I thought there was a way to "order" Priority shipping supplies (like tape, Tyvek envelopes, labels, etc) for free from the USPS and have them delivered to you. Is this only for buisnesses? Am I imagining this???

You can order them through the USPS website- they'll send anything you need (Priority) for free :) HTH!!

Go to: www.usps.com and find supplies (Can't remember the exact name of it though)

They will deliver anything within reason, and don't charge.
But it takes like 7-10days to get the supplies.

I get envelopes, and md. boxes from there, because I was running my po out of them. :D

Thanks! You mamas know everything. :D

~Julie~

Keep in mind that you can ONLY use the supplies for Priority mailing...you can't turn the envies inside-out & use 'em for another shipping rate. (Been there & done it...got snagged and had to pay priority mailing rate anyway ;) )

Lori, I wouldn't do that! ;) I tried re-using a used one once and the meanie at the PO almost caught me. :rolleyes: I don't use 'em anymore.

But you know today, there was a little old lady putting brown tape over a Priority box and the PO guy helped her! I couldn't believe it!!! :eek:

I'm running a shipping supplies group buy if you want tyvek-style envelopes for non-priority shipments.

http://www.amitymama.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=122097

you can re-use them if they have already been shipped for priority mail. I do it often, to recycle. I onlyship prioiryt, and I still do it, and just make sure to stick a priority sticker ont eh outside so they know it's priority. Sheesh-what kind of postal workers would balk at someone recylcing an envelope?!?!

Originally posted by littleturtleknit
you can re-use them if they have already been shipped for priority mail. I do it often, to recycle.

Yes, you CAN reuse them if you mail them as priority again.
You can't even turn a USED priority mailer inside-out and use it for another rate...has to be priority either way.

I thought it was OK to re-use a priority envie as first class, but my postmaster said otherwise.:rolleyes:

That is so dumb. You would think they would be glad you're recycling and let you use the used ones to mail anyway you want. I still do it and they haven't said anything to me. My post office is always in a hurry and I guess they don't care.

You can't even turn a USED priority mailer inside-out and use it for another rate...has to be priority either way.

oops. I do that all the time!

Originally posted by blazfglori
Yes, you CAN reuse them if you mail them as priority again.
You can't even turn a USED priority mailer inside-out and use it for another rate...has to be priority either way.

I thought it was OK to re-use a priority envie as first class, but my postmaster said otherwise.:rolleyes:

The Postmaster from where I used to live said that was fine. It was your trash & you could do with it what you want.