Not even gonna lie, this was the most brilliant thing I’ve seen on the internet in a while.

@j0p117

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jaycomma if you’re selling a pair of shoes the person buying them pays the shipping, genius.

@actavisthedoctor7772

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if it's just me, but I figured this out when I was 9 and, on my own, had to ship a box of shoes back in the mail. I find this is common sense, not a "hack".

@j0p117

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jaycomma this video shows how to reconfigure a (free) shipping box so you can fit shoes in it. Effectively eliminating the cost of buying a box. The cost of the actual shipping is covered by the buyer. What exactly is the disconnect here?

@OhSalmoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@j0p117 I think the other dudes a derp

@colinmcmasters5819

3 жыл бұрын

USPS has priority boxes that fit shoes though... And you still pay based on weight. There's no need for this at all.

Postal clerk here. Just make sure the box says "mailing box" on it rather than "flat rate box" if you want the postage to be based on weight, size and distance (usually cheaper if it's not that heavy and you're not sending it far away). Priority Flat Rate boxes have a set price tag, but if they are modified, then they have to go by weight, size and distance, which can be more expensive if you're sending the item far away. Flat rates are really great for heavier items traveling some distance, but "mailing boxes" like we have here are usually the best and cheapest option for something like a pair of shoes.

@becky5937

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips!

@GodMode823

2 жыл бұрын

So does this work like you see in the video?

@humdee648

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOL on your "Postal Clerk here" part. Also thanks, your comment was very informative.✌️

@Wise__guy

Жыл бұрын

I love the USPS

@ebo7310

Жыл бұрын

So how much is the shipping cost using the mailing box?

I thought the reason these boxes were cost effective was because their dimensions were consistent so they all stack nicely together in transport.

@aspirindamage5152

2 жыл бұрын

they're charging more than just the box she is misleading for views lol

@josephhutchins8

2 жыл бұрын

@@aspirindamage5152 bro if your selling something online such as shoes you don’t pay for shipping the person that buys it does

@aspirindamage5152

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephhutchins8 you've never sold shit online and if you have its been like 3 times lol. because in a perfect world, yes. the buyer would cover every single cent of the shipping. in the PERFECT world, the shipping calculators will never be off and you will ALWAYS have the perfect box. don't try and tell me obvious shit, I know how this shit works, and I know that you cannot guarantee ANYTHING with either usps or ups. they're both a pain in the ass.

@aspirindamage5152

2 жыл бұрын

@@lilyflare2 how often do you sell on the site, and or what do you sell. each market is completely different with completely different standards for shipping

@smith806

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephhutchins8 not always, I've paid to ship things I've sold, it's between the buyer and seller to decide

I work at the USPS, tip for everyone: PLEASE TAPE YOUR BOXES CORRECTLY! I care about your packages and personal items. I’d hate for my items to fall out when shipping. I just see too many damaged packages daily and I want to help someone who doesn’t have to go through that problem!

@HorsepoweredRims

2 жыл бұрын

U aint lying. All day they slide out the sides....especially wen its cold

@kimmylovespolish

2 жыл бұрын

I had a poster tube arrive empty from Spain because the sender didn’t secure the tube and my limited edition artwork fell out somewhere on its way to me in LA 😭 I feel this deeply lol

@CherrySplit

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimmylovespolish it’s probably at the post office we usually hold it then put it in dead letter but we have no way of contacting the person

@metalliholic

2 жыл бұрын

UPS don’t even let me tape my own boxes. They tape it for me. Really good customer service. That’s why I ship everything with them. One time I sold a guitar and shipped usps, it was lost and the manager at the post office told me to leave because there was nothing she can do and she’s not responsible. She said speak to customer service line and they told me to speak to the store lol. Anyways the package one day magically showed up to the person I sold it too. It took about a month but we are just happy it got delivered.

@jonathanmccain8646

2 жыл бұрын

If I use a USPS priority box for non priority shipping what will happen?

