Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The flat rate boxes are different then priority boxes? I think I'm getting a flat rate box and it ends up costing more to mail it then the flat rate charge! And it's already sealed and ready to mail so no way I'm going to redo it in another box. Always ask for a flat rate box but sometimes that cost more than 1st class. Crazy.
You can use any box, take it to the counter and ask what way is the cheapest to send it. If Priority is cheapest, they just stamp Priority on the box. I have had them do this for me many times.