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Where to Find the Cheapest Packaging Supplies

Packaging Supplies Are Eating Into Your Budget - Here is the Fix

It’s no secret: packaging materials are a hidden cost that add up fast.


From stretch film and tape to labels and strapping, even the most basic shipping supplies can silently drain thousands of dollars from your annual operating budget.

 

According to industry reports, packaging costs can account for up to 10% of a product’s final cost — and that figure climbs in fulfillment, eCommerce, and logistics-heavy industries.

 

That’s why buying from big-name suppliers with inflated pricing — like Uline — may not seem like a big deal at first… until you realize how much you're overspending every month.


Why More Businesses Are Switching from Uline (and Others)

Many businesses continue to reorder from their "default" vendor out of habit — even if they're paying 15–30% more than they need to. Here’s why our customers choose to switch:

 

✅ We Beat Uline Pricing — Often by a Lot

Uline is a household name in packaging, but their pricing reflects that. At The Safety Source, we run lean and pass the savings on to you.

 

✅ Bulk Discounts Without the Hassle

Whether you’re buying a few cases or a few pallets, we offer volume discounts, and we make it easy to shop online or request custom pricing.

 

✅ Personalized Support from Real Humans

Need to build a recurring order or price out something specific to your operation? We’ll make it simple — and we’ll beat your current cost if we can.

 

✅ Nationwide Fulfillment

We serve warehouses, distribution centers, and shipping departments across the U.S. with fast, efficient delivery and a growing catalog of inventory.

 


The Most Common Packaging Supplies That Drain Your Budget

Packaging costs often fly under the radar — not because they’re rare, but because they’re constant. The items you buy week after week, month after month, can quietly become one of the most expensive recurring line items in your operation.

 

Here are the most commonly purchased packaging supplies that add up fast:

 

📏 Stretch Film

Used to secure pallets, wrap large items, and protect products in transit — it’s a warehouse staple. But with prices varying wildly between vendors, overpaying by even a few dollars per roll can mean thousands lost per year.

 

📦 Carton Sealing Tape

Whether you use 2", 3" or standard clear tape, this is something every shipping station consumes daily. Buying in cases instead of rolls — and getting the best case price — matters more than you think.

 

🏷 Thermal Transfer Labels & Packing List Envelopes

If you're shipping product, you're labeling it — and that means going through hundreds or thousands of labels and envelopes per week.

 

🪢 Poly Strapping and Seals

For heavy-duty packaging, these are non-negotiables. But the price per foot on strapping and cost per case of seals can vary significantly between suppliers.

 

🛍 Polybags

From small part packaging to organizing returns or product kits, polybags are used in every type of facility — and they tend to get reordered frequently.

 


We Offer the Cheapest Packaging Supplies Online — Seriously

The Bottom Line?


These aren’t luxury items — they’re the everyday tools your team uses to move product, meet deadlines, and keep operations running smoothly.
And when you’re not getting the best pricing on them, your bottom line suffers.

 

That’s why at The Safety Source, we make it easy to find and shop the cheapest packaging supplies — so you can save on what you’re already buying anyway.

 


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