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Essential supplies to start a Pango Books store
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items Selling books on PangoBooks is a great side hustle or just a way to unhaul unwanted books! Here is a list of supplies you will need to get started.
I have been reselling books online for 20 years, and I started using Pango Books a year ago. I love i...
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Shipping Supplies
Label Supplies
Extras
Shipping Supplies
Bubble mailers are the best way to ship 3 or less books. This size is great for when you have a small order or one large book.
Fuxury 10.5x16" Large Bubble Mailers 40pk
This 8.5 x 12 inch is best for a single book. Be sure to package your order tightly.
Green Poly Bubble Mailers 8.5x12 inch #2 - 100 Pack
This is my favorite tape dispenser! It work way better than the traditional ones. Plus it uses the same size refills.
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape, 1 Roll
Refills that work with any packing tape dispenser. I typical get to 12 count.
Tape King Quiet Clear Packing Tape 6 Rolls
I’ve had orders for 15 books, so it good to have boxes ready. I just save boxes from online purchase, especially ones from amazon.
Shipping Boxes
Label Supplies
You will need a way to print labels. A basic printer like this one will work great! For a more affordable short term option, you could also use the printing services at your local library or copy store.
HP DeskJet 2855e Wireless All-in-One Printer
If you have a printer, you just need basic printer paper. Any printer paper will do. I do use amazon basics and get the 5 ream option.
Amazon Basics Copy Printer Paper, 8.5x11, 20 lb, 500 Sheets
If you get a printer, you will also need printer ink. This is the ink that goes with the printer in this list.
HP 67 Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges for HP Printers
Extras
I try to put stickers in every Pango order. The more books in an order, the more stickers the customer gets!
Book stickers
I try to included at least one bookmark with every order. These sword one are gorgeous 😍
Wxiben Stained Glass Sword Bookmarks - 100 Pcs
These book tracker bookmarks are also fun! These are also good to leave little free libraries.
100pcs Double-Sided Book Tracker Bookmarks
Here is another option for stickers, plus these ones are holographic! I love stickers so much 😁
200-PCS Holographic Book Stickers for Journals
These book review post it packs would be a great goodie for large orders! I always save one for myself 😂.
Sayglossy 24 Pack Book Review Sticky Notes
This tool is very beneficial for getting any thrift stores stickers off your books. It probably isn’t an essential, but I love mine! I use it for my personal collection too.
4 PCS Plastic Razor Blade Scraper 120 Blades Cleaning Tool for Adhesive Stickers Decals Glass Labels Cars Windows - TikTok Shop