Posts by Jamie Foster61

Bryan Wilson81 said:Do I cover the cash-on-delivery fees as the sender when I'm shipping it? I mean, once I get to the local Post Office and they weigh everything and fill out the paperwork.

You can, or you don't have to. It really just comes down to whatever you and the buyer agree on. 🙂

casualfox0 said:Shipping costs have actually dropped 🙏. I used to pay $10 just to ship to a different state.

Quick question, though—do I need to specify that I'm sending this via certified mail, or will I still get a receipt for $4.25 just by sending it as a standard package?

No need to send it certified; that’ll just drive up the price. Even if you just send it as a regular package, you'll still get a receipt. 🙂

Nicole Lee4 said:Aside from an envelope, any plain box works too. If it’s colorful, just wrap it up.
The main thing is making sure the contents don't rattle around inside.

A clerk at the UPS Store can't really dictate which envelope you use. Just take it as a suggestion.

I know. I just didn't feel like getting into a whole debate with her. Next time, I'll know exactly how to handle everything smoothly. 😉

Chloe Moore65 said:You can't just toss it in a bag. At least wrap it in some paper, add some twine, and send it like that.
I usually put things in a bag, then into a shoebox, wrap it in paper, and add twine. For smaller or lighter items, I just use a bag inside a padded envelope.

That’s exactly what I was thinking. I wasn't planning on putting this specific thing in an envelope, though. Regardless, the lady at the USPS counter insisted I use the bubble mailer, even though I know it isn't strictly required. It doesn't matter much, though. Next time, I'll do it exactly the way you suggested! 🙂

Just so we’re clear, anything I send under 11 lbs counts as USPS Ground Advantage, right? $4.25?

Also, how are you guys packing clothes? I’m worried they won't fit in one of those bubble mailers. Does it have to be that specific type? I was thinking about wrapping everything up, putting it in two plastic bags, sealing them tight, and then shipping it like that. Would that work?

(I actually received a few items sent this way from people on the forum, so now I'm second-guessing if there's a "proper" way to do it.)

🙂