posted on June 27, 2002 01:51:46 PM new
I went to the post office today and found out there are a few catches to using DC on first class mail. First it must be in a box. Second box must be at least 3/4 of an inch thick and the box must have enough room on it to put return address senders address and the DC ticket. No Envelopes are going to be cover it must be in a box for DC. Those are the guidelines given to the postal workers.
posted on June 27, 2002 02:48:01 PM new
Actually, we can mail:
1. Any box.
2. An envelope 3/4" or more.
The USPS site says:
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Delivery Confirmation and Signature Confirmation for First–Class Mail Parcels:
The Postal Service will add two new special service options for First–Class Mail parcels: Delivery Confirmation™ service and Signature Confirmation™ service. Both services will be available in manual (retail) and electronic options. The fees for Delivery Confirmation service will be $0.55 (retail) and $0.13 (electronic). The fees for Signature Confirmation service will be $1.80 (retail) and $1.30 (electronic).
For the purposes of adding Delivery Confirmation service or Signature Confirmation service, a First–Class Mail parcel is defined as any piece that:
(a) Has an address side with enough surface area to fit the delivery address, return address, postage, markings and endorsements, and special service label; and
(b) Is in a box or, if not in a box, is greater than 3/4–inch thick at its thickest point.
This definition will provide mailers many different packaging options for their First–Class Mail parcels.
