Has anyone done the math and found out how many 5" squares you can send in an envelope for 44 cents? How about the 4" and the 3" squares? If it is worthwhile I would send them all around the quilting board for those who need them. Postage is so high now I cannot afford the shipping most of the time.
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I'd imagine around 25 or so 5" squares if you're using a card size envelope. I'm sure you can get more in if you put the squares in saran wrap and suck all the air out of it.
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I'd imagine around 25 or so 5" squares if you're using a card size envelope. I'm sure you can get more in if you put the squares in saran wrap and suck all the air out of it.
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It also won't go for .44 if there is a bulge in the envelope. The envelope has to go through their machine for the $.44 rate.
Originally Posted by marknfran
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I'd imagine around 25 or so 5" squares if you're using a card size envelope. I'm sure you can get more in if you put the squares in saran wrap and suck all the air out of it.
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Originally Posted by donnajean
It also won't go for .44 if there is a bulge in the envelope. The envelope has to go through their machine for the $.44 rate.
Originally Posted by marknfran
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I'd imagine around 25 or so 5" squares if you're using a card size envelope. I'm sure you can get more in if you put the squares in saran wrap and suck all the air out of it.
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Yes, it has to be less than 1/4" thick. However, you can stack them in the envelope side by side :wink: :D:D:D
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Yep, I know about the stacking side by side, and that's also why I suggested the saran wrap to suck the air out.
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Originally Posted by amma
Yes, it has to be less than 1/4" thick. However, you can stack them in the envelope side by side :wink: :D:D:D
Here is a link to check out the limits -- Maximum envelope size is 6 1/8" high X 11 1/2" long. There is a surcharge for lumpy or over 1/4" thick. There is a change in April 2011. The extra ounce and surcharge will increase to .20, letters will stay .44. http://www.usps.com/prices/first-class-mail-prices.htm |
Originally Posted by marknfran
Has anyone done the math and found out how many 5" squares you can send in an envelope for 44 cents? How about the 4" and the 3" squares? If it is worthwhile I would send them all around the quilting board for those who need them. Postage is so high now I cannot afford the shipping most of the time.
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i can send 65 2" squares in a legal size envelope for the one ounce rate.
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