Buddy H Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 PUBLIC Service Announcement …… I see a LOT of guys charging too much for shipping small items lately…… this message is for those guys …. Buyers feel free to …. “ remind them “ Money Saving USPS Mailing Info. UPDATED 6.20.23 Hey guys ..... want to send US Priority Mail packages MUCH CHEAPER ? Here's how ........ Use US Postal Flat Rate Padded Envelopes .... Have something that will Not fit the Small Flat Rate Priority Box ? [ $10.20 ] Well ..... if it will fit in the Flat Rate Padded Envelope the price is ONLY $10.40 !!! Need extra padding ? …. Place small item in a padded envelope …. Roll it up and insert it inside another padded envelope …seal and ship FYI ..... a 4 Cell AK mag pouch with 4 mags ..... Almost 4 pounds .....WILL FIT in the Flat Rate Padded Envelope ...... Translation > you can mail the mag pouch with 4 AK mags for $10.40 .... [ instead of the Medium Flat Rate box $17.10 ] You SAVE $6 !! Go to the USPS website ...... USPS.com > Free Shipping Supplies to order ......... Flat Rate Padded Envelopes They will mail supplies to you for FREE ..... with a 4/5 day delivery to you . https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-padded-flat-rate-envelope-P_EP14PE Pass the savings on to you Customer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkg3k Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Agree 100% with Buddy on the Flat-Rate Padded Envelope. Lots of things fit inside the padded envelope that won't go into the Small Flat-Rate Box and they are virtually the same price. I would add one other, to Buddy's suggestion, instead of using the USPS website to generate your shipping label, use Pirate Ship. Go to pirateship.com and set up a free account to enjoy a discount off the USPS rates and a much easier site to navigate / use. For example...the Flat-Rate Padded envelope label is $8.30 with Pirate Ship vs $10.40 for USPS "Click & Ship." As Buddy points out...go to the USPS website to get your free shipping supplies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhouston8 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 hey ! Thanks guys ! Much appreciated. I'm always cramming crap that wont fit into that small box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
har1690 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 That's great. Went to, https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-padded-flat-rate-envelope-P_EP14PE And receiving several boxes/padded envelopes 3-5 days FREE! Thanks BUDDY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 FYI the flat rate envelopes can be bulged out due to contents and still be considered okay to ship as long as it fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trosupp Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Thanks for the update on this, I for one feel shipping costs have been going high and I just felt it was because of gas price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 BTW use pirateship.com. They have the best prices for shipping. I have a buddy who works in a large shipping company (not pirateship) and he even told me that Pirate Ship is lower cost than his company can manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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