# Branded eCommerce Shipping Boxes eBay Shipping Boxes Provide Sellers with a Branded Option By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-boxes References: [technobuffalo](http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/04/08/ebay-branded-shipping-materials/) & [ebayinc](https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-to-launch-new-shipping-supplies-store/) Those who are avid sellers on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inpost-and-ebay) will appreciate the new endeavor by the eCommerce brand to provide shipping boxes for sellers at great prices. Branded with the eBay logo and even a small call to action that encourages recipients to start selling, the boxes come in a variety of sizes. The eBay boxes were announced by the brand as a way to help sellers obtain cost-effective materials to maintain their online businesses. With sets of boxes ranging in size from 20, to 100 and selling from as low as $15 the shipping boxes are a cost-effective option. Many online retailers such as [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging) already have [branded boxes for shipping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution), but eBay is a bit different given the more dispersed nature of the eCommerce brand. As such, creating branded shipping materials for sellers will help increase brand awareness and support first-time sellers who aren't sure how to start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Branded Ecommerce Shipping Boxes:** eBay's introduction of branded shipping boxes for sellers creates an opportunity for other eCommerce platforms to follow suit and enhance their brand visibility through package deliveries. - **Cost-effective Packaging Solutions:** The availability of affordable shipping boxes from eBay presents an opportunity for packaging companies and retailers to develop and offer cost-effective packaging solutions for online sellers, catering to their specific needs and requirements. - **Support for First-time Sellers:** The introduction of branded eBay shipping boxes provides an opportunity for business consultants and service providers to offer guidance and support to first-time sellers, helping them navigate the eCommerce landscape and maximize their sales potential. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ecommerce Platforms:** eBay's venture into branded shipping boxes highlights the importance for other eCommerce platforms to explore innovative packaging options that enhance their sellers' brand presence and customer experience. - **Packaging Companies:** The rise in demand for branded shipping boxes presents packaging companies with an opportunity to offer customizable and cost-effective packaging solutions tailored to the needs of online retailers, supporting their branding efforts. - **Business Consultancy:** The introduction of branded eBay shipping boxes creates an opportunity for business consultancy firms to assist first-time sellers in understanding the eCommerce landscape and providing them with the necessary strategies to succeed. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [eCommerce Brand Package Lockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inpost-and-ebay.md) - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md) - [Recyclable eCommerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-packaging.md) - [Corrugated E-Commerce Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondi.md) - [Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-1.md) - [Efficient Shipping Container Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxhub.md) - [Refurbished E-Commerce Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-refurbished.md) - [Optimized Eco Postal Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-letter-postal-boxes.md) - [eCommerce Consignment Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-consignment.md)