![]() ![]() Tape is allowed to reinforce the flaps of an FRE within its normal folds and of course to properly close a FRB.Ī. Yes, tape is allowed on the seams and flaps of an FRE or FRB. A customer is not required to repackage an item unless the contents are fragile and would be at risk of damage during processing and transit.īelow are a few typical questions and answers:Ī. If an FRE or FRB is presented at the office of mailing and the customer has manipulated or reconstructed it, the container is accepted using weight and zone - not the Flat Rate price. The weight restriction for domestic Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes is 70 lbs. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container, provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way. Ended calling Washington, they sent a message out to all offices.ĭMM Notice: Proper Use of Flat Rate ContainersĮmployees are reminded of the proper use of Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® Flat Rate envelopes and boxes (containers).Īccording to Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM®), when sealing a Flat Rate Envelope (FRE) or Flat Rate Box (FRB), the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. The Postal Explorer Magazine put out contradictory info from the DMM. Had issues with over zealous clerks in the past. ![]() ![]() (and heed the warning - new seller, phones, imperative to ship overnight - it is likely a scam.Warning: Don't Overstuff Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes If, as lintbrush* suspects, it is a phone, and isn't in an OEM box, it would fit bubblewrapped and in a flat box in a FedEx or USPS cardboard type flat rate envelope (which are easier to obtain) and are cheaper to ship. Maybe if you provide a bit more info ( item size and from and to zips), we can help a bit more and maybe find a loophole/alternative. If USPS isn't going to work (no PME PE avail or 2day service commitment) and it absolutely, positively has to be there next day, you may want to look into FedEx Overnight (and maybe 2 day options) depending on how far a FedEx dropbox or location is from you, and weight and destination of the shipment - those services are pricey but similar to USPS if close to you.įedEx One-Rate costs for a FedEx Padded pak (11 3/4 x 14 3/4) are $24.35 to $36.95 for 2nd day by 10:30am and $29.35 to $57.65 for Next Day by 3pm FedEx envelope (9 1/2 x 12 1/2) at One-Rate pricing is much cheaper if your widget fits, and FedEx envelopes are easier to obtain (often at dropboxes) You can't ship a PME Padded envelope online with eBay - eBay shipping has no option for those - but PayPal does, or you can pay retail rates at using Click 'N Ship USPS Priority Mail Express for Padded Flat Rate envelope is $22.46 commercial/online or $25.40 retail. Problem is, they are sent Parcel Select, and take 2-5 weeks to arrive. The POs have had Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate envelopes the couple of times I've asked, but again, podunk, probably not.Īs lintbrush* pointed out, you don't buy Priority Mail or Express Mail supplies - they are free and shipped to you. If you are in a podunk, there is a good chance that 1 day delivery isn't available anyway (depends on dropoff time, and origin and destination zipcodes - check here for service commitments: ) (And Sacramento isn't a monster city like LA, SF, NY) 4 PO branches within 3 miles of here are open Saturdays 'til 2pm, 4:30pm and 5pm. USPS isn't "closed" on the weekend as a rule, so you must be in a podunk of BFE with maybe a contract office.
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