It is now the same price for 1 oz to 1lb, SO keep that cost in mind when figuring shipping costs. Nothing like paying for phantom weight.

Also, the USPS priority flat rate box can be your friend - ""If it fits, its ships."

Always compare the Advantage Plus rate (size/weight) to the Priority Flat rate and keep in mind that they both include $100 insurance. As to getting paid if it gets damage ("You didn't pack it right.") or doesn't arrive is another question - ;>)

So a 2 lb, 1 oz package is charged for 3 lbs?

Mark put out the caveat on this…….but let me put it in dollars.
Ive sent padded envelopes with similar parts several times…….cost $5 and change.
Today I did what i would say was the same at …….…$7.92.
Just putting in real numbers

And all this using Pirateship.com?
It obviously went up too, but I think it’s less expensive than directly with USPS.

Last month my FedEx bill was $1800 and that didn’t include shipping two engines down to Texas for $850 each once I added in insurance. Then there was the $800 charge each way to send a chassis for chemical dip.

All I use is Pirateship.com for the discount. Padded envelopes and tape have gone up too.

The padded envelope was directly with USPS……Never thought about using Pirate….so could be some relief.

USPS took over one week to send a registered letter 15 miles in my state. That was just last week. No wonder they lose $5 billion a year.

My nieces husband works for usps that’s probably why it took a week he must of rushed it

I use padded envelopes as well. I get $6.00 for USPS and now I lose $2.00 on each piece

This is very screwed up.


Best Bob B

One point of clarity. For ground advantage. the 1 pound minimum only applies to items shipped to zip codes USPS considers rural. If you are shipping to an urban zip the 4/8/12 ounce thresholds still apply. Rates overall still suck but keep this in mind when shipping light items

Thank you, I looked back on my last order, and it was going to Alaska and that's why it was so high compared to local just over 5 bucks.

Not happy with the Post Office but I get it. It is a business and it has to change for our times or die.

Best Bob B

I ship a lot via USPS. As long as it fits in their box, up to 70 lbs, Priority Mail is a good deal.

I also use USPS International Priority Mail for shipping out of the country ... also a good deal