Depending on the post office they will reject these modified boxes either at the source or at the customer and ship them back to you. You do not get to recover the cost you paid for shipping, that's lost.

@steph6337

2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this with all sorts of USPS packaging for a while, several hundred packages a year. Never one single time have I had a rejected package. Now, what you CAN'T do is try to use this packaging for regular mail, it must ship priority. Some folks I know try to wrap the box with brown packing paper and they get away with it, but I'm just not that daring.

@steph6337

2 жыл бұрын

@@golf4life357 Maybe that's how I've made it by... Our post office is huge, I guess to keep the line down they keep two large blue rolling bins in the lobby. Everyone who has prepaid places them in there. I guess my clerks are just really kind or careless or both?

@steph6337

2 жыл бұрын

@@golf4life357 Another thing is when I prepay my labels, it doesn't show dimensions, it just shows weight.

@toddrf

2 жыл бұрын

@@golf4life357 I suspect you were using a flat rate box. Shopping cost with those is based on size and they don’t want them modified.

@amyrodriguez7825

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing, my husband sells hot wheels and he altered one of the smaller ones to fit some hot wheels and they straight up said no to take it back since they are a flat rate

They actually have a priority box that is the size of a shoe box. It’s actually called a priority “shoe box”.

@jaredb4283

2 жыл бұрын

And it’s a flat rate shipping, and it’s usually $15, which is a lot

@MzConcept13

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I said lol

@MusaKitty

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredb4283 that's not a lot

@LivxLaughxLove

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredb4283 that's not a lot considering the fact that I pay that much anyways.

@monkeynumbernine

2 жыл бұрын

Yup...we ship these all the time 😃

Reed the agreement you enter into when taking the box. You will find that is actually breaking a federal law. Commonly overlooked not always.

@RussSmith

2 жыл бұрын

I can't stand these flippers thinking usps theft is cool and smart. When usps no longer provides boxes, this is why.

@NimsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

It says medium box.

@marykayejenrich7845

2 жыл бұрын

They don't care. Not to mention the fact that their employees don't know about these regulations. Those regulations are used when they need to trap someone, not for the regular person.

@salroth420

2 жыл бұрын

@@RussSmith what? USPS gives you these boxes free so that you use there service! These boxes can be shipped to you free and the boxes are free on the USPS website and 100's more like it.

@salroth420

2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with changing the dimensions on a non flat rate. She is wrong the dimensions don't change the price on this size of package. The only thing that matters is weight as far as cost of a small box like this goes.

I wouldn't count this as "never paying for shipping boxes" because they price of the box is included in the overall price of shipping.

@charlieangel9705

2 жыл бұрын

It would be a free box though if you'll never ship it as intended?

Keep in mind that when you use priority boxes, you will pay priority rate.

@errandswithtiffany4899

3 жыл бұрын

Its a flat rate box and they are cheap. *someone pointed out it wasn't a flat rate box.

@Americansikkunt

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s USPS, anything over 1 lb. ships Priority....

@Twistedmist

3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind if you alter the boxes you must pay full rate, you can use a self serve kiosk but I wouldn’t want to get in caught at the post office, it’s federal crime

@Americansikkunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@Twistedmist I had a feeling it’s not legal to distort the flat-rates boxes in any way...

@Twistedmist

3 жыл бұрын

@@Americansikkunt you can distort them as long as then you pay for it like a regular box, it can't use the flat rate pricing anymore.

When you work at a UPS, USPS, or FedEx you learn neat tricks like this to save on supplies and time on the belt repacking. Awesome short👍🏾

@xairosaenz2073

3 жыл бұрын

UPS GANG! BOXBOYS FO LYFE!

@yannickbourassa2554

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@patricksbroomstick3022

3 жыл бұрын

UPS STORE ON TOP

@BUKWulfSh0t

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck ups FEDEX ALL DAY!

