Squeeze toys, fidgets and squishies. Light and cheap to post, sold in bundles and on fast live shows.
The kit our builder picks for a typical Needoh and squishy toys seller. Change the answers to fit yours.
Phone mount
A tall stand for showing clothing or trainers face on.
Lighting
A smaller app-controlled panel for a key or fill light.
Microphone
Keeps your voice clear when you turn away from the phone.
Each step in the order you'll need it.
A phone tripod, a plain backdrop and a small light are enough to start. Squishies sell on the squeeze, so your camera setup matters more than your packing table.
For packing, buy padded envelopes, a few small single-wall boxes and thermal labels. Add small clear bags to keep each toy clean.
Bag each toy on its own first. Some squishies are tacky and pick up fluff and dust in the post, and a dirty toy looks used.
Singles go in a padded envelope. Bundles go in a small box so the toys don’t get flattened under heavier parcels.
Squeeze out spare air from the envelope before sealing. A smaller parcel is more likely to fit a cheaper size band.
Kit for this step
Clear tubs sorted by type and colour work well, as long as they stay out of the sun. Heat makes some toys sticky and can fade bright colours.
Don’t stack heavy tubs on soft stock for weeks. Some toys hold a dent if they’re squashed for long.
Kit for this step
Film a slow squeeze and a release for every listing. Buyers want to see how fast it springs back and how it feels, and video shows both.
Put the type, size and colour in the title. If an item is part of a limited run, say which one, and show any tag or packaging it came with.
Squishies suit fast live shows. Run quick auctions, mystery picks and bundle deals, and squeeze each one on camera before it sells.
Bag and number the stock for the show before you go live. Write the buyer’s name on a sticky note as each one sells so packing afterwards is quick.
Most single toys are light enough for a large letter or small parcel band. Check the current Royal Mail size guide so you know which toys fit through the large letter gauge.
Past 50 orders, pre-pack popular singles in their bags so you only need to add an envelope and label. Reorder envelopes before a big show, not after.
Each one costs you money or reviews, and each has a fix.
Complete kits for one kind of seller, costed and laid out.
What most orders like these go by, at today’s published prices. Prices checked 6 October 2026.
Royal Mail Tracked 48 Small ParcelUsual£3.75
Clothing and small boxed items up to 2 kg, with tracking for less than untracked 2nd Class.
InPost locker to locker, small£1.99
Flat parcels up to 8 cm deep, such as folded clothes, dropped at a locker and collected from one.
Royal Mail Tracked 48 Medium Parcel£5.70 to £12.25
Trainers, homeware and electronics up to 20 kg, tracked and cheaper than untracked 2nd Class.
Keeping stock in a hot car or on a sunny windowsill: some squishies turn sticky in the heat.
Light boxes for boxed toys and beauty sets.
Bubble-lined envelopes for small, light items.
Squishy toys sell on video: buyers want to see the squeeze. A phone on a tripod and a plain background cover most of your setup.
They’re light and soft, so most orders go in a mailing bag or padded envelope. Bag each toy first; some are sticky and pick up dust.
Bag each one, then send in a padded envelope or grey mailing bag. Bundles of several go in a small box so they don’t get squashed.
Keep them in clear tubs away from heat and sunlight, which can make them sticky or change their colour.
Yes. They’re cheap to post, quick to demo and suit fast auctions and mystery picks.
Rinse it in mild soapy water and let it dry fully. Test on one toy first, as some materials react badly.
Some singles fit. Measure the packed item against the current Royal Mail large letter size and thickness limits before you choose that band.
Compare the packaging, tags and print quality with photos from the brand’s own site. If you can’t confirm it, don’t list it under the brand name.
