mailing packages from home?

[redgirl]

I'm not much of a mail guru . Just wondering if it's possible to send mail from your house, cuz it would be so much more convenient than going to the PO every day. I know some of you all do Ebay and all and was wondering if any of you have mail scales and how you do it?

 

[vaporjoey]

You can download something called shipping assistant from usps and purchase some labels with inexpensive scales and ur good to go...Just go to the post office and they will explain it all to you. I just spoke with them about it today but have not done it yet. Looks like the way to go for pif : )

 

[lilith79]

I wish I could help, I always go to the PO. But I have a PO box...so there's that. lol

 

[UntamedRose]

well there is this...but I "think" that either you have to do standard shipping or have a scale. Welcome to Stamps.com - Print Postage from your PC today!

 

[mini_art]

Yup, I do it all the time, you need a postal scale though,
Just look up the postage on usps and put the right amount of stamps for first class or if you are shipping priority you can pay for the postage online and print it out.
You would likely just need first class so just weigh it and off it goes in the mailbox,

 

[bestthingever]

I finally bought a small digital scale, and I've used it more times than I thought I would. Paid about $30.00 for it a couple of years ago. There's a great seller on Ebay for this, can't think of the company name !

 

[Jules22871]

I have a scale coming in just any day now and the stuff to ship out all the things from the HG order. My mail lady just thought she hated me before, lmao

On the shipping label...Do you have to buy the labels or can you just print it on paper and stick it on there with tape. They want $9 for 25 labels. Yes, I'm a cheapskate.

 

[bestthingever]

Jules, you can just print the label out on regular paper and tape it to the box or envelope.
Those labels can be expensive !

 

[Crusylicious]

You can have usps come to your home and pickup the packages aswell. I did it and it didn't cost anything extra.

 

[sensay]

I use to buy the labels on ebay did a quick search. Check this out. I use to just buy them cause it is easier than taping. This would be enough to send 100 packages
50 SHIPPING LABELS-2 PER SHEET-8.5 X 11-SELF ADHESIVE!! - eBay (item 250612948784 end time May-10-10 08:37:11 PDT)

 

[leannebug]

I send from home all the time. I usually guesstimate, and then over stamp, if in doubt. I did find out a couple things the other day at the post office.

If an envelope (regular) is bigger than 1/4 thick, it needs an extra 20 cents.

If a bubble envie is bigger than 3/4 thick, then it needs at least 2 stamps (88 cents) - if it's light.

^^ those prices have to do with whether or not it will fit through a certain sized slot, they are not based on weight.

 

[shatner]

Yep, this is how I used to ship stuff. Print labels, tape to box and schedule a pickup with FedEx or UPS. But actually, my guy at the Post & Parcel gives me better rates than a home FedEx or UPS pickup. Reason being is because he just has and ships more volume.

I just need to grab a new printer because mine bit the dust. It's way easier sending small stuff that can fit in the mailbox from home.

 

[Jules22871]

hehe, I can't wait to make my mail lady pick up all the HG order stuff when it's ready,lmao Yes, I do have a dark side!

 

[UntamedRose]

ok am I using the wrong thing? on USPS click n ship they want 4.80 to ship 1oz from CA to KY o0

 

[Jules22871]

Darn, what are you trying to mail?

 

[UntamedRose]

6ml of ms t's bacon......they must be scared of bacon flavor liquid!

Figured 1oz would more then cover the weight of that bottle and a padded envelope........dont have a scale here.

 

[shatner]

ok am I using the wrong thing? on USPS click n ship they want 4.80 to ship 1oz from CA to KY o0

It doesn't sound right. I shipped out at least an ounce and a half of juice today for ~$3

 

[UntamedRose]

think I know whats wrong it's only giving me options for the flat rate boxs......... grrrr

 

[Jules22871]

think I know whats wrong it's only giving me options for the flat rate boxs......... grrrr

Did you download the shipping assistant thingee? It gives lots of options and you can get a delivery confirmation for just .19 Someone else told me about it but sadly I can't remember who. There has been so much going on here and my memory sucks. Thanks to whoever pointed me in that direction!

 

[Buster]

Does anyone know if it is possible to print out firstclass postage from the USPS website?
I have not found a way to do just first class. I was wondering if I missed something.