Priority Mail Information

[awsmith4]

Great info,

Another note is flat rate envelopes are $4.75 to ship (using Click-n-ship) up to 4lbs. A large video box will actually fit inside the envelope if you need extra protection.

A flat rate envelope when sending internationally costs around $10 so it is a very affordable way to send from country to country. I have sent several packages to BOTLs north of the border this way and all have made it perfectly.

This info was shared to me by another BOTL so do not give me credit for the idea

[tsolomon]

Thanks for the Planet Label link, I can save some money with that one.

[mikeyj23]

Prices are going up (again) - from the USPS website:

On January 18 prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bags change. As always, we do not impose fuel surcharges, hidden surcharges, or surcharges for residential or Saturday delivery.

The move to January price changes for shipping services is consistent with industry standards and provides a clear picture of the affordable services we offer. Highlights for domestic shipping services include new Commercial Plus pricing, with up-front discounts for high-volume Express Mail and Priority Mail users. On average, Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14.5 percent less than retail prices; Priority Mail Commercial Plus prices average 7 percent less. We are also introducing a new, smaller Priority Mail flat-rate box. The new box is priced the same as the flat-rate envelope and provides a great option for customers sending smaller items that require sturdy packaging and the convenience of flat rate pricing.

Prices for Express Mail and Priority Mail are designed to maintain the Postal Service’s competitive position as the best shipping value in the market, especially for packages weighing less than 5 pounds. The new prices also make Parcel Select, our “last mile” ground product, an even better value for high-volume shippers. For international mailers, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International and Priority Mail International are the best value in global shipping.

Notable to us, they're adding a small priority mail flat rate box that will ship for $4.95, 1lb packages all ship for $4.95, and 2lb packages ship for $4.95 to $8.70, depending which zone you're shipping to.

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Great info,

Another note is flat rate envelopes are $4.75 to ship (using Click-n-ship) up to 4lbs. A large video box will actually fit inside the envelope if you need extra protection.

A flat rate envelope when sending internationally costs around $10 so it is a very affordable way to send from country to country. I have sent several packages to BOTLs north of the border this way and all have made it perfectly.

This info was shared to me by another BOTL so do not give me credit for the idea

WTG with that info,,,love to save money.