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Post by amygdule on Nov 18, 2024 21:17:56 GMT -5
Today, A Monday a package was delivered to my doorstep. It's 2 Priority large flat rate boxes fit together to make 1 big box. It was shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. The item was ordered through Amazon Prime and shipping was free. I'm surprised that USPS let that fly. I wonder how much shipping actually cost ?  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 18, 2024 23:38:18 GMT -5
Today, A Monday a package was delivered to my doorstep. It's 2 Priority large flat rate boxes fit together to make 1 big box. It was shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. The item was ordered through Amazon Prime and shipping was free. I'm surprised that USPS let that fly. I wonder how much shipping actually cost ?
THAT is weird! I'm surprised they let that go, too.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 18, 2024 23:51:02 GMT -5
It’s a trap.
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Post by amygdule on Nov 19, 2024 1:16:29 GMT -5
I was expecting a bulky package
Shipped from LA...
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 19, 2024 10:07:49 GMT -5
The flat rate thing really has to be putting a huge hit on the bottom line of USPS. The fact that they will ship you pretty much any quantity of these boxes for free is just crazy. Most of the rock orders I receive use their free materials for packing and padding inside the package. I use them a lot for storage. I cut them up and use them when I need smaller chunks of cardboard. You would think they would collect for the postage when they give out the box.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 19, 2024 11:13:30 GMT -5
What does the postage label say? I assume they had to ship by regular Priority package rates, not a flat rate. The post office I shipped from in Oregon insisted that flat rate boxes not even bulge a little bit, or I had to pay the higher rate.
Not shipped from an Amazon warehouse, I'm guessing.
I cut up boxes to make reinforcing panels for the flat rate boxes so they don't turn into bowling balls on their way to their destination, try to avoid using new FR boxes, but I didn't choose to use the low strength cardboard they use, having to mummify a box in packing tape is already an added expense.
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Post by amygdule on Nov 19, 2024 11:44:00 GMT -5
The shipping label said "USPS Ground Advantage" I just went through the shipping calculator at USPS The price was $25.40 for a 1 cubic foot box weighing 10 lbs Good thing it wasn't a box of Rox...  |
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Post by amygdule on Nov 19, 2024 13:48:48 GMT -5
Usually I get a bundle of Fabric in a plastic bag  |
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