@AnthonyFelixCano

3 жыл бұрын

Yall repack shit on the belts? I put everything in a a tote box and send it to clerks

Pro tip from eBay seller If doing this, make sure you're NOT using the free flat rate boxes. Make sure you grab the box labeled "Mailing Box" like the one she's holding to not look so sketch and avoid having your package rejected. Alternatively, just ask your USPS clerk for a Priority Mail Shoe Box. They'll know what you mean, I promise. Note: free USPS boxes can't be used for for first class mail or parcel select ground.

Additional tips from someone who works at a Postal Terminal: 1) they sell priority shoe boxes, which are already shaped to size. 2) if you send something in a priority box, it has to go as Priority Mail (At LEAST $8, more likely $10-$12) so if you are sending something light, you are better off finding your own box to send as First Class mail (Around $4 - $5.) You also CANNOT turn priority boxes/envelopes inside out and send them as First Class, they will be sent back/thrown out. 3) Size/dimensions of the box don’t really matter unless it’s really big (like probably 4 times or more the size of a shoe box.) All the really matters when shipping is weight. 4) If you manipulate a Priority box like above, make sure you know whether it is Flat Rate or by Weight. If it’s heavy (Like about 5 pounds or so) do Flat Rate, and if it’s lighter, do Weight.

Yes but don’t forget….if u use those priority Mail boxes they can only be sent priority Mail. And don’t get the flat rate boxes cuz they look the same….

@AnaGonzalez-hr1pv

3 жыл бұрын

@Peter Dela Cruz they do care.

@churchmarquis

3 жыл бұрын

@Peter Dela Cruz UPS might not, but USPS does.

@AC-fv7kt

3 жыл бұрын

@Peter Dela Cruz flat rate cannot be altered in size there nimrod

@jasonm7973

3 жыл бұрын

No you can cover it in paper and take it anywhere to be weighed and shipped.

@TeddyRux20

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonm7973 so do extra work because your using the boxes for a purpose its not intended for got

USPS has Priority Mail shoe boxes for free in their shipping supplies section. Dimensions of that particular box are 7 3/8" (L) x 5 1/4" (W) x 14 7/8" (H) and come in a 10 or 25 pack and are free as well.

@dylanhughs316

2 жыл бұрын

They fit shoes, but not a shoes in shoes box

@sneakersforthelow9754

Жыл бұрын

The most helpful thing about this short….

Unless you’re shipping these boxes through USPS Priority Mail, this is very illegal. You ultimately pay for the box when you ship the package. If you’re not paying USPS then this is what they call theft. I did this as a kid without consequence but you certainly could get in trouble.

@jacquiedavis6982

2 жыл бұрын

One of the many reasons our post office is in financial trouble.

Tell me you have no idea what you're doing with shipping without telling me you have no idea doing with shipping. Priority mail boxes are free, but you need to pay for priority mail postage if you use one. And if it's a flat rate box, changing the dimensions of it don't affect the price. You're better off turning the Box inside out if you just need a box to ship something in. Amateur

@cocomai1947

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly..

@bill16126

2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't even work anymore. They started printing "priority mail" on the inside of the box. Learned the hard way.

The only boxes that's allowed to be disfigured are the "mailing boxes" the ones that say flat rate on them we will send at which ever cost more...

I just save all the boxes and shipping material/packing I get stuff in and reuse that. It’s way easier and cheaper. If you have space for new boxes you have space for used boxes. Just cut the tape and fold them flat and keep a stack in the corner or the garage.

