Free USPS Shipping Boxes?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by stmiki, Aug 30, 2008.

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    On Ebay's website, I found a link to where I can order pre-branded shipping boxes from the United States Postal Service absolutely free!

    Is there any sort of catch to this? This sounds too good to be true :p
     
    stmiki, Aug 30, 2008 IP
  2. AvarianParakeet

    AvarianParakeet Peon

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    They are probably flat-rate boxes. You can order those for free, but you are locked into a flat priority rate for the shipment. I think it's $4.95 for domestic with the envelope. The boxes are It's a good deal for light thing that need to go International, but you may be able to just send it media mail or parcel post for cheaper. It's E-bay though, so just pass the costs off :). The boxes range from $9 to $12 depending on weight restrictions and size.
     
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  3. stmiki

    stmiki Peon

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    Well it's free - that is all that matters :)


    I ordered 10 of

    Flat Rate Priority Mail
    Box Dimensions:
    11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"

    and 10 of

    Priority Mail Box
    Dimensions:
    7" x 7" x 6"
     
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    webcosmo Notable Member

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    You can even pick them up from your local USPS office:)
     
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    kozyavka Active Member

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    no catch at all. When I was selling on ebay, I was ordering free USPS boxes and they was delivered for free directly to my door. When I stopped selling, I could keep them as I ordered a way much than I needed. I didn't need them, so I just stopped by my local post office and turned them back. It's that simple. I think USPS is trying to compete with FedEx by providing free boxes...
     
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    stmiki Peon

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    Well considering that USPS is a government sponsored business, I don't think there will be much competition :p
     
    stmiki, Aug 31, 2008 IP