posted on April 2, 2005 05:52:07 PM
Hey There-
Just curious, I ship a particular item which is 2.7lbs....do I pay the 3lb rate or the 2lb rate. If my memory serves me correct if it's over the "Half Way Point", 2.8lbs in this case then I would pay the 3lbs rate?
Thanks,
RC
posted on April 2, 2005 05:56:22 PM
I've always understood that going even one OUNCE over 2# would put it in the 3# category. One of the many reasons sellers try to keep packing materials as low-weight as possible.
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posted on April 2, 2005 07:09:41 PM
Even if it's 1/4 of an ounce over it moves to the higher rate - sort of the way AT&T was years ago with their minute charges - one second over and you pay for the next minute.
Any time we go over a pound mark - ie. 1, 2, 3 -- and it's over by 3-4 ounces, we might even replace peanuts with shredded paper to save the peanuts - depending on the fagility of the piece, of course. Saving the weight by cutting the box down a bit - can also save you several dollars depending on the distance it's travelling.
Being knowlegeable about these things can help your bottomline.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
posted on April 2, 2005 07:46:24 PM
Be sure to watch the measurements also. I don't know how strict the USPS is, as I rarely use them anymore, but with FedEx and UPS, a fraction of an inch will count as the next highest inch which could result in the box being oversize. On fairly large items going from the west coast to the east coast, 1/8 inch can mean a difference of $20.00 in shipping charges.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
