Mail & Shipping - Recommendations, Questions, and Answers

electrictiger48 said:And what about sending it via standard mail? How much would that even cost?

I mean, you could always just wire him the cash upfront so you can send it via certified mail to be safe, $3.25 or maybe just stick to regular snail mail which takes like 3-$1.75...

Found out two days ago that some lowlife swiped $200 from me at the post office, and now there’s zero trace of the cash 😠 😠 Honestly, it's pathetic how people have the nerve. Imagine stealing from someone who actually needs that money for something vital, like cancer meds 😠 If they're such tough guys, maybe they should try robbing some billionaire instead.

Disgusting. 👎 😠

Adam Barrett said:So, I found out just two days ago that some absolute lowlife swiped $200 from me at the post office, and now there’s zero way to track down the cash 😠 😠 Honestly, it’s pathetic how people have no shame; I bet they steal stuff like this from someone who actually needs it for life-saving meds or something 😠 If they think they're such tough guys, maybe they should try robbing a billionaire instead.

Disgusting. 👎 😠

Why on earth do you assume the money was stolen right here at our local post office???
Where was the money even sent from?? If it was coming from abroad, that cash would've passed through a dozen different hands and gone through customs... plus, you don't just send money in a regular envelope; you'd send it as a registered item which costs a little extra...

Zachary Peterson6 said:why on earth would you think the money got stolen at our local post office???
where was the cash even sent from?? if it came from overseas, it went through a million hands and customs... plus, you don't just toss cash in a regular envelope; you send it registered, which costs maybe an extra couple of bucks...

The sender told me there's zero chance it was swiped on their end because they know their damn procedures inside out. And about that other thing... yeah, true, that's why I'm stuck right now. I wasn't the one sending it—I always use registered mail—but it clearly got snatched in transit. The envelope was ripped open and stuff is missing that was definitely there before. It’s still marked as delivered, which just proves whoever grabbed it is a total thief. Just because someone used a risky shipping method doesn't give some crook a free pass to steal. Stop trying to pin the blame on the sender.

Adam Barrett said:The sender claims there's no way it was stolen at their international office because they know their own protocols inside out. And about that other point... yeah, true, which is why I'm stuck right now. I didn't send this myself—I always make sure high-value stuff is sent securely—but clearly, it got swiped somewhere on its way to me. The envelope looks like it's been ripped apart and some details that were definitely there before are missing, yet the label still says it's intact. Honestly, whoever grabbed it is a total thief. Just because someone used a risky shipping method doesn't justify someone else's blatant theft; I'm not about to let them shift the blame onto the sender just to cover their tracks.

hmmm, why are you underestimating and basically insulting your own people here?🙂

why wouldn't money get stolen in a foreign country??? You really think they're more honest than us?😠 Like I told you already, that envelope probably passed through a hundred different hands, which means there are a hundred different people who could have pocketed the cash, not just our local workers...😕

Zachary Peterson6 said:Why are you trashing your own people like that?🙂

Why wouldn't money get stolen in a foreign country??? You honestly think they’re more honest than us?😠 Like I said, that envelope probably passed through a hundred hands, so there could be a hundred different people who swiped the cash, not our workers...😕

They definitely are more honest. When my mom lived in the country where this money came from, it was totally normal for her to grab milk, newspapers, and groceries left right on the doorstep after work. How much do you think would stay put here? 🙄 Or just run a test: try sending $100, or God forbid $333 even using registered mail, and see if it actually makes it. If you send stuff via regular mail, you're basically praying. I've been buying and selling stuff online forever, so I know exactly how many girls lose packages or get hit with opened and looted envelopes—even the registered ones here in the States and it’s always a total mess when using regular mail because things just vanish, which is why I never touch it.
Sure, mail carriers everywhere can slip up or act shady, but when you get an envelope that's clearly been tampered with, or only half the contents show up, you know someone had their hands in it.

The thing is, the guy sealed everything perfectly, used that orange return receipt that I signed, and he’s out there swearing up and down that this kind of thing is impossible. Honestly, I'm inclined to believe him. I really hope there's some way to prove only part of the shipment arrived based on the weight. He's got the cardboard packaging, so hopefully he can start a claim.

Regarding value-declared letters from abroad, I heard they don't really like sending cash in envelopes over there. You know anything about that?

Adam Barrett said:They’re definitely more honest, because back when my mom lived in the country where my money actually came from, it was totally normal for her to come home from work and just grab the milk, the newspaper, and groceries that delivery guys left right at her doorstep. I mean, how long would stuff like that even last here? 🙄 Or just run a little experiment: try sending $100, or heaven forbid $333 just use registered mail, and see if it even shows up. When you send something via regular mail, it's basically a miracle if it arrives. I've been buying and selling stuff on these forums for ages, so I know exactly how many girls lose packages or end up getting envelopes and parcels—even the registered ones within the US —opened up and looted. It always turns into a massive headache when you use regular mail because things just vanish, which is why I never, ever ship that way.
Sure, occasionally a mail carrier might mess something up or a mistake happens, but when you get an envelope that looks like it went through a blender, or only half of what you sent actually arrives, then you know for a fact someone had their hands in it.

