glassgrl
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posted on March 24, 2006 07:16:57 AM
USPS Insurance no longer supported with the "Stealth" Postage Option
Because of processing issues at the US Postal Service, USPS Insurance can no longer be used when the "stealth" postage option is enabled. Stealth obscures the amount of postage paid and the US Postal Service found they were unable to verify the insurance amount in these cases. You may still use Endicia insurance or other third-party insurance with the "stealth" option. If you would like to use USPS insurance, please turn off the stealth option or pay for the insurance separately at the Post Office.
(this is from Endicia - don't know the "official" USPS but would imagine it's the same MOL)
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mamachia
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posted on March 24, 2006 08:40:56 AM
So it should be the same if you pay postage thru Paypal. What a hassle now if you want to avoid going into the post office.
mama
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on March 24, 2006 09:06:48 AM
glassgrl -  You use Endicia and use USPS insurance??? Why don't you use their insurance through U-Pic?? It's alot cheaper and claims are handled much faster. Could save you some money and when you use their insurance you can make the postage stealth again 
 Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
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glassgrl
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posted on March 24, 2006 09:41:47 AM
I don't use USPS insurance. I use Endicia insurance or DSI for packages.
I just had to update my Endicia this morning and I noticed that on the automatic "What's New" page.
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on March 24, 2006 09:55:31 AM
Ok. As long as you are NOT using USPS insurance you can still do the stealth postage. I printed a bunch last night and this morning using Endicia insurance and the postage is stealth.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
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ebayvet
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posted on March 24, 2006 11:29:57 AM
It's been a long time since I used USPS insurance, I feel liberated!
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irked
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posted on March 24, 2006 01:31:53 PM
I use to use Stamps.com but the fee monthly stopped that trying to cut cost.
Mike4x4 does Endicia charge a monthly charge? How much etc.
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Without my ignorance, your Knowledge would be meaningless.
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on March 24, 2006 01:42:02 PM
Endicia does charge I think $9.95 a month for the basic plan I have. But in the end they are making me about $10-15 a month because I use my PayPal debit card to buy the postage and get 1.5% back on every purchase. So I'm actually getting paid to use their service. Wow, a win-win situation.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
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TheFamilyBiz
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posted on March 24, 2006 01:53:19 PM
Mike,
The Endicia plan that allows you to use the "Stealth" mode is $15.95/month.
We add a buck or more for handling onto each package and the stealth mode - as well as the convenience and the layout/look of our printed lables far exceeds that small monthly fee.
We love 'em too.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
[ edited by TheFamilyBiz on Mar 24, 2006 01:54 PM ]
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on March 24, 2006 02:50:39 PM
Ummmm, I just checked my Endicia account and I am on the Standard Plan at $9.95 and I get stealth postage. However if you go to their website and type in the word stealth in the help search box it tell's you you need the Premium plan. Hmm, maybe I should keep my mouth shut. I'm getting a free bonus
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
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whatnot3
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posted on March 25, 2006 04:04:04 PM
When did you signup? If you are still on the 30 day trial, you are probably getting all the premium options till it ends.
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BillsHobbyEmporium
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posted on March 25, 2006 04:32:38 PM
I used PayPal today with insurance and it was stealth.
Bill
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mikes4x4andtruckrepair
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posted on March 25, 2006 11:39:17 PM
I did sign up less than 30 day's ago. That must be the reason I'm getting it. Oh well, I'll just upgrade the plan at the end of 30 day's. I'll still be making money off the deal in the end and it's SO MUCH faster than PayPal's clunky system, I can print ALL methods of international postage and shoot I even print my envelopes with address and postage through them now. Not to mention I now have my own custom designed shipping labels with my logo on them.
Another bonus with Endicia could be if you wanted to do a Post Card sales mailing to previous customers. Since all the name and address's are saved in Endicia all you would have to do is load up the old printer with post cards, go through your previous shipments and print out a bunch of cards with address's and postage. No more exporting name and address info to another program to do your mailing's.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
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