tharlan
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posted on November 10, 2002 09:21:35 AM
Can anyone tell me if the USPS still offers the free priority shipping boxes? I can't seem to find them at the postal website. These were the No 4 and 7 sizes.
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cramer
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posted on November 10, 2002 10:06:15 AM
Yes, go to USPS.com and click on the Postal Store. These boxes are still free. Hope that helps, cramer
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blueyes29
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posted on November 10, 2002 10:18:01 AM
The "new and improved" postal web site is confusing, at best. I've had more luck calling their toll-free number (1-800-222-1811) and ordering supplies there. You can also order the pre-printed priority mailing labels at the same time...this can only be done through phone orders. Good luck!
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hagey
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posted on November 10, 2002 10:34:34 AM
Like blueyes29 said make the call its a lot easier than their web site. Once you get a customer number your in like flint  Orderings a jiffy!
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cherokee1234
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posted on November 10, 2002 09:05:56 PM
The phone number at USPS will get you good service. You can get a list of boxes and their order numbers from your postmaster. You are even offered auto-ship for sizes you will be using frequently.
The website has been narrowed down to two sizes and envelopes. I was going to restucture my whole packing system until I made that phone call.
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tooltimes
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posted on November 10, 2002 09:23:13 PM
All of the Priority Mail supplies are still online. it takes a little doing to get them to come up though.
http://tinyurl.com/21lr
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nanntique
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posted on November 11, 2002 03:11:15 AM
Y'all need to make sure that you are in the 'Business' supplies section (and not the personal section), and then you will find all the boxes, forms, tapes, and stickers.
I just came from the site, and while I agree that it is much more difficult to use, since the last upgrade, it is all still there.
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sanmar
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posted on November 11, 2002 12:11:56 PM
I'm with blue eyes. I use the 1-800-222-1811 number & get it done in no time. 11 /12/02. Just went to 1-800-222-1811 Placed an order & was out in less than 3 minutes
[ edited by sanmar on Nov 12, 2002 08:02 PM ]
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krayonne
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posted on November 12, 2002 07:10:06 PM
The supplies you order this time might not be exactly the same as last time, as happened in my experience. It appears the good 'ol USPS has redesigned their boxes. I was sure I was ordering the small shirt box (rectangular) with the end flaps, and instead, I got a bunch of boxes (roughly the same size - flat) with top and bottom folding closures. So, the box uses almost twice the cardboard as the old box, and the Post Office finds yet another way to squeeze more fees in the form of postage out of their customers.
It is entirely possible that I ordered the wrong boxes, but I was very familiar with every shape and size of Priority mailer they had available, and hadn't seen these 2 boxes before. Anyone else notice the new boxes?
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tooltimes
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posted on November 12, 2002 07:35:36 PM
Using the link below, which box number do you mean?
http://tinyurl.com/21lr
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LuckyGiftsandTreasures
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posted on November 29, 2002 04:05:52 PM
The postal service at this moment is having trouble with the supplies store
but I found a new box at least it is new to me it is the #12 box smaller than the #4 but it is not up on the supplies website
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jensmome
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posted on November 29, 2002 04:18:42 PM
Lucky,
That sounds like a size I could use. What are the dimensions? I also think the 800 number is better. I have been getting error messages when I use the order on the website.
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LuckyGiftsandTreasures
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posted on November 29, 2002 04:35:14 PM
LOL I should of measured it but I reused the box and sent it out but I estimate and I am going back a few weeks a 5" X 5" X5"
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jensmome
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posted on November 29, 2002 04:48:03 PM
Thanks, tharlan.
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tooltimes
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posted on November 29, 2002 05:43:47 PM
Sometimes in the mail you get a Priority Mail box that is unique and then find out that a large company ordered a huge quantity of the boxes from the post office on a special order and those unique boxes are never made available to the regular customers. The #12 box could be in that group. I'd love to see a wider selection of boxes.
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sanmar
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posted on November 30, 2002 08:20:58 AM
You shouldorderby Box Number to avoid confusion. Every box has a number. I use #4's & #7's most of the time. There are 3 boxes that are very similiar in size & shape They are #'s 1092, 1095, & 1097
[ edited by sanmar on Nov 30, 2002 08:28 AM ]
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