This new system sucks. I’ve got 3 packages on the way, all would have been first class packages, and would normally go through NY metro before arriving on Long Island.
I don't think they care. I mean I have shipped dozens of compact, brick shaped boxes, that weigh right around a Kilo; and all I ever get asked is if I'll pay for return shipping if the receiver refuses it
I think a lot of it just depends on where you are shipping from, and where you are shipping to. I'm in Iowa, so middle of the USA. Whenever I ship east, it has always taken at least an extra day in shipping time as opposed to packages that I ship west. Packages sent to California in particular seem to arrive in two days flat. Almost without exception. But when I ship to the upper NE states like Massachusetts or the lower NE states like Florida, four days seems to be the standard.
Yeah, I'm talking specifically about the changes since July 9, where "Ground Advantage" has replaced first class and parcel select. I think they've not only changed rates, but also using different hubs and schedules. Packages to me since the 9th are going to strange USPS sorting locations and taking longer than they used to. Even their estimates seem to be confused by it all.
I must have missed something - would that be cheaper than a small flat rate box?
That particular mailing box qualifies for the lowest Priority Mail cubic rate. If you're using a service like Shippo or Pirate Ship that lets you use cubic rate, then it's cheaper than a SFRB or FRPE if you're shipping somewhere relatively near you. At some point it becomes more expensive. From Pirate Ship's page on cubic rates:
It's basically the same price as a SFRB, but I didn't think that two Warnecke boxes fit perfectly in a SFRB. Also, the double PFRE gives a lot of extra cushion in case the USPS dudes decide to fling your package around.
SFRB inside a PFRE is a popular packing technique for a small increase in cost (like @TheOffalo mentioned, about 20¢ more). Since we're paying the PFRE price anyways, 200 chips inside a 1096L box fits better than a SFRB.
They don't. But you can easily sandwich together two SFRBs, insert two Warneke boxes, tape it all up, then put that into a PFRE (or more than one for the extra cushioning).
USPS also has a box slightly larger than a SFRB that fits two warnekes with about just enough gap around them for a layer or two of bubble wrap
What's the cost to ship this?
$8.30 on PirateShip.com. More if you have to pay at the post office counter.
Pirateship is great! Never had any issues with it.
everyone SHOULD, but I get the feeling most here feel intimidated by shipping software and rather have a postal worker do everything (for a higher price).
Boooooooooo. After you told me pirateship, my and shipping and selling life have gotten so much better.
Yep. I ordered mine online. I think they came within a week. Free to order, and dropped off at my doorstep by the mailman. Those 1096L boxes kick ass.
Most likely basketball (from experience)
Some people use some sort of plastic coin collector barrels…I just wrap them in Saran Wrap.
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