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I found out today from a reader on this board about using the Tyvek envelopes for posting. Welll! Talk about a big difference in postage. I posted a package to Canada for $10.00 less than it would cost to use the USPS priority mail box. I had no idea this was an option. :oops:
Many of you already know this, but I'm posting for those of us who just weren't that savvy. Postage saved is money for mre fabric! Karen :thumbup: |
where do you buy the Tyvek envelopes???
I just searched and found some information on them here http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Envelop...e_locator.html http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Envelop...pps/index.html
Originally Posted by shequilts
I found out today from a reader on this board about using the Tyvek envelopes for posting. Welll! Talk about a big difference in postage. I posted a package to Canada for $10.00 less than it would cost to use the USPS priority mail box. I had no idea this was an option. :oops:
Many of you already know this, but I'm posting for those of us who just weren't that savvy. Postage saved is money for mre fabric! Karen :thumbup: |
what are Tyvek envelopes? never heard of them
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Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
what are Tyvek envelopes? never heard of them
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I want to know too????????
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**Tyvek envelopes are like the gold envelopes you can buy, but they are made of a plastic like paper called Tyvek. It is virtually indestructible and very light weight.
You can buy plain Tyvek envelopes almost anywhere that sells envelopes - Walmart, Walgreens, the office supply store, etc. The USPS also provides Priority Tyvek envelopes for free with Priority mail shipping. You can pick these up at the post office or order them online at usps.com. These are not flat rate, so your shipping charge is based on where it is going and on the weight of your package. Unless you are mailing something really heavy, it is usually cheaper NOT to use the flat rate boxes, even for priority mail. |
thank you!
Originally Posted by oatw13
You can buy plain Tyvek envelopes almost anywhere that sells envelopes - Walmart, Walgreens, the office supply store, etc. The USPS also provides Priority Tyvek envelopes for free with Priority mail shipping. You can pick these up at the post office or order them online at usps.com.
These are not flat rate, so your shipping charge is based on where it is going and on the weight of your package. Unless you are mailing something really heavy, it is usually cheaper NOT to use the flat rate boxes, even for priority mail. |
YAY!
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Okay, now Quilt Board Members running to buy envelopes
1. Harbor Freight rotary blades 2. Envelopes now what, this is so funny, thanks for all of the cool tips so we can save $$$$ |
i bought a box of them a year ago, i have even cut them in half and used them that way. water proof is a good thing!
i got mine at either staples or office maxx. i used to get bags at "bags unlimited" an online shop. what they look like.. http://www.google.com/search?q=pictu...=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8 |
if Harbor Freight starts selling tyvek envelopes, they may as well start calling themselves "Harbor Freight and Quilter's Haven". :lol:
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
if Harbor Freight starts selling tyvek envelopes, they may as well start calling themselves "Harbor Freight and Quilter's Haven". :lol:
!!wow! i just got a coupon and the "Free" screw drivers coupon today! |
a plus for the Tyvek envelopes...if you're into painting, art quilts, etc, tyvek can be painted, stitched (without tearing out), and when it's heated with a heat gun it bubbles up and changes shapes....I've used it in a couple of art quilts and love to play with it. If you receive a tyvek envelope in the mail, hang onto it and play with it some day or find a person who does art quilts and give it to her/him.
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I picked some up some time ago at Staples. It was a large box and I think I ended up paying just a little less than a buck a piece for them. Well worth the extra cost over manila envelopes as they don't rip, but beware---the glue isn't always the best so I always put some tape on all the 'seams'....
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Thanks for the excellent tip. I will have to buy some.
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Just adding to this message. I bought 12 9x13, Tyvek expandable envelopes for just pennies over 12.00. Slightly more than 1.00 per envelope. I found them at Office Max. but any office supply would have them. I actually tried to tear one and could not. The ones at the post office are not free. The priority boxes are, but not these envelopes. In fact, I didn't see any quite like these at the post office. This will be my way of mailing from now on. I like to save a buck where I can.
FYI: I added Tape to the self sticking tape. (Just in case) I was able to get 11 full yards of fabric inside and could probable have gotten one or two more.
Originally Posted by shequilts
I found out today from a reader on this board about using the Tyvek envelopes for posting. Welll! Talk about a big difference in postage. I posted a package to Canada for $10.00 less than it would cost to use the USPS priority mail box. I had no idea this was an option. :oops:
Many of you already know this, but I'm posting for those of us who just weren't that savvy. Postage saved is money for mre fabric! Karen :thumbup: |
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
if Harbor Freight starts selling tyvek envelopes, they may as well start calling themselves "Harbor Freight and Quilter's Haven". :lol:
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Tyvek is practically indestructible; it's the white sheeting on the walls of houses being constructed. It is an excellent insulator and lasts forever. You can't tear it and it will take a lot of abuse as an envelope. And yep, you can get them at the PO.
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And Please don't forget to re-use them, i have placed new labels over old one, turned them inside out, and cut them in 2, when i needed a smaller piece!
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That is a great idea to recycle these bags. I am so grateful for all the tips this board and others offer daily. Thanks every one for all your generosity.
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AWESOME tip! I never heard of them, either. Thank you!!!!!
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Originally Posted by shequilts
Just adding to this message. I bought 12 9x13, Tyvek expandable envelopes for just pennies over 12.00. Slightly more than 1.00 per envelope. I found them at Office Max. but any office supply would have them. I actually tried to tear one and could not. The ones at the post office are not free. The priority boxes are, but not these envelopes. In fact, I didn't see any quite like these at the post office. This will be my way of mailing from now on. I like to save a buck where I can.
FYI: I added Tape to the self sticking tape. (Just in case) I was able to get 11 full yards of fabric inside and could probable have gotten one or two more. You may need to check at the post office again. I retired a year ago and the tyvek priority envelopes were free then. I had several customers that used them for e-bay and I supplied them with both boxes and tyvek envelopes. Sometimes they are out of stock and/or have limited supplies of the Tyvek envelopes. You can order them delivered for free too. Important to understand - priority rates apply, to the free ones. The plain ones are sold and the rates for mailing can be less. --- I agree with extra tape. Sometimes the adhesive provided is not enough, especially when the package is stuffed.
Originally Posted by shequilts
I found out today from a reader on this board about using the Tyvek envelopes for posting. Welll! Talk about a big difference in postage. I posted a package to Canada for $10.00 less than it would cost to use the USPS priority mail box. I had no idea this was an option. :oops:
Many of you already know this, but I'm posting for those of us who just weren't that savvy. Postage saved is money for mre fabric! Karen :thumbup: |
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