RATATOUILLEThe reseller setup
The gear that actually earns its shelf space.
The packaging, shipping, and storage a small reseller really needs — no bloat. Buy it once, then let the app track it and tell you when to restock.
Packaging
Get it out the door, protected.
Poly mailers (assorted)
Cheap, light, waterproof — your default for anything non-fragile. Lower postage than boxes.
Bubble mailers
Padded protection for small fragile items without the weight of a box.
Shipping boxes (variety pack)
A few common sizes covers most orders; buy in bulk to drop the per-box cost.
Resealable mylar / foil bags
Moisture- and light-barrier bags for anything that needs to stay sealed and clean.
Packing tape + dispenser, bubble/paper fill
A tape gun pays for itself in speed. Fill keeps fragile items from rattling.
Shipping & labels
Print labels, pay the lowest rate.
Thermal label printer
No ink, ever. Prints 4×6 labels in a second — the single biggest time-saver in shipping.
★ Top pick: Rollo — carrier-agnostic (USPS, UPS, Pirate Ship, eBay, Etsy all print straight to it), fast, and it lasts for years. See the Rollo → · Budget: MUNBYN.
Digital shipping scale
Weigh before you buy postage — guessing costs you money on every parcel.
★ Top pick: Accuteck ShipPro (110 lb) — the reseller default: accurate to 0.1 oz, tare + hold, dirt cheap. The 110 lb model handles heavy parcels; 86 lb is plenty for most. See it →
4×6 thermal labels
The refills for the printer above — buy a big roll pack.
Don't overpay for postage. Use Pirate Ship (free) for the cheapest USPS/UPS rates and instant label printing, and grab free USPS Flat Rate boxes for heavy small items. That combo beats retail counter rates every time.
Storage & handling
Keep inventory findable — and in good shape.
Stackable storage bins / wire shelving
A place for everything so you can count fast and never lose stock in a pile.
Compact / mini fridge
For any inventory that's temperature-sensitive. A small dedicated unit keeps it separate and stable.
★ Top pick: a compact compressor fridge (~1.6 cu ft — Midea, hOmeLabs, and similar). Get compressor, not thermoelectric — thermoelectric units can't hold a steady temp in a warm room, which defeats the purpose. See compressor fridges →
Silica gel / desiccant packs
Cheap insurance against moisture for anything sealed in bags or bins.
Label maker
Label bins and shelves so restocking and counting is a glance, not a hunt.
Now don't lose track of it
Ratatouille keeps your whole supply closet stocked.
Save every item — packaging, labels, storage — with its reorder link and par level. The app flags what's running low and gives you a one-click reorder, so you never scramble mid-order. Free to start, on your machine.
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