@lekkereffesnel

2 жыл бұрын

This. Why spend a bunch of time recutting and folding and shit. Imagine doing this for 10 or 50 packages. Bunch of time wasted. I was thinking the same as you

I worked in shipping , those boxes are “free” because they are provided by the government to ship out the flat rate cost. And there is even a similar size box for shoes called priority mail large. This lady just reshaped a box which is normal in the shipping industry lol

Right on Tia you know what's up I been wondering why shipping cost was different on eBay this helps so drastically thanks 🙏

Went to local post office the other day to mail out boxes of wrapped gifts. Our post guy was cool. The one box was going to cost $30 to ship. He asked what was inside and we told him. He asked if he could open the box to try and reset it. Sure. He proceeded to do some cutting and origami and dropped the shipping price to $12. This is a company that almost went out of business and they still do things like this. 👍

@peehhussle

10 ай бұрын

Buy them a gift card next time will be less to ship and they will get exactly what they want

Best hack ever, I have about 75 1095's sitting right next to me haha

@V1124az

3 жыл бұрын

No this is not a good idea!😬 Please read my comment I just left explaining why.:)

@stephanyschuhmann2302

Жыл бұрын

How do you send a card to your teacher?

As someone that uses to work in shipping... yeah we used to tape up our own boxes when we ran out of certain sizes.

Alternate title: "how to get flagged by the post office"

We just used to send a "Postage Due" to the receiver since we could tell by the weight shape and size of the package. Literally by touch and if we suspected something we just send the package to the postal inspectors since they are allowed to open them. Good luck!

@poontang32

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, true not supposed to modify the box , especially flat rate boxes... if a box comes modified I decline it .and the post office does have priority shoe boxes. Follow the rules and stop making stuff complicated If they are not in your local post office you can order them online

@jackiehopson8334

2 жыл бұрын

@@poontang32 and they are free?

@TheSaltySiren

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackiehopson8334 yep!!

@ToyAddict

2 жыл бұрын

@@poontang32 It's not a flat rate box, it's a mailing box, probably a 1092. Her box would never fit inside a USPS shoebox. There is no rule against manipulating a non-Flat Rate box. I've shipped thousands, over the 20+ years I've been selling online without an issue.

@alexaecho4273

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToyAddict sounds like you have lazy people who don’t do their job right at YOUR post office.

Or you can just get the USPS boxes specifically made for shoes.

@ToyAddict

3 жыл бұрын

Those do work for some boxes, but the box she had is much too large for the USPS shoe box.

@nastynas9610

2 жыл бұрын

F blm. Snowflake

@Kevin_EndStepMTG

2 жыл бұрын

@@nastynas9610 Haven't heard that before

You could wrap it in some plain brown wrapping paper from the dollar store and then add your shipping labels. You still wouldn't have to pay for the box and if the items are light you shouldn't be paying a lot for the shipping itself

@ozarkldy8117

2 жыл бұрын

It costs more to ship an item that size if you don't use the priority mail boxes

@Legendaryroots_llc

2 жыл бұрын

The post office will reject it sometimes, they say the paper get jammed in the machines

@Reece426

2 жыл бұрын

If the paper gets stuck in the machine, and rips off, they now no longer have an address or a return address. I work for a packaging company, we ship all the time through USPS, And they were the ones that told us not to do that. They may still accept it, but it's really at your own risk.

@veronicah.3004

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reece426 you could seal it on there with clear packing tape. It's a lot of work but still feasible

@ypcomchic

Жыл бұрын

If the paper tears and the post office sees the priority box inside then it will marked postage due.

This feels illegal.

@durururururururu

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, didn't expect you to be here. How ya doing?

@colenichols

2 жыл бұрын

Woah it's Cody

Literally have tons of those boxes lol great hack.

make sure you're actually using priority mail though

Love this hack!! My local Post Office has shoebox sized boxes. Truly best thing ever. Also padded sweater bags. Not many stations have them.

I'm going to try this at work. We do "ship from store" orders and lately we never have boxes that fit, they are either too small or way too big. Thanks 👍

@mcthurman8822

2 жыл бұрын

USPS has boxes that are made for shoes on their site. Check there.

Ever notice that there's printing on the inside of these boxes? This is to keep cheap people from turning the boxes inside out to make their own cardboard box.

