Cheapest way to mail something?
10-18-2011, 01:38 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
If it can fit it in a flat rate box that would be the cheapest especially if it's heavy. They start at $5 for the smaller flat rate envelope or a flat rate box about the size of a VCR tape. If you use click-n-ship and print your own postage label online then you get free delivery confirmation. Also if you are mailing to someone in the military with an APO or FPO address the post office will give you a $2 discount on the postage. If you are mailing overseas to military I suggest you send it asap. I think the cut off to guarantee it to arrive for the holidays is the 1st week of Nov.
Here is a link to the boxes. If you click on the + sign on the boxes it gives you the prices.
http://www.prioritymail.com/flatrates.asp
crafty_linda_b
Here is a link to the boxes. If you click on the + sign on the boxes it gives you the prices.
http://www.prioritymail.com/flatrates.asp
crafty_linda_b
10-18-2011, 03:20 AM
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I usually figure , over 2 pounds, I will check UPS to see if it is cheaper. Here is a link to a tool that will compare rates for your package.
http://www.postalannex.com/
click on the pink button
http://www.postalannex.com/
click on the pink button
10-18-2011, 04:19 AM
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As others have said, if it will fit into a flat-rate box then USPS is the way to go.
If not - and if it is heavy and going west of the Mississippi, then check out UPS or FedEx.
May, if you are a frequent shipper, you should check out the various flat-rate boxes at http://www.usps.com . They do have free boxes that are NOT stocked at the local Post Office branches. They have a wonderful board-game box, which will hold a bolt of fabric (still on the cardboard) or three bolts if you take the cardboard out. And they have other sizes and shapes too.
If not - and if it is heavy and going west of the Mississippi, then check out UPS or FedEx.
May, if you are a frequent shipper, you should check out the various flat-rate boxes at http://www.usps.com . They do have free boxes that are NOT stocked at the local Post Office branches. They have a wonderful board-game box, which will hold a bolt of fabric (still on the cardboard) or three bolts if you take the cardboard out. And they have other sizes and shapes too.
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