Order imports
Connecting supported stores or setting up clean spreadsheet imports so addresses are never retyped.
Pirate Ship consulting for lean, low-cost shipping.
Pirate Ship is a simple, low-cost way to buy discounted USPS and UPS labels. We help you set it up properly, pick the cheapest right service and know when you have outgrown it.
Pirate Ship
Simple shipping, done right
Pirate Ship is popular with small and growing sellers because it has no monthly fee and gives access to discounted carrier rates. For many shops, it is the fastest way to stop overpaying for postage.
The savings depend on choosing the right service and package for each order, and on importing orders cleanly instead of typing addresses by hand.
We help sellers set it up well, and we are honest about the point where a full shipping platform like ShipStation or ShipWorks starts to make more sense.
Services
What we handle in Pirate Ship
Rate selection
Choosing USPS and UPS services, including cubic pricing where it saves money, package by package.
Batch labels
Batch label creation and printing set up for fast, accurate daily shipping.
Packaging
Box and mailer choices that keep packages in cheaper rate tiers.
Tracking
Getting tracking back to your sales channels so orders show as shipped.
When to upgrade
A clear read on when your volume calls for ShipStation or ShipWorks instead.
When to reach out
Signs it is time to call us
Every engagement starts with an honest look at where your Pirate Ship operation stands today.
- You still buy postage at retail prices. Discounted rates are available with the right setup.
- You type addresses by hand. Imports eliminate typos and save hours.
- You are not sure which service is cheapest. We set clear rules by weight and size.
- Tracking does not show up on your marketplace. We close the loop.
- Shipping takes longer every month. You may be ready for a bigger platform.
Questions
Pirate Ship questions, answered
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Is Pirate Ship really free?
Pirate Ship does not charge a monthly subscription; you pay for the labels you buy. We help you use its discounted rates and services to keep postage costs down.
Which carriers does Pirate Ship support?
Pirate Ship offers discounted USPS and UPS labels. We help you choose between them for each type of package.
What is cubic pricing?
A USPS pricing option for small, heavy packages that prices by package size rather than weight. It can save a lot on the right shipments, and we help you identify them.
When should I move from Pirate Ship to ShipStation or ShipWorks?
When you sell on several channels, ship high volume or need automation rules and team workflows. We will tell you honestly whether that point has arrived.
Can Pirate Ship import orders from my store?
Pirate Ship connects with a number of ecommerce platforms and also accepts spreadsheet imports. We set up whichever fits your channels.
Let's cut your shipping costs.
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