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spartan quilter 03-27-2011 06:40 PM

I recently completed a Downey Quilt for kids that they had sent me, and also sent one that I had made. But, I was floored when it cost me $10 to send through USPS. How do you send yours back? Any info welcome.

CoyoteQuilts 03-27-2011 06:41 PM

I use Flat Rate boxes and use the smallest I can squeeze my stuff into. Saved me lots of $ over time.

Jim's Gem 03-27-2011 06:41 PM

USPS. Though I usually send back 2 or 3 at once. I'm thinking that one of the Tyvek envelopes sent priority (not flat rate) might be less for a single quilt.

bj 03-27-2011 06:44 PM

I use UPS, mostly because I like the guy that owns it. And I know he takes extra care with packing my quilts.

jaciqltznok 03-27-2011 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
USPS. Though I usually send back 2 or 3 at once. I'm thinking that one of the Tyvek envelopes sent priority (not flat rate) might be less for a single quilt.

NOT at all...those tyveks are only good about 1 pound...then the prices are more than a flat rate box...

$10 is not bad really especially if you insured and got tracking like you were supposed to!
At UPS it would have cost $15 or more!

Shipping is very costly now and going up in April right about tax time!

hperttula123 03-27-2011 06:56 PM

I use flat rate mailers. I like them for just about everything.

frugalfabrics 03-27-2011 07:04 PM

I'll weigh my options out when I get ready to mail mine out.

Maia B 03-27-2011 08:48 PM

Slighty OT, but I've heard to never label it with "quilt" to say "blanket", "bedspread" or some such to discourage theft.

TonnieLoree 03-27-2011 08:54 PM

Sorry, can't help out here. My brother owns a FedEx business so I get my shipping for next to nothing.

sew_southern 03-27-2011 11:04 PM

USPS always!


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