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

Wren Smith · 2026-02-22T05:25:42.254707+00:00

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.

grayy727mo 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.

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richard_anderson7mo ago

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

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the_jessica7mo ago

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

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