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pb_and_j · 10-15-2003, 12:22 AM

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???

lady and bumble · 10-15-2003, 12:23 AM

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

HTH!!

JodiM · 10-15-2003, 12:24 AM

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.

pb_and_j · 10-15-2003, 01:30 AM

Thanks! You mamas know everything.

~Julie~

blazfglori · 10-15-2003, 08:30 AM

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

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pb_and_j · 10-15-2003, 01:55 PM

Lori, I wouldn't do that!

I tried re-using a used one once and the meanie at the PO almost caught me.

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!!!

PenguinTrax · 10-15-2003, 02:07 PM

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

http://www.amitymama.com/vb/showthre...hreadid=122097

littleturtle · 10-15-2003, 02:55 PM

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?!?!

blazfglori · 10-15-2003, 03:05 PM

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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.

Glitterbeam · 10-15-2003, 03:09 PM

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.

Melaniee · 10-16-2003, 01:46 AM

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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!

boyfactory · 10-16-2003, 09:06 AM

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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.

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