posting multiple yardage
09-22-2011, 10:44 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
We get 8 yards into the envelopes all the time. It is all in how you fold it.
Should say... that's 8 yards of 44" wide cotton. Only about half as much flannel will fit, and only one yard of fleece!
Should say... that's 8 yards of 44" wide cotton. Only about half as much flannel will fit, and only one yard of fleece!
There was a LOT of confusion within the Post Office earlier this year about how much you could put in the envelope. But it is still, "If it fits, it ships"... and yes, you can tape over the flap, and the seams of the envelope.
We had the local USPS Business Services Specialist come out to our shop and examine our envelopes, and check over our taping etc... and everything we do was within the guidelines of USPS so we've been sending those fat envelopes all 'round the world!
But while we're talking of packaging one piece of advice or question:
Could you please put the shipping costs on the outside of the package, too, together with the value of the fabric? Apparently taxes are also due on shipping and handling. Because they had to open the package I had to pay heavy - and I mean heavy* - tax fees on the last package I received.
*It was like 30$ of tax fee for 70$ of fabric, mainly because they had to open the package to find out the costs for postage and handling.
I will make sure to ask you to do that with my next order. For now, thank you for the perfect service I've received so far.
09-23-2011, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Thusnelda
Yep, and it always arrives safely. I've ordered with you. Works like a dream.
But while we're talking of packaging one piece of advice or question:
Could you please put the shipping costs on the outside of the package, too, together with the value of the fabric? Apparently taxes are also due on shipping and handling. Because they had to open the package I had to pay heavy - and I mean heavy* - tax fees on the last package I received.
*It was like 30$ of tax fee for 70$ of fabric, mainly because they had to open the package to find out the costs for postage and handling.
I will make sure to ask you to do that with my next order. For now, thank you for the perfect service I've received so far.
Here is a link to the page that discusses this issue:
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_pri...x.html?lang=en
I read it through twice, and it seems duty is charged based upon the weight of the package, and then VAT is added as well. On that page it also says, "However, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, food and textiles are subject to higher duty rates. "
It didn't mention anything at all about shipping or freight costs being included or excluded from the calculation of the VAT, so I'm really not sure what happens on the receiving end.
I do know that in the UK, customers get taxed on both the goods AND the shipping charges.
I'd be interested to know how other countries handle this.
09-23-2011, 04:50 AM
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The on-line fabric store I buy from can get 8 yards in a flat rate envelope. I have noticed what they do is fold the fabrics together, not folded seperately. In other words that will lay a one yard cut on top of other one yard cuts and then fold neatly together. Sure does seem to cut down on the bulk. First time I purchased from them I thought they had shorted me on some of my material until I discovered they were folded together. It worked!
09-23-2011, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Originally Posted by ckcowl
the tyvek envelopes will hold quite a bit- are you trying a different type of flat rate envelope? there are ones that are for documents- and will not hold much fabric- but the tyvek ones are pretty (stuffable)
09-23-2011, 07:16 AM
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I read some time ago that the USPS wouldn't take the 4.95 flat rate envelopes if they were "fat"; but I'm still receiving them, so not sure what's going on. Maybe it just depends on your post office. I also have received some of these "fat" ones that have busted and marvel at how I received everything.
09-23-2011, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I can get 6 yards of regular quilting fabric in a FRE fairly easily.
It does require special folding - and I would not do it if I was running a business - it takes too long to make it fit.
It is worth buying a fairly accurate scale (accurate to 0.1 ounce) if one is planning to do any amount of shipping. I think a decent one can be purchased for less than $30.
It does require special folding - and I would not do it if I was running a business - it takes too long to make it fit.
It is worth buying a fairly accurate scale (accurate to 0.1 ounce) if one is planning to do any amount of shipping. I think a decent one can be purchased for less than $30.
09-23-2011, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sweetpea
I mail a legal size enevlope today with only 5 sheet of copy paper in it. and it cost $1.08. was told that just becaue of the size of the enevlope it will begin at $1.08.
My sister and I send packages back and forth between NH and FL all the time. Amazing what we can fit in flat rate boxes. I have made quilts for her grandchildren for Christmas. I packed them in Space Bags, sucked the air out of them and they were teeny. She will remove them from the bags, fluff in the dryer and wrap them for Christmas.
We used to have a large padded manilla envelope that went back and forth many, many times for 3 years. Each time one of us sent it we added a quote, rubber stamp or some little gem to the outside til it was covered back and front. Got a new postmistress who refused to let it go thru....long before 9/11. Our mail carriers loved seeing how creative we were with it.
And I used to send things thru the mail to my grandchildren in 1 liter clear coke bottles....cut the bottom off, insert the items, hot glue it back together. Not sure if this would be considered legal now even tho you can see the items insde. They were fun things, more for the kids to get mail when they were small.
09-23-2011, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by barbo117
The on-line fabric store I buy from can get 8 yards in a flat rate envelope. I have noticed what they do is fold the fabrics together, not folded seperately. In other words that will lay a one yard cut on top of other one yard cuts and then fold neatly together. Sure does seem to cut down on the bulk. First time I purchased from them I thought they had shorted me on some of my material until I discovered they were folded together. It worked!
09-23-2011, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
Originally Posted by Thusnelda
Yep, and it always arrives safely. I've ordered with you. Works like a dream.
But while we're talking of packaging one piece of advice or question:
Could you please put the shipping costs on the outside of the package, too, together with the value of the fabric? Apparently taxes are also due on shipping and handling. Because they had to open the package I had to pay heavy - and I mean heavy* - tax fees on the last package I received.
*It was like 30$ of tax fee for 70$ of fabric, mainly because they had to open the package to find out the costs for postage and handling.
I will make sure to ask you to do that with my next order. For now, thank you for the perfect service I've received so far.
Here is a link to the page that discusses this issue:
http://www.ezv.admin.ch/zollinfo_pri...x.html?lang=en
I read it through twice, and it seems duty is charged based upon the weight of the package, and then VAT is added as well. On that page it also says, "However, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, food and textiles are subject to higher duty rates. "
It didn't mention anything at all about shipping or freight costs being included or excluded from the calculation of the VAT, so I'm really not sure what happens on the receiving end.
I do know that in the UK, customers get taxed on both the goods AND the shipping charges.
I'd be interested to know how other countries handle this.
Thank you! You offer terrific service!
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