$50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:29 pmWhat is the right Flat Rate shipping box to only ship $50? I have seen the posts for $100 FV, but not for $50.
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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:29 pmRe: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:35 pmStill would be a medium flat rate, the 8.5' - 11.5'. But you need to make sure to put plenty or packaging material around it so it doesn't just rattle around in there. I would try experimenting using small flat rate boxes for spacers, since they fit side by side in a medium nicely.
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:42 pmThere are the following available fro usps:
Flat rate envelope- not recomended for shipping-same price as the small flat rate box 4.95
Flate rate Small box-probably fits up to 10.00 face? 4.95
Flate rate Medium box, 2 different sizes- fits up to 100.00 face 10.95
Flat rate Large Box- not sure how much you can fit in here 14.95
You get a small discount plus free delivery confirmation if you print the postage out on usps.com
Hope that helps
Flat rate envelope- not recomended for shipping-same price as the small flat rate box 4.95
Flate rate Small box-probably fits up to 10.00 face? 4.95
Flate rate Medium box, 2 different sizes- fits up to 100.00 face 10.95
Flat rate Large Box- not sure how much you can fit in here 14.95
You get a small discount plus free delivery confirmation if you print the postage out on usps.com
Hope that helps
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:47 pmAnother thing to remember is the flat rate weight limit is 70 LBS. That's including the box, so don't try to stick 70 lbs in a flat rate. The post office already hates boxes that weigh more than a pound lol.
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:44 amScottyTX wrote:There are the following available fro usps:
Flat rate envelope- not recomended for shipping-same price as the small flat rate box 4.95
Flat rate Small box-probably fits up to 10.00 face? 4.95
I have shipped up to $12 in one
Flat rate Medium box, 2 different sizes- fits up to 100.00 face 10.95
About 68 lbs or approx. $100 face value is the MAX.
Flat rate Large Box- not sure how much you can fit in here 14.95
Same as Medium. Weight limit would be passed if you tried to put in more.
You get a small discount plus free delivery confirmation if you print the postage out on usps.com
Hope that helps
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:35 amI never ship more than 69 lbs, 15.6 ounces in one. 
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:41 amHoardCopperByTheTon wrote:I never ship more than 69 lbs, 15.6 ounces in one.
It is easy to get the weight close, but what is the highest number of pennies shipped? I think $101.50 FACE in coppers could be done.
Re: $50 Copper & Flat Rate Shipping Question
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:51 pmI've sent out a few medium with just 2 $25 penny boxes of rolled up cents. I put one on each end and then stuff like old boxes that can't be re-used, all of my old wrappers from searching, and lots of newspapers. You don't want the contents shifting and you don't want it to get smashed. I re-inforce with alot of tape but would hate to see it get opened on you.