Cheap USPS Postage via PayPal

Originally Posted by Scrap808

FedEx is always more expensive than the Post Office unless the dimensions are just right (and even then, Parcel Select is still cheaper than both FedEx and UPS Ground). LTL is not really an option because we do not have quite enough space to stockpile that much.

Over all my experience shipping item I sell on eBay is that USPS is best overall. USPS 13 oz and less can go First Class and its the least expense. Over 13 oz I find it worth it to check out all the possibilities, USPS-Priority and Parcel Select and Fedex.



For me the best deal is most often USPS Priority but sometimes its one of the other options. I like using the Flat Rate boxes and envelopes because I don't have hold a large inventory of boxes.

In Priority Mail along with the flat rate boxes they have Region A, B, C, boxes that are different size and shapes, A box being the smallest. The rate changes depending on where they are shipped but for me a good deal up and down the east coast and out to TN. I live in coastal NC.

I find it pays to check all the rates. Mike

Originally Posted by miked

In Priority Mail along with the flat rate boxes they have Region A, B, C, boxes that are different size and shapes, A box being the smallest. The rate changes depending on where they are shipped but for me a good deal up and down the east coast and out to TN. I live in coastal NC.

A box ships at the 2 pound rate >> Max weight can be 15 pounds
B box ships at the 4 pound rate >> Max weight can be 20 pounds
C box ships at the 17 pound rate >> Max weight can be 25 pounds

I use the A and B's all the time
Never had a use for the C yet

The one B box is about the same size as a Large Flat Rate box
On zone 8's cheaper to use the Flat Rate
B would be $16.28 where the Large Flat Rate is only $15.80