The thing is, the guy sealed everything up exactly like he was supposed to. He used that orange return receipt that I signed, and he's standing there insisting it’s absolutely impossible for this to happen, and honestly, I’m inclined to believe him. I really hope there's some way to prove that only part of the shipment arrived based on the weight. Since he kept the cardboard packaging, maybe they can start a formal investigation.

Regarding those high-value letters from abroad, I’ve heard that people overseas don't really prefer sending cash in plain envelopes. Do you know anything about that?

Trust me, they aren't any more honest than we are...
Look, nobody prefers sending cash in envelopes, not here and not anywhere else in the world...

Zachary Peterson6 said:Trust me, they aren't any more honest than we are...
Look, nobody's out here preferring to send cash in envelopes, not in the States and not anywhere else in the world...

I meant globally—obviously there are amazing, honest people everywhere, but I just get this vibe when I see politicians over here resigning because they had an affair or whatever, while back home you can't even kick them out for actual serious stuff.

Just saying, that's what the sender told me.

Adam Barrett said:I mean, looking at the big picture, obviously there are wonderful, honest people everywhere, but I just get this feeling when I see politicians over in other countries resigning just because they had an affair or something... whereas here in America, you can't even get them to step down for much more serious stuff.

I'm just saying, that's what the sender told me.

Well, if our politicians don't have mistresses😂

I could really use some advice here 🙂
I’m dealing with shipping a pair of sneakers for the first time, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to get them sent off without breaking the bank.
Is it actually okay if I just use the original shoe box they came in, seal it up tight with some heavy-duty tape so it doesn't pop open, and then just stick a label with the recipient's info on the outside?
Or am I strictly required to use one of those official HP boxes?

Thanks in advance 🙂

loneangler91 said:I could really use some help here 🙂
this is my first time ever trying to ship a package, and it's just a pair of sneakers. what's the best way to handle this and get the cheapest rate possible?
is it okay if I just put them in the original shoe box, tape it up tight with some packing tape so it doesn't pop open, and then stick a label with the recipient's info on the outside?
or am I strictly required to use some specific HP shipping box?

thanks in advance 🙂

Just tape it up and send it off😁

I need to ship some small packages, nothing over 1kg. What’s going to be my cheapest option for postage?

Jessica Jones3 said:I need to ship some small packages, nothing heavier than 1kg. Which shipping option would be the cheapest way to go...?

http://www.usps.com/shipping/rates.page

just check this link out and see what works best for you🙂

maybe try priority mail $6.25
or just a standard package $6.75

Zachary Peterson6 said:http://www.usps.com/shipping/price-list.page

Just check the site and pick whatever works for you.🙂

I’d suggest going with $6.25
as a bundle package. $6.75

Much appreciated. 🙂

What’s actually the smartest way to ship a T-shirt, or maybe a hoodie?

loneangler91 said:What’s actually the smartest way to ship a t-shirt, or like, a hoodie?

I mean, you could just wrap it up yourself, toss it in a box, or honestly, just grab one of those USPS boxes when you get to the post office...

hey guys, I need to ship out a somewhat beefy little package, maybe around 4 or 5 pounds, so I’ve got a few questions:

1. do I actually need to use one of those yellow padded envelopes or white mailing paper, or can I just grab any old box and slap a label on it without taping up the whole thing?
2. I'm planning on doing COD (cash on delivery), so what kind of forms should I be asking for at the UPS Store when I get there?

Sarah Moore5 said:Hey everyone, I'm looking to ship a slightly larger package—around 4 or 5 pounds—and I have a couple of questions:

1. Does the package need to be wrapped in one of those yellow mailers or white paper envelopes, or can I just grab any old box and stick a label on it without sealing everything else up?

2. I want to send this COD (cash on delivery), so what kind of paperwork should I ask for at the Post Office to make sure that works?

Honestly, you can wrap it in whatever you want, I guess.😉
Just tell them you're doing a business shipment and they'll hand you all the forms you need.😁

Zachary Peterson6 said:Just tell them you want to send it straight to the corporation and they'll hand over everything😁

😁😁

thanks for the reply 🙂

So, I sent off a certified package from Washington, D.C. to a place near Philadelphia about a week ago, and it still hasn't shown up anywhere... Is it actually possible that things are just backed up because of the holiday season? I'm honestly getting a little nervous here, because it would be such a massive headache if it just vanished into thin air...😢