OT: USPS Flat Rate boxes for parts shipping, Use Flat Rate boxes, pay flat rate |
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OT: USPS Flat Rate boxes for parts shipping, Use Flat Rate boxes, pay flat rate |
Cheapsnake |
Apr 9 2009, 07:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
For the second time in as many weeks I've received parts that were shipped in USPS Flat Rate boxes but had Parcel Post or 1st Class postage on them. I know those Flat Rate boxes and envelopes are convenient (and free), but as soon as you use them the postage is locked in at the flat rate - period. So, when it arrives at its destination there is invariably postage due and the buyer ends up paying it. I ended up paying over $8 in postage due for the two items, over and above the negotiated price + shipping.
I'm not about to go back to the seller to recoup a relatively small amount and I'm still happy with the deals, but I just want to send a courtesy reminder to sellers that flat rate boxes mean just that - you pay the flat rate or somebody else pays the difference. Thanks for listening. Tom |
ConeDodger |
Apr 9 2009, 10:08 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,606 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I have used the flat rate address sticker on my own box and had them kick me out. Someone at the PO is not doing their job.
I once saw a guy with box wrapped in brown grocery bag get the third degree because his box had the same dimensions as a USPS Flat Rate Box. |
Cheapsnake |
Apr 9 2009, 10:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 15-November 07 From: Door County, WI Member No.: 8,341 |
I have used the flat rate address sticker on my own box and had them kick me out. Someone at the PO is not doing their job. I once saw a guy with box wrapped in brown grocery bag get the third degree because his box had the same dimensions as a USPS Flat Rate Box. The PO is pretty good about catching these violators, but I think it's those satellite postal centers set up in convenience stores and other retail locations where these things slip through. They either don't know or don't care as long as they get their percentage. Another trick you see is to turn the boxes inside out to hide the flat rate graphics. Wonder if they can bust you for that? Tom |
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