Mailing fabric in manila envelopes.
05-18-2011, 08:25 AM
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[quote=merridancer][quote=raedar63]
I agree, tyvek is great.
I got them free at the postoffice! Should have used one when I sent some quilting notions, rulers, cutters and fabrics to a friend in Malta. That time I used one of the padded envelopes. Nothing was in it when it arrived in Malta, torn and empty. I was devastated. Somebody got $300 worth of stuff.
Originally Posted by DebraK
Originally Posted by AFQSinc
I use the white tyvek envelopes. They have some that are the size of a manila envelope and then others that have a pleat for extra thick items. I like them because they are very lightweight and super strong.
I have used manila envelopes in the past but I have found some of the thick manila envelopes can add an ounce or more to the weight so I changed to tyvek.
I have used manila envelopes in the past but I have found some of the thick manila envelopes can add an ounce or more to the weight so I changed to tyvek.
05-18-2011, 09:43 AM
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8 oz. package sent FC = $2.56 postage +.10 envelope (poly mailer bought on Ebay) + .19 DC from postage online =$2.85 and I leave it in the mailbox for carrier to pick up.
Same item sent in the "free" PO tyvek envelope would be $4.80 to $5.83 (paid online).
I don't use PM unless it is over 13 ounces or it has been requested and paid for.
Same item sent in the "free" PO tyvek envelope would be $4.80 to $5.83 (paid online).
I don't use PM unless it is over 13 ounces or it has been requested and paid for.
05-18-2011, 09:56 AM
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You can get a lot of packaging from the USPS. If you get a packaging that says priority mail, you can turn it inside out(sorry USPS) and send it first class or parcel post if you don't want to pay priority. There are ways to do it without paying an arm and leg for shipping.
05-18-2011, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mshollysd
You can get a lot of packaging from the USPS. If you get a packaging that says priority mail, you can turn it inside out(sorry USPS) and send it first class or parcel post if you don't want to pay priority. There are ways to do it without paying an arm and leg for shipping.
Really, it isn't fair to the PO to misuse their priority packaging. And believe me, they KNOW when you are sending something in an inside-out or covered up PM box and they WILL charge Postage Due to the recipient. Not nice for the person who gets it.
They don't even want you to re-use PM packaging that has been used once already, unless it is to ship the next thing PM.
05-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mshollysd
You can get a lot of packaging from the USPS. If you get a packaging that says priority mail, you can turn it inside out(sorry USPS) and send it first class or parcel post if you don't want to pay priority. There are ways to do it without paying an arm and leg for shipping.
Some of the boxes also have "priority mail" printed on the inside.
Even if the box has been used before, the "priority mail rate" will be charged.
05-18-2011, 12:25 PM
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If I mail anything in a manila envelope, I essentially rebuild it and completely cover all 4 edges with clear packing tape as well as the entire label and then just for good measure I wrap a couple of lengths around the envelope both ways. Plus I enclose in ziploc bag inside with address info. My first ebay order was a yrs worth of an older quilting magazine and he didn't reinforce the edges and half the magazines went bye-bye, he replaced them, of course, but I've never trusted manila envelopes again! If I can recycle a used Tyvek envelope I will, but I tape those suckers well as well. Tape is cheap enough and I swear the PO plays football with packages sometimes.
05-18-2011, 02:15 PM
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I have mailed many doll quilts in manila envelopes, with the little quilt safely tucked into a gallon size zip plastic bag with return address information "just in case". So far they have all made it safely to their destination, and I have received several sent prepared in the same way, and all made it safely.
05-19-2011, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
8 oz. package sent FC = $2.56 postage +.10 envelope (poly mailer bought on Ebay) + .19 DC from postage online =$2.85 and I leave it in the mailbox for carrier to pick up.
Same item sent in the "free" PO tyvek envelope would be $4.80 to $5.83 (paid online).
I don't use PM unless it is over 13 ounces or it has been requested and paid for.
Same item sent in the "free" PO tyvek envelope would be $4.80 to $5.83 (paid online).
I don't use PM unless it is over 13 ounces or it has been requested and paid for.
05-19-2011, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
Originally Posted by mshollysd
You can get a lot of packaging from the USPS. If you get a packaging that says priority mail, you can turn it inside out(sorry USPS) and send it first class or parcel post if you don't want to pay priority. There are ways to do it without paying an arm and leg for shipping.
Really, it isn't fair to the PO to misuse their priority packaging. And believe me, they KNOW when you are sending something in an inside-out or covered up PM box and they WILL charge Postage Due to the recipient. Not nice for the person who gets it.
They don't even want you to re-use PM packaging that has been used once already, unless it is to ship the next thing PM.
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