How to never have to pay for shipping boxes? When you ship priority you are paying for the box. Remember kids, nothing is free, specially when it comes to the Government.

@mariamail0303

2 жыл бұрын

Yes nothing , nothing is ever free.

@HonestlySpINKing

2 жыл бұрын

If you are going to send Priority anyway you are saving on the cost of the actual box.

Thank You.Helped me out big time!💪🏼

USPS has free FLAT RATE SHIPPING BOXES AS WELL. I have never had any other box used ship more cheaply. No weight limit, same price. And USPS has SHOE BOXES that you can order for free online shipped right to your home. Any extras you can leave at your local post office for others.

Amazing Hack!

This isn’t true, that is a medium flat rate box, it still cost $15 to ship anywhere in the US no matter how you cut or configure the box.

@jennersjam

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a “mailing box” so it goes by weight and dimensions. They are labeled “Medium Flat Rate” or “Mailing Box” also if you order regional boxes they are even cheaper but only come in certain sizes.

@TheresaVE

3 жыл бұрын

It’s actually a mailing box, not a flat rate.

@Esellajessica

3 жыл бұрын

These boxes are from their "if it fits, it ships" line. These are flat rate no matter what their weight is😉

@michaelhorsey5871

3 жыл бұрын

@@Esellajessica that’s not true either, it’s up to 50 pounds. You have to pay a flat rate no matter what’s in it, if it weighs less than 50 lbs. and no matter how the box is folded

@ToyAddict

2 жыл бұрын

See Jenny's comment, but also, if you print your own shipping at home you should be paying around $13.34 (at current time), to ship a Medium Flat Rate box. You save a lot if you print your own shipping.

If you're using a free priority box they're still gonna make you pay priority shipping. It's cheaper and faster to just use a flat rate most of the time. If you really wanna save money shipping, use unbranded or non-usps shipping supplies and pay for first class

@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. This is what I do too

Another tip if you want it go to your local gas stations on the day that they accept product in. They usually have a lot of packages and boxes that are empty from snacks that got shipped in. They are more than happy to not have to break those down.

FYI if you alter the original priority shipping box you get charged extra

@maxinvasionleet

3 жыл бұрын

No you dont. I've sold over 500 pairs of shoes

@rmartin6914

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxinvasionleet youve done this box alteration?

@maxinvasionleet

3 жыл бұрын

@@rmartin6914 yes something 95% similar to it. In fact yesterday I made a box connecting 2 boxes into one since I was shipping 2 shoes to one person. Just make sure the box is a priority mail box and doesnt say flat rate anywhere on it. And obviously you must ship it priority mail

@Iris-mj1gn

2 жыл бұрын

Nah that’s only for flat rate boxes

If you use these boxes they have to be sent priority mail..and you basically have to use USPS because FedEx and UPS can (if they want to) make you change the box 🤷🏻‍♂️

@areynolds38116

3 жыл бұрын

Poly bag the box

I needed to see this a couple days ago! Great idea!!

Brilliant idea just have some comments... As an employee of USPS, please keep in mind our stocks are not unlimited and priority can get pricey depending where u ship and it's weight. We will accept this as a package for standard priority but...DO NOT do this to a flat rate package if you want flat rate cost. Once that package has the dimensions changed the flat rate is no longer viable and they CAN upcharge you.

I wonder if they have a higher chance of getting damaged.

Tried this with a sz 13 Jordan 4 box, instructions unclear, now I have Jordan 4 slides.

Just saved my life! I literally ordered 3 boxes of the wrong size, and I did this hack. I'm shook 😅❤

Yep my local post office said ..it's been tampered with and are unable to ship....I tried..lol

Just an FYI altering the boxes makes you pay full shipping price, you can you a self serve kiosk but I wouldn’t suggest stealing from the federal government.

@TheresaVE

3 жыл бұрын

It is a mailing box anyway (not a flat rate box) so you are paying for the actual size and weight.

