PSA: My pet portrait side hustle bombed because I forgot about shipping costs

I was all hyped offering custom pet art, but international postage fees ate all my profits. Seriously, factor in logistics before pricing your services or you'll end up paying to work.

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grayy729d ago

Ever realize how DIMENSIONAL weight pricing murders margins on bulky stuff like @richard_anderson's lamp? Factoring in logistics isn't optional, it's BUSINESS survival.

richard_anderson10d ago

I mean, sold a vintage lamp, shipping ate all profits.

the_jessica9d ago

Oh, completely. I sold a ceramic vase last year and the postage cost double what I charged. Learned that lesson the hard way.