates, buy the label, and move to the next one. It's designed to be fast, which is exactly what Whatnot sellers need after a live stream.
No. I'd Ship That has no monthly fees, no per-label surcharges, and no minimum volumes. You pay only the discounted postage price, which is up to 89% off retail USPS rates.
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