Flat Rate Boxes - USPS International and Domestic Priority Mail Rates
One of the USPS's marketing strategies to compete with civilian package shippers is the use of flat rate boxes. They even came up with an awesome television ad "If it fits it ships" for both domestic and international priority mails. In this article we are going to identify what priority shipping is, discuss the different kinds of these envelopes and boxes and their corresponding prices.
Priority mail is the postal service's 2-3 business day delivery service to most US cities and 6-10 business days for international. The price is the same regardless of the weight and destination. Delivery time is not guaranteed, however they meet that commitment over 97% of the time.
Priority Flat Rate Envelopes: Price is $4.95 for domestic mailing
1. Size: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2", good for mailing letters and small flat merchandise.
2. Padded mailer, Size: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2", for small electronics, jewelry, DVDs, or portable media.
3. Legal, Size: 15" x 9 1/2", perfect for legal size documents or small merchandise.
4. Gift Card,Size: 10" x 7", use for mailing gift cards and oversized greeting cards.
5. Window, Size: 10" x 5", for letters requiring visibility.
Priority Flat Rate Boxes:
Small, Size: 8 5/8" x 5 3/8" x 1 5/8", price: $5.20, good for mailing brochures, small electronics, and jewelry
Medium, Size: 11" x 8 1/2" x 5 1/2",: $10.95, for office supplies, computer hardware, and shoes
Medium, Size: 13 5/8" x 11 7/8" x 3 3/8", also $10.95, good to mail avionics equipment, clothing, and computer components
Large, Size: 12" x 12" x 5 1/2", price: $14.95 for domestic mail, $12.95 for military, outstanding for mailing laptop computers, small conventional oven, and or military care package
Priority mail flat rate envelopes and boxes as outlined above comes in various sizes and uses. They can be used to mail both domestic and international mail. The weight and destination of the package is not considered. (20 pounds weight limit for international priority mail package).
Vipparcel offer some addition features for Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes
- We have Small, Medium and Large available
- One flat rate price for anywhere in the US
- If it fits, it ships
- No weighing or calculating needed
- USPS Tracking included
- Delivery anywhere between 1-3 days
- No extra charges for Saturday delivery
- Includes up to $50 dollars of insurance
They offer optional pick-up service for all customers within our operating range. For everyone else, USPS will still pick up your packages. Or you can also drop them off at the local post office. Our pick-up service is completely optional.
Posted on November 23, 2018
