Priority Mail Information

mikeyj23 · 10-15-2008, 12:37 PM

As information for those who don't know, or a reminder for those who do:
A) Boxes for shipping Priority Mail are FREE. If you're shipping Priority Mail, DON'T buy the ReadyShip boxes they charge you an arm and a leg for. If you're lazy, you can even have Priority Mail boxes delivered to your house with your mail (for free). There are several sizes:

"Large Video" - the most common for shipping a few cigars (5-10) - 9.25"x6.25"x2"
"Shoe Box" - another decent size for shipping cigars - 7.5"x5.125"x14.375"
"Box O-1097" - a bigger box for larger cigar shipments - many cigar boxes will fit in this size box - 11.5"x13.125"x2.375"

B) If you use Click-N-Ship, you get free Delivery Confirmation. Since most inter-board shipments require DC anyway, print your shipping labels from online and get free DC. For an average 1lb package this lowers your cost from $5.45 to $4.75. Another bonus of using Click-N-Ship is the address book feature, so you don't have to ask Anita every time you need pnoon's address.

C) Labels for Click-N-Ship are available. You can just put these in your printer, print the label, peel it off and stick it on the package - no tape required. You can get 25/$9 through USPS or 100/$8 through PlanetLabel.

D) Free package pickup for priority mail packages is available through USPS. I know as well as anyone that anytime I need to go to the post office it's at a completely inopportune time and the line is usually 20 people long. You can schedule a package pickup as soon as the next day, and specify where your package will be (in the box, around the box, at the front door, etc.)

Sending packages back and forth can get expensive at $4.75 each, so getting free boxes, free DC, and free package pickup can be very advantageous in the long run.

G G · 10-15-2008, 01:02 PM

Hey thanks for posting that.

Mugen910 · 10-15-2008, 01:37 PM

I awlays love to keep that info in my subscribed thread! thx.

FriskyDingo · 10-16-2008, 11:48 AM

Great information! Thanks for posting!

white_s2k · 10-16-2008, 11:57 AM

I'm shipping my first packages tomorrow with the priority boxes I just got in the mail today. I can just put these in the appropriate parcel drop off boxes after I apply the pre-paid label and everything, right? I don't need to wait in line for anything do I?

Josh

mikeyj23 · 10-16-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_s2k

I'm shipping my first packages tomorrow with the priority boxes I just got in the mail today. I can just put these in the appropriate parcel drop off boxes after I apply the pre-paid label and everything, right? I don't need to wait in line for anything do I?

Josh

No you don't have to wait. There is the "13oz rule" for dropping packages in the box, but that only applies to stamped mail. If you're mailing Priority Mail with a pre-paid label, you can just drop it in the box and be on your way.

ucla695 · 11-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Priority mail is where it's at! Great links when I need to reload. Thanks.

11-15-2008, 03:45 PM

good to know - thanks

icehog3 · 11-15-2008, 05:34 PM

Lots more useful info in this thread from 1 of 11 here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3267

mikeyj23 · 11-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Lots more useful info in this thread from 1 of 11 here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3267

I'm apparently not authorized to view that thread. can't get there.
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icehog3 · 11-15-2008, 06:14 PM

My bad, it is in the Admin. Forum, probably waiting for discussion. Maybe Dave will be so kind as to put it out for all.

mikeyj23 · 11-15-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

My bad, it is in the Admin. Forum, probably waiting for discussion. Maybe Dave will be so kind as to put it out for all.

Ah.
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bobarian · 11-16-2008, 02:23 AM

Dont forget the Large Flat Rate boxes for passes or sending smokes to the Troops! About $10 and they fit about 100 smokes.

Keep those boys in you thoughts when you need to make space in your humidors for Christmas purchases!

Studebaker · 11-16-2008, 06:45 AM

Awesome info, thanks! I do wish I'd known about PlanetLabel on Friday before I ordered a pack of 250 @ $35 on another site.

BigAl_SC · 12-07-2008, 03:40 PM

I just wanted to bump this post.

Ordered the boxes after the last lottery.
Ordered the labels after the last lottery.
Logged in to USPS.com after last lottery.

