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  • Why won’t the post office let me send something as “large envelope” ?

    Hi, I was using the shipping calculator, and for a delivery to qualify for “large envelope” it must be no more than 15’x12’ and 3/4” thick, max weight 13oz.  My letter is only 6.5” x 9” and 1/4” thick, weighing 2oz, should come out to $1.00 even.

    The post office keeps telling me that I have to ship it as a first class package because it’s more than 1/4” thick, and because there’s a small bulged area (1/4” about), I guess they think I’m trying to send merchandise.

    The only delivery method that can be no thicker than 1/4” is a regular letter, while the large envelope can be 3/4” thick. I don’t know if they don’t know their own policy from their own website, or if they’re playing games with me. I can’t afford to pay $5 every time I mail something.

    3 Answers1 week ago

  • Do they sell scarves in North Korea ?

    I'm planning a trip to North Korea soon, my girlfriend loves scarves, I'd like to get her one and bring it back from my trip as a gift for her.

    1 Answer2 weeks ago

  • USPS tracking?

    Hi!

    My friend who lives in the U.S sent me a package to arrive in Australia Melbourne. She sent the item March 26th through USPS. Been tracking it since today and have noticed the last scan on April 9th on USPS says "Your item departed a transfer airport in KINGSFORD SMITH, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA" with the date and time included.

    What does this usually mean? Because on AUS POST, the latest scan I have is on March 28th saying "Miami, awaiting international departure" 

    Is my item in Sydney awaiting to arrive in Melbourne, or is it still in Miami..?

    Thanks!

    2 Answers2 weeks ago