posted on October 2, 2004 06:16:17 PM new
Hi everybody,
An anecdote here...
A month or so ago I had a package going to Canada. I had charged the buyer postage for Air Letter. Got to the PO and had to pay Air Parcel (several dollars more) because of the size of the box.
Today I sent another box to Canada. I had quoted my buyer $14.25 for 2 pounds Air Parcel because of the other one. But the box I used was just a few inches smaller and came within the 36" H+W+D limitation. The weight was 1 lb, 14 ounces. (Less box weight.) Postage was $6.35.
I dare say my buyer will be delighted to see that $7.90 refund in his PayPal account!
The moral of the story? Pay attention to the box you plan to use. It makes a big difference.
I haven't checked to see if this applies to other countries but I suspect it does.
Now back to the Two-Buck-Chuck! It's been a long day.
posted on October 2, 2004 10:18:27 PM new4 pounds & over -- ya gotta use PARCEL
Wrong again flip flopper. You can air mail, but you must use the larger customs form with the envelope over four pounds. I send on average 5-6 parcels over 4 pounds air mail a month. Nothing special about it other than the form.
posted on October 2, 2004 10:50:37 PM new
It's totally the package dimensions. I had a large package, but thin...They tried to charge me airmail Parcel post instead of airmail letter - they tried to use the length twice, which was wrong and they luckily admitted it was after I gave them info (which is Max. length 24", Max. length, height, depth combined 36" - And the difference is HUGE!
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posted on October 2, 2004 11:19:04 PM new
U.S.P.S. international isn't the only place you have to watch out for. FedEx Ground domestic ground service can sneak up on you. Their Oversize Package definition can tack an extra $20.00 onto your shipping charge if you're not careful. Where I've been nailed is on mirrors, pictures and signs. Be sure you pack them and get the chargeable dimensions and rates from their site before you put shipping charges in your listings.
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posted on October 3, 2004 05:59:12 AM new
go to USPS website-calculate postage-domestic or intl:
It will tell you how much is your postage for different sizes of the box.
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- And the difference is HUGE!