Postage****please read

[tiburonfirst]

I thought the same thing... I remember back in the day if we wanted to send something to a friend we would put their address in the sender's spot... and intentionally not put postage on it .... well we were in the same city and they were only letters... but still

that's good to know info

lgd, thanks for starting my day by making me smile!!!
how devious can you get, lol
that trick probably probably was the beginning of the end for usps and their evergrowing deficit

 

[Gut]

Wow hope mine dont show up requiring extra postage. I always weigh mine as a parcel/package and buy the stamp that way. Never thought about the thickness!!!!

 

[leannebug]

Here's the info I got from my post office. (it's been an ongoing learning lesson)

There are 3 weight classes for the 'small' package.
For simplicity sake, let's call them small, medium, and large.

Small= regular flat envelope
Med= thick envelope under 1/4 inches thick
Large= package, over 1/4 thick

(these all are uniformly the same thickness. If an envie is NOT uniform in thickness, there is an additional charge of 20 cents)

the following prices are for under the ounces listed

>1oz
sm= .44
m= .88
L= 1.22

>2oz
m= 1.05
L=1.39

>3oz
m= 1.22
L= 1.56

>4oz
m= 1.39
L= 1.73

>5oz
m= 1.56
L= 1.90

etc, etc.

Don't forget! If it's not uniform in thickness, add 20 cents. If it's not the correct shape, add another stamp. If it's non-machineable for any reason (fragile, etc) add 20 cents.

Most things weigh less than what we think, however, they get us on all the details (shape, size, etc) all that costs additional $.

I picked up a cheap scale in the food storage section at WallyWorld. It gives the ounces.

Still, I will sometimes stll take them to the PO to verify (so if I'm one of the culprits, PLMK!!!) My post office is nice, and will often try and slip my packages into the lower category.. I'd hate to think anyone is getting charged for this reason!

 

[Jules22871]

I knew I could count on everyone for this! Thanks to all who have stepped up and thanks to all for all the info. The more we learn the better we can PIF!

 

[Lorizgal]

I did get one package from the needs thread; that needed postage due (.51), but I just paid it; I felt lucky enough to get this package that I just paid it. I always have some one go to the postoffice to mail for me, so I hope that doesn't happen from me. But if it does for some reason, Please PM me and I will send it to you via paypal or I will send something else that I have to fix it.

 

[WhatAClumsyGirl]

I usually overpay on the postage just to make sure...but if someone has gotten something from me that is owed postage..please pm me and I will definately make up the postage owed.

 

[speedemon]

Ya this can get anoying I have had a few people do this,then i have to pay the mail man,or drive to the post office to pick up.Like metion all of are things are bulky gonna cost extra usualy 1.22-1.39-1.52 don't be cheap.
I did a co-op with a member witch i was nice gave her a extra 3.00. Then she sent my attys with one
f___ing stamp & a regular envelope no protection!!!!I had to spend my gas money & time to go to the po. This is not cool at all!!!!!!
Thanks for bringing atention to this issue Jules.
People can go to uspo.com that explains prices.

 

[Sallana]

Ya this can get anoying I have had a few people do this,then i have to pay the mail man,or drive to the post office to pick up.Like metion all of are things are bulky gonna cost extra usualy 1.22-1.39-1.52 don't be cheap.
I did a co-op with a member witch i was nice gave her a extra 3.00. Then she sent my attys with one
f___ing stamp & a regular envelope no protection!!!!I had to spend my gas money & time to go to the po. This is not cool at all!!!!!!
Thanks for bringing atention to this issue Jules.
People can go to uspo.com that explains prices.

Wow that's messed up.

 

[Gut]

Too funny, I just got one a few minutes ago that was 34 cents light on the postage. Mailman left an envelope with amount due.

 

[Jules22871]

Too funny, I just got one a few minutes ago that was 34 cents light on the postage. Mailman left an envelope with amount due.

That right there is why all my stuff goes to the PO to be mailed. That way I am sure no one is paying anything for it. Kind of defeats the purpose of PIF if someone in the same rotten physical shape I'm in has to get up, get out and go to the post office then pay money to get what I'm sending them. It might take a day or two for me to get someone to take it there for me, but at least I have the peace of mind knowing that my PIF isn't costing anyone any pain or money.

 

[leannebug]

Too funny, I just got one a few minutes ago that was 34 cents light on the postage. Mailman left an envelope with amount due.

ME TOO! My first.

Stinkin mail dude didn't even ring the bell, just put a note in the door "postage due = 20cents" Thank goodness I have to go up there tomorrow.

 

[DemonCowboy]

but notice they don't say a word or offer the difference to anybody if it's a case of OVER PAYING

 

[Sallana]

but notice they don't say a word or offer the difference to anybody if it's a case of OVER PAYING

Hah. Put the money in an envelope, tape it to your mailbox and write "POSTAGE DUE" on it, then tape his note below that. If he doesn't take it - His fault. Don't go out of your way to rush them 20 cents.

 

[leannebug]

ah, but they are HOLDING MY PACKAGE HOSTAGE!

lol.. I have to go pick it up

 

[UntamedRose]

I've been using that stamps.com thing...I really like it and it's a lot easier then going to the PO every time I have a package or having to try and guess postage stamps.

 

[redgirl]

Too funny, I just got one a few minutes ago that was 34 cents light on the postage. Mailman left an envelope with amount due.

I hope it wasn't mine! If it was, let me know and I will get you something! And ditto for me - if anyone receives a package from me and they have to pay for postage, let me know. I always weigh them and use the package rate on USPS.

I can also print postage from Paypal, but it is sometimes so much easier just to slap some stamps on it, since my husband is always at the computer where our printer is.

 

[DemonCowboy]

as i'm starting to be able to send things out as well, let me know if i do because i don't have a scale or really a way to the post office so i guess but i always to guess really high

if my guess fails let me know and i'll find a way to make it right.