lotzamags
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posted on March 10, 2001 10:04:35 PM
I was under the impression that certain boxes are not accepted by the post office. Correct me if I am wrong.
I have a box with a glossy outer layer-- and it's perfect for a certain item---but I am wondering if it'll be rejected once I get to the PO.
Do you have to cover it with paper or something like that?
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ExecutiveGirl
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posted on March 10, 2001 10:07:13 PM
I just asked my PO about this yesterday. They said you have to black out or cover up any UPC bar codes, any addresses or address labels, and any chemical markings if it was a chemical box.
I would suggest just turning the box inside out to be safe.
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lotzamags
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posted on March 10, 2001 10:12:42 PM
I would have to rip it apart to turn it inside out.
There aren't really any markings, just the glossy outer layer of cardboard.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
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ExecutiveGirl
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posted on March 10, 2001 10:24:03 PM
The glossy outer layer shouldn't be a problem at all...
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hamburgler
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posted on March 11, 2001 12:27:47 AM
PO shouldnt have a prob. They will reject boxes marked with any info about alcohol, tobacco, chemicals and a few others. Also if you havnt marked out things like bar codes and addys or confusing info that might cause confusion with delivery. If you are shipping Priority Mail, duck tape it with Priority Mail tape so nothing will show.
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ubiedaman
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posted on March 11, 2001 12:46:40 AM
I think that the outside of priority boxes could be considered "glossy", so I don't think you have a problem with the "finish" in this case...just take to advice of the others on UPC's, etc.
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
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Baileejean
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posted on March 11, 2001 03:33:56 AM
I once sold a lot of about 75 books. Shipped them in beer cases (no, I'm not a drunk, I work in a bar.  ). The PO didn't have a problem with them, and I didn't cover anything. Guess it just depends on the PO.
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abacaxi
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posted on March 11, 2001 05:17:32 AM
It's not the BOX, it's the labels.
Any box that indicates it held flammable liquids, caustic liquids, or certain solids:
1. Automotive fluids (oil, brake fluid, etc)
2. Alcohol (booze and rubbing and perfume) and other flammable liquids. Beer is included in the ban.
3. Bleaches, cleansers, paint thinners/strippers and other hazardous chemicals.
4. Solids like granular pool bleach, powdered acids (oxalic acid), etc.
They don't accept them because the airlines will not accept them and it's a sorting nuisance.
To be safe, use boxes for food products, baby care and other non-chemical items. I use a black marker to scribble over any bar codes, then cover them with brown tape.
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dman3
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posted on March 11, 2001 08:26:14 AM
I find the Po Accepts all boxes I just cut them up and make my own mailers or custom fit boxes of biger one with the box inside out or if the box is perfect size I wrap the box in up in brown craft paper.<P>
ALso if you want to cover label and writeing on boxes they make a spray stuff like white out for boxes that will cover up this stuff as well.
I find wraping old boxes in craft paper the loewesr cost route.
I have also discovered that you can cut up priority boxes you get free to make custom mailers and boxes so long as you dont turn the box inside out and you pay the priority postage.
http://www.Dman-N-Company.com
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mrlatenite
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posted on March 11, 2001 06:54:52 PM
[ edited by mrlatenite on Mar 14, 2001 11:30 AM ]
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cix
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posted on March 12, 2001 01:33:57 AM
Ship Parcel Post and they won't care what the box says !
I ship in boxes that have beer logos all over them ! The PO does not care as long as it goes Parcel.
If you ship Priority, then you will have a problem. The airline deal is only effective on Priority packages. Parcel Post does not go on a plane.
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mrlatenite
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posted on March 12, 2001 07:03:30 AM
[ edited by mrlatenite on Mar 14, 2001 11:30 AM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on March 12, 2001 07:06:45 AM
MY PO used to NOT CARE about writing on the BOX! HOWEVER, within the past month, there are now SIGNS and POSTERS all over my PO indicating that ALL markings on the box MUST BE marked OUT -- NO EXCEPTIONS! I asked my counter guys & they said they got a directive to start enforcing it!
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malady
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posted on March 12, 2001 07:25:47 AM
It's not the PO that set these regulations. It's the airlines that have to transport the boxes. Due to fears of mailbombs, they state boxes over 16 ounces must go through a PO employee for acceptance (no dropping in a collection box) unless you have metered postage (to trace back to sender). And reused boxes marked with chemicals or alcohol (flammable)must be marked out to verify that the contents in fact aren't these items.
I believe what CIX states is correct. Since parcel post does not use the airlines; it goes ground. But some PO clerks may not accept them out of fear/confusion of exact regulations.
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mrpotatoheadd
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posted on March 12, 2001 07:49:39 AM
Packaging for Mailing Publication 2, July 2000
5-2 Unauthorized Markings
5-2.1 Obsolete Markings
Obsolete markings (from previous mailings or on reused boxes or containers) must be entirely removed or completely obliterated prior to mailing.
5-2.2 Erroneous Markings
Containers with improperly identified contents are not acceptable, as noted in the following examples:
-A parcel marked Bleach that actually contains clothing is not acceptable.
-A parcel marked ART SUPPLIES that actually contains a flammable liquid is not acceptable, even if the liquid is technically an art supply like paint thinner.
The potential danger of the liquid’s flammability must be identified through the proper external markings required by 49 CFR and DMM C023.
5-2.3 Extraneous Markings
Extraneous information (such as order numbers) that can be confused with ZIP Codes may not be printed immediately under the last line of the address.
http://pe.usps.gov/cpim/ftp/pubs/Pub2/Pub2.pdf
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mrlatenite
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posted on March 12, 2001 08:00:52 AM
[ edited by mrlatenite on Mar 14, 2001 11:30 AM ]
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