Mail & Shipping - Recommendations, Questions, and Answers

I was wondering what the going rate is for sending a small 2kg box via certified mail
I need an answer ASAP
thanks

Amanda Brooks6 said:I was wondering how much it would cost to send a small 2kg box via certified mail...
I really need an answer ASAP!
Thanks!

Are we talking about a standard package or certified mail?
If you declare the value, just sending it as a regular package will be around $33 pt, but if you go with certified, it’ll probably run you about $4.25... though you have to make sure it doesn't weigh even a tiny bit over that 2 kg limit!$8.00 😉

Elizabeth Brown90 said:should I send it as a standard package or registered mail?
Go with a standard package if you declare the value... $33 would be around $4.25 while registered mail would run about $8.00 though you have to make sure it doesn't go even a single ounce over that 2 kg limit...😉

thanks, Elizabeth Brown90
I'm pretty sure it weighs less than 2 kg anyway...

emergency!!!!!
Does anyone know what time the main post office on Branimirov stays open for customers? I mean the main entrance, specifically for sending registered mail

The post office on Branimirov is open 24/7. Just head in from the side and go up; you could always send your recommended mail there too..

I was wondering what the standard shipping rates look like for something relatively heavy
like a plastic cap tucked into the smallest possible envelope, does that stay at the same rate $5.00 or maybe even less
thanks

for a plastic cap in a tiny envelope? then it’s either 5 or $2.25 🙂

I think it should be at least $3.25 if that's what's recommended, because 5 definitely isn't enough

Hey everyone,

Quick favor—if you know, please let me know ASAP (I’m making the payment tomorrow)
how much the standard package costs (up to 11 lbs)
assuming it's being sent from Washington, D.C. to Washington, D.C. : is it $3.25 or 15 dollars?
😕

$3.00 (if the value is under $33)

I need an answer as soon as possible...

I'm looking to mail a standard music CD to a friend down in Miami... I'm based here in Washington, D.C.... what would the postage run...?

And I also have a simple short-sleeved T-shirt to send to another friend... how should I package that? Should I just use one of those yellow bubble mailers or something else?? And what kind of shipping costs am I looking at for that... she lives in Seattle.

If you go with certified mail, USPS will charge you about $3.25 for both inquiries, assuming the shirt is thin or lightweight. If it’s a heavier cotton blend, just send it as a package for $5.00. You can find all the details at www.usps.com. 😁 By the way, their online calculator is actually working again..

I’d honestly suggest just sending everything as a package. I once sent some thin little shorts via tracked shipping and it cost me $4.25, but the whole thing arrived on August 13th. There isn't much difference in price when you're checking out, so you might as well go with the package option. Unless, of course, the buyer is being weirdly specific about wanting a standard envelope.

Nancy Wood33 said:I’m thinking about sending some chocolates over to the USA—nothing huge, just maybe a few Hershey's bars around the 7oz size, maybe up to two pounds total. Does anyone have advice on how to ship this most affordably while still being fast enough so everything doesn't melt 😉?

Is it smarter to use a box or one of those bubble mailers? Like, should I send it as a package or just a letter?
Do I need to declare what's inside, or can I just mark it as a gift?
And will they actually open it at the post office (both here and in the States?)

Thanks!

It’s definitely better to send it as a package (I’m living in the US right now). I’ve received things like this in bubble mailers before, but everything ended up melted and a total mess. I honestly don't know what people back home are doing with those packages... anyway, here in the States, people rarely open them; I've personally never seen anyone open a package like that.

Sending it as a package isn't the best move; otherwise, the recipient is stuck paying extra fees $1.75 upon delivery or trekking down to the local USPS office to pick it up. Just stick to requiring a signature.

Is it just me, or does it feel like HP express isn't actually shaving off that 3.66% fee when I'm sending packages with cash on delivery anymore? Instead, they just seem to be tacking on $2.25 instead
?

I need to mail out some glasses, but I don't have the original case, so I'm wondering what the best way to handle this would be...
I want to make sure they don't get crushed during transit.
I've got plenty of those protective
foam inserts and some bubble wrap lying around
but I just don't have a small box specifically for them
Any advice would be appreciated, because I'm honestly at a bit of a loss on how to pack these safely

Amanda Brooks6 said:I need to ship some glasses, but I don't have a proper box to put them in—what would be the best way to handle this?
I want to pack them so they don't get damaged.
I have plenty of those protective
foam inserts and bubble wrap,
but I just don't have any small boxes lying around.
Seriously, please help—I have no idea how I should package this.

Just toss them into any box you can find—honestly, it could even be a massive one since shipping costs are calculated by weight rather than the actual size of the box—and then just wrap everything up in different layers of padding. As for the glasses themselves, wrap them in some fabric first and then use that bubble wrap to make sure they stay safe. Hopefully, that helps!👍

thanks so much

Quick question here 😳
If I order something and pay cash on delivery, will the driver actually come to my door to collect the money, or will they just leave a slip behind so I can head down to the UPS store later?