Flat Rate Envelopes Denied!
02-02-2011, 05:05 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by ljfox
The bubble flat rate envelopes are new. They just came out a couple of weeks ago. The rules are the same. If your stuff fits inside with the flap stuck down in the place it belongs then it should go at the flat rate price. Tape is fine as long as it isn't excessive.
02-02-2011, 05:09 PM
#42
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Okay I always get my envelopes to close with their original seal by folding them over and then I attach the delivery confirmation to the upper left corner over where the flap and the envelope meet and then the postage over where the flap and the envelope meet...maybe a small piece of tape between but it has always worked...I have a lot to ship tomorrow...let's see what happens :-)
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02-02-2011, 05:42 PM
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Recently, my postman asked me to pay $5.05 on an flat rate envelope from a fabric company that I hade purchased from. He said that postmaster told him to collect on it or it would be sent back to the fabric co. It was stuffed! Of course, I paid what was owed, but the fabric co would have nothing to do with my claim. They told me to take it up with the postmaster.
02-02-2011, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ljfox
I am a Postmaster and if your post office clerk is telling you that you can only ship documents in the flat rate envelopes then I would ask to talk with the Postmaster. There is no such rule. As long as your envelope can seal on its own before you tape it then it costs the flat rate of 4.95. It can be lumpy, lopsided, whatever, as long as you can close it properly and you didn't open the sides of the envelope to make it bigger. If you don't get satisfaction from the postmaster, then go to USPS.com and file a complaint and ask for it to be excalated to consumer affairs since you already spoke to the postmaster. The new padded envelopes are available on the webside also. Sorry for your bad experience, you shouldn't be treated that way.
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