![]() ![]() The first victim was free Priority Mailing tape - too many people were using it for just anything and everything. As an online seller since 1999, I see this happening time and again but more so in recent years as people seem to have no problem defrauding the US Post Office. Just today, I received a calendar shipped via Media Mail (already a no-no) in a poly envelope protected by being sandwiched in a Priority Mail Box 4. Unfortunately, USPS free supplies are GROSSLY abused by unscrupulous sellers, driving up the cost of shipping for everyone. Re ''they are finally cracking down on widespread abuse of the free padded envelopes getting used as padding inside shipments instead of for the revenue mail that was intended.''. And when shipping packages, select First Class Large Package.The Mystery of Missing USPS Padded Envelopes We suggest you review your shipping process to keep your larger packages in the smallest box possible to avoid these surcharges. * Starting April 3, 2022, the USPS is adding new surcharges for large packages: ![]() That is the exact cubic dimension of your package. Multiply the Length, Width, and Height, and then divide that total by 1,728. For boxes that aren't square, measure the Length, Width, and Height of your box in inches. ![]() A 2 cubic foot square box is pretty big and well beyond the size of most packages being shipped. A square package 2 feet by 2 feet is 2 Cublic feet. A square package 1 foot by 1 foot is 1 cubic foot. ![]() * Calculating the cubic dimensions of your packages isn't difficult. And when shipping packages, select Large Package. * Does not apply to First Class and Media Mail. Packages with missing or incorrect package dimensions that result in any dimensions-based fees, a $1.50 surcharge will be applied.If the volume of the package is greater than 2 cubic feet, a $15.00 surcharge will be applied*.If the longest side of a package is greater than 30 inches, a $15.00 surcharge will be applied.If the longest side of a package is more than 22 inches but less than 30 inches, a $4.00 surcharge will be applied.* Starting April 3, 2022, the USPS is adding new surcharges for large packages*: ![]()
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