Flat Rate Envelopes Denied!
02-05-2011, 11:15 PM
#151
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Originally Posted by rivka
I always use the machines to ship stuff, rather than going to the front desk ..
I doubt the machine is going to tell me that I can't ship a stuffed envelope...
I doubt the machine is going to tell me that I can't ship a stuffed envelope...
'Er, Uhm Misses! As im eating this envelope It feels pretty thick. . Let me upchuck this and you can use the proper packaging.. '
Now wouldn't that be a hoot!
We have a dinky one person PO, Doubt my PO can afford the dang machine anyway.. lol.. ..
02-05-2011, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
I did notice about a week or so ago on the USPS.com site they were clamping down on the F.R. envelopes. It couldn't be more than 3/4 inch thick.
Pretty soon FedEx will be the rule.
Pretty soon FedEx will be the rule.
They keep quoting it but I haven't seen it in the DMM.
Also, the new Flat Rate BUBBLE envelopes are a bit bigger than the FRE paper ones. I don't know if they're cracking down on those as well since it's not made for documents.
They cost the same.
Thanks.
02-06-2011, 12:00 AM
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haha. I have sent DOCUMENTS in a FRE that made it larger than 3/4 inch thick. Much less the 28 fat quarters I got in one once!
However...sometimes if it is not a heavy item it is cheaper to send WITHOUT sending it flat rate.
When my husband was in Iraq I use to fill diaper boxes with light foods, roman noodles, oatmeal, easy mac, chips, stuff like that. Then I would send canned goods in a FRB. Many times it was cheaper to send a STUFFED diaper box than it was to send the FRB!
However...sometimes if it is not a heavy item it is cheaper to send WITHOUT sending it flat rate.
When my husband was in Iraq I use to fill diaper boxes with light foods, roman noodles, oatmeal, easy mac, chips, stuff like that. Then I would send canned goods in a FRB. Many times it was cheaper to send a STUFFED diaper box than it was to send the FRB!
02-06-2011, 05:58 AM
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You can actually fit a normal FRE inside a FR padded envelope, so that gives you a good idea of the size. Also, they come in a nice box that you can re-use for shipping larger items (thanks, USPS!!)
I have heard that even if your PO or the machine accepts them, some chooch on the other end might try to collect postage due from the recipient. Brilliant.
I have heard that even if your PO or the machine accepts them, some chooch on the other end might try to collect postage due from the recipient. Brilliant.
02-06-2011, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
they sent me 100 padded envelopes...and I only ordered 10.
Minimum order: 1 pack of 5, 10, or 15 envelopes
Maximum order: 1 pack of 15 envelopes
02-06-2011, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
they sent me 100 padded envelopes...and I only ordered 10.
Perhaps your USPS account is set up as a "business" one. Mine is so old I don't remember, but it's possible it's "personal," and there are limitations on order quantities. Maybe. Who knows?
I'll try again next week. Right now it's not letting me order anything. :roll:
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10052&productId=10007166&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10000002&top_category=10000002&categoryId=10000036&top=¤tPage=0&sort=&viewAll=Y&rn=CategoriesDisplay&WT.ac=10007166]https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/sto...WT.ac=10007166[/url]
In the top right section where it says "items" , select what size pack you want (pack of 5, 10, or 15)
02-06-2011, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
they sent me 100 padded envelopes...and I only ordered 10.
Minimum order: 1 pack of 5, 10, or 15 envelopes
Maximum order: 1 pack of 15 envelopes
It was the shipper that can't read "1 qty" of 10.
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