Hi Larry
This is something I don't get either so I'm watching to see if anybody has
any real ideas about this. I am one of those people who regularly receives
posters (one sheets, mostly) in tubes that are clearly marked with low
($4-$7) postage and I am guilty of bringing it up when sellers try to quote
these $15 USPS prices to me. I actually had an ebay seller end up telling
me that the item had been previously sold because, I suppose, he felt I was
being argumentative or lying.
I've always assumed that the calculations on the USPS website are wrong and
for guidance only as I believe sellers when they quote me these prices but
I am routinely surprised to find much less marked on the tube and/or
envelope. There have also been times when the poster has come and there
has been a $14 postage paid...but these times are much fewer. Honest!
Take care,
Michael
Larry Wheeler wrote:
> Hi Gang,
>
> This question is to all the people who ship ROLLED posters outside the
> U.S...
>
> I have recently been accused of trying to rip off a buyer for excessive
> shipping costs for a destination outside the U.S (Canada)..
> I have always followed the shipping requirements and the prices from the
> USPS.com web site.
> The site clearly states that any package that is over 24" long must go
> AIRMAIL PARCEL POST.
> Example Canada - A 30" tube 3" in Diameter weighing 1 to 2 lbs has a
> shipping cost of $13.25 not including any shipping material costs
> Airmail Parcel Post.
> I have checked with our largest Post Office in the State and they tell
> me that is correct and it would be the only way it could be shipped
> standard Airmail. I am not talking about Express packaging.
> I have had several people lately complain about charging them that cost
> because they claim they receive tubes all the time from the U.S. to
> Canada and the postage is only $5 - $7.
>
> Am I missing something here or are these people just getting lucky that
> the package went through without the correct postage? Our local P.O's.
> will not ship it for less...
>
> Thanks
> Larry
>
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