Free mailing supplies?

~MS~ · 07-10-2007, 08:18 AM

Be careful CP, now with the flat rate boxes, most P.O.s have stopped stocking anything but those and the flat rate/priority envelopes. I recently needed 2 of the 12x12x8 boxes and went to 3 different locations, not one had anything on hand other than the flat rate, they DID however have the plain white boxes for sale if I wanted that. I came home and ordered boxes, I'll use what I need then take the left overs up and drop them off at the post office.

RStar · 07-10-2007, 10:34 AM

It takes a week or two to get them, but I order them online. I wouldn't just show up at the PO expecting to pack because you never know if they are out. Of course you have to get a minimum of like 25 boxes. And like BTD said they will not let you use their tape. But they do sell plain box tape. You will have to wait in line to get the box and tape, and then again to get the postage.

I use Priority Mail all the time on eBay, so I go through the boxes. I print the lables online, get free delivery confirmation, and buy the postage and insurance online. Then I drive to the back docks and drop it off, and have them "round date" stamp it for proof of shipping. It only takes a minute to ship and I never wait in line.

07-10-2007, 08:18 AM	#1
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Be careful CP, now with the flat rate boxes, most P.O.s have stopped stocking anything but those and the flat rate/priority envelopes. I recently needed 2 of the 12x12x8 boxes and went to 3 different locations, not one had anything on hand other than the flat rate, they DID however have the plain white boxes for sale if I wanted that. I came home and ordered boxes, I'll use what I need then take the left overs up and drop them off at the post office. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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07-10-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	It takes a week or two to get them, but I order them online. I wouldn't just show up at the PO expecting to pack because you never know if they are out. Of course you have to get a minimum of like 25 boxes. And like BTD said they will not let you use their tape. But they do sell plain box tape. You will have to wait in line to get the box and tape, and then again to get the postage. I use Priority Mail all the time on eBay, so I go through the boxes. I print the lables online, get free delivery confirmation, and buy the postage and insurance online. Then I drive to the back docks and drop it off, and have them "round date" stamp it for proof of shipping. It only takes a minute to ship and I never wait in line. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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