Libra63
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posted on October 13, 2002 08:04:05 AM
I went to the USPS website to get a quote on mailing a 3 pound 2 oz package to Toronto, Canada and all I get is the global priority shipping rate. I need some help. Has anyone sent a package that heavy to canada and if so how much did it cost? I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks
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paloma91
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posted on October 13, 2002 08:26:47 AM
In shipping to Canada, I sure wouldnt go by what USPS website gives as shipping costs for that box. the best way I have found is to actually take it to one of the bigger post offices, (not one of their smaller substations) and ask. Usally they will give you an acurate price and give you good alternatives of shipping methods.
I have saved alot of money doing just that! Hope it helps
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vvalhalla
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posted on October 13, 2002 08:50:34 AM
The weight limit on the small flat rate global priority envelope is 4 pounds. An excellent value if you can fit the item in a smallish envelope.
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stormypetr
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posted on October 13, 2002 09:06:55 AM
I tried it and got plenty of options. The fastest most economical rate for a package is always Airmail Letter Post . For this package $9.65. Global Priority has size limitations. You have to be able to fit it in an envelope. Letter Post also has size limits but they are much more liberal.
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quickdraw29
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posted on October 13, 2002 09:32:27 AM
It's $9.65 Airmail 7 day delivery, and a couple bucks less for surface. The Global Priority just says rates for flat rate and variable rate envelopes, wonder if that includes Global Priority boxes?
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Libra63
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posted on October 13, 2002 10:04:47 AM
Thanks all. I didn't realize that airmail letter post was a package. This is a sweater, so it isn't much more to send it there than it is to mail it to zone 8. Of course the difference is Priority and we can insure. I really appreciate all the help. The auction ends today but I am going to take another one that I have to the post office and find out the charges. Great place to come for information and I for one am thankful for this board.....
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stormypetr
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posted on October 13, 2002 07:34:10 PM
When I first started doing international packages, I would wind up over charging people. I got rates by the regular Parcel Post Airmail instead of Airmail Letter Post then the post office charged me the cheaper amount. Now I can offer better international rates upfront.
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hair2dye4
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posted on October 13, 2002 09:11:33 PM
Ok I am sleepy but what is airmail letter post? Is it really a package? I too am frustrated with the Canada costs on the web and have overcharged even let someone out of an aution as the web USPS quoted such a high price. I was thinking of doing international with the exeption of Canada...
does someone mind explaining it to me, remember I am in the hair buisness and went blonde, so small words please LOL
thanks!!!
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tooltimes
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posted on October 13, 2002 10:30:21 PM
Here's an example:
Airmail Letter Post 4 - 7 Days $9.25
Max. length 24", Max. length, height, depth combined 36"
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stormypetr
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posted on October 14, 2002 05:53:33 AM
Yes, Airmail Letter Post can be used for packages. The post office states this rule for size: Max. length 24", Max. length, height, depth combined 36". In other words, you can do a fairly large package and this Airmail is a lot cheaper than Airmail Parcel Post. My Mom takes a lot of packages to the post office for me. She just asks for "cheap" airmail. They laugh but always give her the Airmail Letter Post rate.
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