Originally Posted by topper1
I found out 10 50 flat rate box can be replaced by using a similar box that says mailing box on it for 5 dollars and some change...the nice old lady waiting on me told me. so i took quilt out and put it in new box almost same size for half price....something to ask about.................
yes, most people just ASSUME that flat rate means cheaper...it most certainly does NOT....it usually means Rip-off!
Take media and first class...most people will ship Cd's, Dvd's and books media thinking it is the best rate....it is not. Not only will take it longer, but if it less than 13oz it can usually ship first class cheaper and gets there quicker!
Flat rate is good for items over 2 pounds. Usually if it is less than 2 pounds you can get a better rate going reg. priority.
It is all a weight game and you have to use a postal scale and know the measurements that are on the pages I linked to in my earlier post.