Shipping Tip: USPS Regional Rate Boxes

Bellissima
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Love these! In many cases, they've saved me as much as $4 per shipment (over Flat Rate Priority Mail).

 

The Regional Rate Boxes are based on zoned pricing, come in 2 sizes (with each size available in either side-load or top-load) and are usually delivered in 2 business days. The boxes are free, but I've found they're best ordered online - our local PO doesn't keep any in stock.

 

The shipping labels for the Regional Boxes can only be printed online, and prices start at $4.97 including Delivery Confirmation.

 

I'm thrilled that PayPal added the Flat Rate envelope to our shipping options, and hope they add these Regional Rate boxes soon.

 

Thanks and Happy Selling!

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RN47
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Agree that they are a savings and the free Regional A and B boxes are convenient. Please note that the rate is less for Regional A if over 2 lbs. and Regional B if over 3 lbs. Regular Priority Mail rate up to 2 lbs is less than Regional A and up to 3 lbs for Regional B. Not a big difference, but if you have lots of boxes to ship it can make a difference in the shipping postage.

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Bellissima
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It's true - weight is a huge factor, since Regional Rate Boxes are not Flat Rate.

 

But since I'm shipping relatively light but bulky items that require large-ish size boxes (like 10x7x5 or 12x10x5), the Regional Rate Boxes have been a more economical choice for me than shipping by either Priority Flat Rate or Priorty Mail package.

 

Thank you!

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ILoveJesus
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Do ya'll know there is a flat rate envelope that is already padded inside with bubble-wrap.  You can get them free at usps.com.  I love them - then my item is already protected.  Lee

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