peachfront
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Post by peachfront on Sept 19, 2016 18:20:34 GMT -5
The USPS site is only giving me price quotes for 1 day shipping. Nothing for packages that I don't mind if it takes longer. Since this person is buying inexpensive items, the price of shipping is going to kill the sale if there's no option other than 1 day shipping... the price is out of proportion to what's being sent.
Thanks if anyone can help me with this. Can't honestly believe there's no way to get "regular" shipping prices online now?
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riverbendlapidary
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Sept 19, 2016 18:36:49 GMT -5
click the button that says show all options.
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peachfront
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Post by peachfront on Sept 19, 2016 20:16:21 GMT -5
I tried that several times in a row and it didn't show anything else other than Media Mail, which they already know it's rocks, so they won't let me use Media Mail.
I think it's because it's only 90 minutes away so they know it will be delivered in one day. But it used to be cheaper to deliver things closer, so I was confused...
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dottyt
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Post by dottyt on Sept 19, 2016 23:02:42 GMT -5
The USPS site is only giving me price quotes for 1 day shipping. Nothing for packages that I don't mind if it takes longer. Since this person is buying inexpensive items, the price of shipping is going to kill the sale if there's no option other than 1 day shipping... the price is out of proportion to what's being sent. Thanks if anyone can help me with this. Can't honestly believe there's no way to get "regular" shipping prices online now? The USPS site basically sucks. Try asking at a Post Office. Or perhaps several post offices. It can sometimes take a while to find a knowledgeable and helpful employee. But they do exist! For sure they still have First Class which is inexpensive for light weight stuff, but you have to fill out extra forms and pay extra for delivery proof. I am betting that they haven't made any major changes (or there would have been some noise over it) and it is a web issue. Back in the day you could get all the rates on paper. It was way more convenient than their site. Hopefully someone who mails more (especially rocks) will chime in. My mailing days (media rate for printed paper) are over. |
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jbock
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Post by jbock on Sept 20, 2016 10:05:14 GMT -5
I just shipped a box o rocks priority a few days ago but I was in the post office.
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Post by roy on Sept 20, 2016 10:19:10 GMT -5
i ship out a lot weekly and have not had a problem
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riverbendlapidary
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Sept 20, 2016 11:08:38 GMT -5
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 20, 2016 12:31:10 GMT -5
I havent seen any changes and I print labels and take stuff to the post office almost every day.
Tony
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 20, 2016 13:39:31 GMT -5
No changes here either.....
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panamark
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Post by panamark on Sept 20, 2016 16:32:21 GMT -5
> I think it's because it's only 90 minutes away so they know it will be delivered in one day.
I think that is your answer. They are being more precise now with their delivery time and so the 2 day "option" is not even an option. First class is next option, and usually 1st class is only 1 day (or 2-3 at most) slower for most items.
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peachfront
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Post by peachfront on Sept 20, 2016 18:21:28 GMT -5
Yeah, that's what I'm using. I ended up just guessing at a price and told her I'll refund if I find out I overcharged after I visit the post office... |
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Sept 20, 2016 18:26:40 GMT -5
Are you using flat rate or weight based shipping?
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