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10-08-2010, 01:01 PM
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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:
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:
10-08-2010, 01:07 PM
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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
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:
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:
10-08-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
what are Tyvek envelopes? never heard of them
10-08-2010, 01:12 PM
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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.
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.
10-08-2010, 01:13 PM
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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.
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.
10-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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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
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
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