Re: [MOPO] MOPO: SHIPPING QUESTION ?

[Steve Rettew]

Zeev and Michael, you are correct!  This is what I sent to Larry to confirm
what I posted earlier:
Max length for a package (envelope, box, etc.) is 24".  As I stated before,
there is a category in the USPS "International Postal Rates and Fees"
handbook that is called a "Roll" (poster tubes apply here).  It allows up to
length of 36 inches for this shape package.  It is under the Section "Size
Limits-Letter Post" on page 16 of the book.  I can scan a copy if you want
to see for yourself.  I always give my "out of US" buyers the option of
insured using Parcel Post OR uninsured using Letter Post.  For less
expensive items, and the large difference these two fees have, most buyers
opt for the $6 to $7 method.  I have NEVER had an issue at the post office
sending posters using Letter-Post and the poster always has arrived with no
problem (love that PVC tubing!).  I also use Letter-Post for sending lobby
cards, again as long as there is no insurance coverage requested.
Steve Rettew
 "re2smpc"
----- Original Message -----
From: "lobby card invasion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] MOPO: SHIPPING QUESTION ?

I'm from Canada and I second everything Michael has said.
Zeev
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Greenwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] MOPO: SHIPPING QUESTION ?

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
>
> --
> MPEXCH
> LARRY WHEELER
> W6682 Phillips Rd.
> Pardeeville, WI 53954
> USA
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