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pinkmommy · 07-27-2004, 01:07 PM

I am looking at stamps.com because you can create postage online. I see the monthly charge is $15.99. Is that the base charge and then actual postage is extra? Or do you pay that amount and then the postage you use is deducted from that amount. I know it's a stupid question and I am questing it is the first -- that you pay the $15.99 as a base charge and pay additional for postage.

I am looking for a way to create online postage when I want to send packages first class/parcel post. When I use the USPS site, it doesn't allow me to send packages that way - only options are more expensive such as priority shipping. I am hoping to save trips to the post office.

Thanks for any info!

mum2conor · 07-27-2004, 01:32 PM

oht
I have stamps.com, but it costs me 10% of the postage I print with a minimum of $3.95 per month. I think there is another option that allows unlimited postage for a flat fee too.

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but we will see you thursday?

Kristi

pinkmommy · 07-27-2004, 01:35 PM

Oh yes - Kristi. I'll call you to set up time and get directions.

pinkmommy · 07-27-2004, 01:42 PM

Well, I don't see the option that you have Kristi. I signed up for the promotional offer so I am trying it one month free and will get the freebies that go with that...but then I will contact them to switch to a less expensive option or cancel.

I wish I could find a FREE way of sending first class/parcel post -- I mean I pay postage but not service fees. Or very small service fees.

treecitydiapers · 07-27-2004, 01:52 PM

They used to have the cheaper option but they don't now. You can ship first class through paypal... there is a charge but it may be worth it depending on how many 1st class packages you send a month. The paypal charge is $.20 so you would have to send 80 packages a month to make up for the $15.99. Of course, if you don't take your payments through paypal then you can't ship that way....

HTHs!

Did you already sign up? I could give you a referal so I could get free shipping

J3 · 07-27-2004, 02:31 PM

hi
do you live in a rural area? If so the carrier will pick up for you.
I have a city address but live in a rural area on the outskirts of town. The carriers don't drive a USPS vehicle, just plain cars. A few weeks ago I got a flyer about "letting the post office come to you" and explained the services. Not sure if this is only for rural carriers or everyone but worth looking into.

Seraph · 07-28-2004, 02:26 AM

Have you checked out Endicia.com? I think it's cheaper. The user interface is a lot clunkier and I used to hate it, but I'm used to it now.