Selected sticks, packaged up, wrote note, signed in to usps.com, printed label, paid shipping, free DC, and scheduled pickup in 15 minutes.

What the heck have I been wasting my time doing............ It can't get any easier.

Alan

10-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Priority Mail Information As information for those who don't know, or a reminder for those who do: A) Boxes for shipping Priority Mail are FREE. If you're shipping Priority Mail, DON'T buy the ReadyShip boxes they charge you an arm and a leg for. If you're lazy, you can even have Priority Mail boxes delivered to your house with your mail (for free). There are several sizes: "Large Video" - the most common for shipping a few cigars (5-10) - 9.25"x6.25"x2" "Shoe Box" - another decent size for shipping cigars - 7.5"x5.125"x14.375" "Box O-1097" - a bigger box for larger cigar shipments - many cigar boxes will fit in this size box - 11.5"x13.125"x2.375" B) If you use Click-N-Ship, you get free Delivery Confirmation. Since most inter-board shipments require DC anyway, print your shipping labels from online and get free DC. For an average 1lb package this lowers your cost from $5.45 to $4.75. Another bonus of using Click-N-Ship is the address book feature, so you don't have to ask Anita every time you need pnoon's address. C) Labels for Click-N-Ship are available. You can just put these in your printer, print the label, peel it off and stick it on the package - no tape required. You can get 25/$9 through USPS or 100/$8 through PlanetLabel. D) Free package pickup for priority mail packages is available through USPS. I know as well as anyone that anytime I need to go to the post office it's at a completely inopportune time and the line is usually 20 people long. You can schedule a package pickup as soon as the next day, and specify where your package will be (in the box, around the box, at the front door, etc.) Sending packages back and forth can get expensive at $4.75 each, so getting free boxes, free DC, and free package pickup can be very advantageous in the long run. Last edited by mikeyj23; 10-15-2008 at 12:42 PM.

10-15-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Priority Mail Information Hey thanks for posting that.

10-15-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Priority Mail Information I awlays love to keep that info in my subscribed thread! thx.

10-16-2008, 11:48 AM	#4
FriskyDingo hoosierherfers.com Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 318 Trading: (16)	Re: Priority Mail Information Great information! Thanks for posting!

10-16-2008, 11:57 AM	#5
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Priority Mail Information I'm shipping my first packages tomorrow with the priority boxes I just got in the mail today. I can just put these in the appropriate parcel drop off boxes after I apply the pre-paid label and everything, right? I don't need to wait in line for anything do I? Josh

11-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#7
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Priority Mail Information Priority mail is where it's at! Great links when I need to reload. Thanks.

11-15-2008, 03:45 PM	#8
parafumar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Priority Mail Information good to know - thanks

11-15-2008, 05:34 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Priority Mail Information Lots more useful info in this thread from 1 of 11 here: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3267 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-15-2008, 06:14 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Priority Mail Information My bad, it is in the Admin. Forum, probably waiting for discussion. Maybe Dave will be so kind as to put it out for all. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-16-2008, 02:23 AM	#13
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Priority Mail Information Dont forget the Large Flat Rate boxes for passes or sending smokes to the Troops! About $10 and they fit about 100 smokes. Keep those boys in you thoughts when you need to make space in your humidors for Christmas purchases!

11-16-2008, 06:45 AM	#14
Studebaker Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: Priority Mail Information Awesome info, thanks! I do wish I'd known about PlanetLabel on Friday before I ordered a pack of 250 @ $35 on another site. __________________ "I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."

12-07-2008, 03:40 PM	#15
BigAl_SC The last mango in Paris Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alan Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Priority Mail Information I just wanted to bump this post. Ordered the boxes after the last lottery. Ordered the labels after the last lottery. Logged in to USPS.com after last lottery. Selected sticks, packaged up, wrote note, signed in to usps.com, printed label, paid shipping, free DC, and scheduled pickup in 15 minutes. What the heck have I been wasting my time doing............ It can't get any easier. Alan __________________ Coldblooded,calculation,unprincipled,usurper, without a virtue,knowing nothing of commerce,political economy,or civil government,and supplying ignorance by bold presumption. Thomas Jefferson