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  • craigntx

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    I cant get to the post office(crashed my mc last wk and they wont give me a rental)easily and I need to send a couple mags to kali and carbine handguards to north carolina.
    I can get a book of stamps at walgreens.
    I could rig up something with cardboard and tape for a package.
    anybody know if roughly $5 in stamps would get it there? less?
    if its insufficient funds I know they will send it back to me.
    I would rather not make it a week long process sending back and forth.
    thanks
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    ZX9RCAM

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    Need to weigh it & see what postage is required.
    Sounds like more than $5 in postage stamps though.....jmo
     

    Southpaw

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    Postage Price Calculator


    Standard Post
    Features
    Used for gifts and general merchandise, Standard Post shipments may also contain books and other printed matter weighing 70 pounds or less. The maximum size is 130 inches in combined length plus girth (distance around the thickest part). Tracking is available for Standard Post shipments. Extra Services, such as Insurance, can be purchased for an additional fee.
    Standard Post "Balloon Price"
    Parcels that weigh less than 20 pounds and measure more than 84 inches but not more than 108 inches in combined length plus girth (distance around the thickest part) are charged the 20-pound Standard Post zoned price.
    Standard Post Oversized Price
    Parcels that measure more than 108 inches but not more than 130 inches in combined length plus girth (distance around the thickest part) are charged the oversized price regardless of weight.
    Online shipping convenience
    Standard Post delivery status is available through Track and Confirm at USPS.com or by calling 1-800-222-1811.
     

    rsayloriii

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    Get you a flat rate box. I believe they'll even bring it to you ... or at least they advertised that at one point. Then you can pay for the postage online, print out the label, and tape it to the box.
     

    coachrick

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    There was a weight limit for parcels sent with stamps. Seems like it was only 13oz or some such, so dropping a stamped parcel in the box might not be the best way. I used to keep lots of bubble lined envelopes after receiving various gizmos by mail; but my darling convinced me to clear out all but a few. Not even sure I can find them after the downsizing move. ;)
     

    craigntx

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    crap I remember my grandmothers sending small packages using just a bunch of stamps.
    according to the above link it takes the po a week to send out a small box.
    I got no fkn way to get to the gd po
    fml
     

    reddog

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    Isn't it a 16oz limit, over that and it has to go through the window at the post office, cause if it's more than that it could be bad stuff you're sending...
     

    craigntx

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    Isn't it a 16oz limit, over that and it has to go through the window at the post office, cause if it's more than that it could be bad stuff you're sending...
    couple mags and some cardboard is well under 16oz.
    from now on no shipping for me, fk this.
    the hg's im sending for postage only
    smh

    edit: might have just sold a mc jacket so it might be worth the hassle now
    :)
     
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    jasont

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    Sign up for an account on usps.com or ups.com and pay/print your shipping at home, then drop it in the box or arrange for them to pick it up off your doorstep. USPS will send flat rate boxes to you for free.
     

    Younggun

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    More stamps the better! Make sure the cardboard has some oily stains on it and maybe a wire sticking out of the box, too ;)

    It also helps to misspell things in the address line and write it in crayon.
     

    navyguy

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    There is a "standard post" calculator at the USPS web site. You've got to hunt a bit for it. To test it, I put in shipping 2 lbs from Fort Worth to Dallas, and it came up with $5.80. That would be about 14 stamps, or you could create an account and print out the postage. Then just stick it in your mail box or arrange for a pick up if it's too large.

    For future shipments, either pick up, or order on line, an assortment of the Priority Mail flat rate boxes. They are supplied at no cost and make shipping USPS easier.
     
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