How Do You Use USPS Flat Rate Envelopes To Save Money On Shipping?
The USPS (United States Post Office) offers a Flat Rate envelope that only costs $4.95 to ship anywhere in the United States. Many people assume that only papers or documents can be placed in this mailer. Not so! Learn how to use the USPS Flat Rate mailer to save money on shipping any kind of item. First, you need to make sure you get the correct mailing envelope. The Flat Rate mailer is a cardboard envelope, measuring 12.5 inches x 9.5 inches. (It is not the larger Tyvek envelope used for Priority Mail.) These envelopes are free and can be picked up at any post office where the shipping supplies are located, or ordered online through the USPS website. You may put any type of item in the Flat Rate envelope, but there are a few rules you must follow. The envelope may not be modified in any way – either cut apart, two envelopes taped together, reshaped, etc. The adhesive strip closure across the top must close securely on its own. You may not use tape, staples, or any other method to sec
