Online Shopping Ninja 101

Diana Naramore • September 2, 2019

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The next time your online order just isn’t right, here are some ways you can save money and time when you bring it to Sip and Ship.

  1. REUSE and RECYCLE - even if it’s a plastic wrapper or bubble mailer, we are earth-friendly and people-friendly ninjas.
  2. REPURPOSE - if you have a box, let’s find a way to repurpose it!. Even if you think the box you have is too big or too small to fit your item, bring it into Sip and Ship and we’ll help you figure it out by cutting it down or switching it out to best accommodate and protect your item. Very ninja-like!
  3. REPEAT - by coming into Sip and Ship to ship your packages, we routinely use recycled materials whenever we can. Sip and Ship collects and stores a variety of recycled packing materials at our shops. This can be a convenient and easy way for you to earn a 10% savings whenever recycled materials can be used. Ninja-approved!
  4. FREE TAPE - dash in (like a ninja) with your packages and we’ll tape them up for FREE!
  5. WE PRINT YOUR SHIPPING LABELS - don’t have a printer? All out of toner? Email the shop (Ballard or Greenwood) your shipping label, or send us a photo of it. We’ll print them off and get them on your packages. Send your information to greenwood@sipandship.com (shippingninja.com still under construction). Amazon QR return codes can only be processed at UPS stores. Bring in your UPS receipt and get 10% off anything at Sip and Ship.

Sip and Ship saves you time and money in some way every time you visit. Plus, we have yummy coffee and homemade treats for you to enjoy too!
See you soon!
Sincerely,
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