Question about mailing via USPS
#11
Originally Posted by bearisgray
It is my understanding that the postal rates for first class mail and flat rate priority mail are the same for ALL US addresses - to ALL other US addresses - including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and other US protectorates.
Is this correct?
Is this correct?
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What brought the question up in my mind -
Some sellers say "will ship only to the contiguous 48 (USA) states" and I was wondering why the limitation for items like fabrics?
I can understand the restrictions on items like sewing machines, steam shovels, etc.
Some sellers say "will ship only to the contiguous 48 (USA) states" and I was wondering why the limitation for items like fabrics?
I can understand the restrictions on items like sewing machines, steam shovels, etc.
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flat rate boxes all cost the same regardless of where they are going- regular packaging going priority or first class mail is based on zip code, weight and size of the package....only the flat rates are the same---they come in small- 2 different shaped mediums and a large. $6.95, $10.95 & $14.95
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
What brought the question up in my mind -
Some sellers say "will ship only to the contiguous 48 (USA) states" and I was wondering why the limitation for items like fabrics?
I can understand the restrictions on items like sewing machines, steam shovels, etc.
Some sellers say "will ship only to the contiguous 48 (USA) states" and I was wondering why the limitation for items like fabrics?
I can understand the restrictions on items like sewing machines, steam shovels, etc.
If the seller ships by UPS or FedEx, even ground shipping would be prohibitively expensive. I just ran a rate quote on Fedex ground shipping to from here in NY to Alaska zipcode 99509 (which might be Anchorage, I'm not sure). For a package the size of a flat-rate envelope, it would cost $32.53. I didn't bother to check what it would be to Hawaii.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
flat rate boxes all cost the same regardless of where they are going- regular packaging going priority or first class mail is based on zip code, weight and size of the package....only the flat rates are the same---they come in small- 2 different shaped mediums and a large. $6.95, $10.95 & $14.95
https://www.usps.com/business/priori...ional-rate.htm
#16
http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/.../Notice123.pdf
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...egory=10000002
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...egory=10000002
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/.../Notice123.pdf
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...egory=10000002
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...egory=10000002
#18
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by JUNEC
http://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/.../Notice123.pdf
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...splay?langId=-
1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10001&categoryId=10000036&parent_category_rn=10000002&top_category=10000002
Here is another rate sheet from USPS -
Flat rates are on page 3
You can order supplies here
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...splay?langId=-
1&storeId=10052&catalogId=10001&categoryId=10000036&parent_category_rn=10000002&top_category=10000002
As far as I know, flat rate boxes are all the same price as long as it's for anywhere in the U.S. (Hawaii and Alaska included) or U.S. territories. The price for foreign flat rate boxes are different priced compared to U.S. and I also believe there might be a restriction on how much weight it is. As far as flat rate boxes to U.S., I believe it's no heavier than 70 (yes, 70) pounds. So don't go mailing bricks or gold bars. LOL
Regular postage prices will vary once it's determined where you are mailing to; such as if the parcel is being mailed to someone in your own state. If it's outside of your state, then I think the price will then then be charged as Zone 8???
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And yes, I often wonder why some sellers say "contiguous U.S."....if mailed to Hawaii or Alaska in a flat rate box or flat rate envelope...then it's the same price as if it were going to California. There is no difference in price there.
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My guess is that it is a carry-over from the day when things were more likely to be shipped via UPS or FedEx.
That said... the sellers who mention "the contiguous 48" may well be shipping items which will not fit in flat-rate containers, in which case the shipping costs change dramatically, especially if they are shipping to Alaska or Hawaii.
That said... the sellers who mention "the contiguous 48" may well be shipping items which will not fit in flat-rate containers, in which case the shipping costs change dramatically, especially if they are shipping to Alaska or Hawaii.
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