@Twistedmist

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheresaVE priority mail boxes from usps are flat rate as long as you dont alter them, then them become pay by size and weight.

@TheresaVE

3 жыл бұрын

@@Twistedmist not all boxes are flat rate. Some are mailing boxes (as seen in the video). They say “mailing box”, not “flat rate”. With Mailing boxes, you pay whatever the cost for weight. (Just like if you used a plain box)

@TheresaVE

3 жыл бұрын

@@Twistedmist and you can no longer alter flat rate boxes. That came out last year.

@Twistedmist

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheresaVE Unless they changed something since they came out with the mailing boxes, the flat rate boxes have the blue bade on them that say tracked and insured, the mailing boxes are plainer without the blue badge and say tracked and insured under for domestic and international use.

These shorts are going to get you to a hundred thousand subs faster than you can say Sneak City:)

@SleepyDogg

3 жыл бұрын

City sneaky

“You can grab as many as you want.” Yes. They’re for USPS’s shipping product, “priority mail,” which is flat rate shipping.

@HonestlySpINKing

2 жыл бұрын

Priority Mail is not Flat Rate

Wow! Not sure if I'll ever need this info but I'm sure glad I have it just in case! Amazing!

Dude, that's so smart of you! Thanks for sharing this you must be one smart cookie. I can see this working on all the different sized boxes USPS uses!

If you ship shoes like this you’re asking for them to get destroyed on the way to the buyer

Genius af. The USPS never expected such ingenuity.

The post offices near me will charge you priority rate for using that box. Even for part of a priority sticker, they will charge you more.

You can also make an account with USPS and they will ship the supplies to you totally free

@bloopbloop5663

3 жыл бұрын

But is there a limit =_= if there isnt ima make a bff=big fukn fort or just make a big fire _/(._.)\_

Stock up before they start charging for boxes 😭

@claritey

3 жыл бұрын

I used to do this in the late 90s. They've been free a very long time. I don't think they will start charging for them any time soon as the cost of the box is factored into the shipping price.

I agree, my post office has a karen who will reject anything not exactly how it's supposed to be used. But good luck if you can

I would have never thought of this

Except if you’re selling with StockX or Goat..it’s actually illegal to use USPS boxes to ship with UPS. Only do this if you’re shipping with USPS.

Don’t think your allowed to tamper with the box like that to save money I think they’ll reject the box

@JS-ut6lx

3 жыл бұрын

That’s only on flat rate boxes. These are just USPS mailing boxes. You can reshape them, Frankenbox two of them together, shouldn’t be an issue. They look the same as flat rate boxes, but you’ll notice they aren’t labeled anywhere on the box as flat rates. :)

@shemaiahi2844

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!

You *can* do this but you shouldn't. USPS absolutely can and will stop your package in it's tracks and return it to you at the priority rate that is most penalizing they can justify. You'll have to pay the postage difference both outbound and for return to claim your box AND they can ban you from ordering priority boxes. Also there is a shoebox size priority box but you have to order it online but it's delivered free. Do it enough and the postmaster gets involved and charges can be filed against you. If it's a one off you judge the risk for yourself, if you have even a small business just don't. Source: worked for Amazon third party retailer who did this shit and he almost got charged, paid a fine and I've had to deal with customers trying to return shit this way and getting caught.

The USPS has several sizes of boxes. They are free.. usually over the Counter or you can help yourself. If you happen not to see the box size that you need then you ask one of the counter help and they should have what you need behind the counter. Doing that it’s just extra work. And they may not even Allow you to ship it after you’ve altered the shape of the box.

Then just mark the package “materials for the blind”, then you don’t have to pay for shipping… please do not take this joke as actual advice.

@bendayho3k3

3 жыл бұрын

Only for certain things, all packages are subject to inspection when marked with materials for the blind or media because people try to cheat the post office.

I’ve done this for a while with a lot of other things but you actually have to turn the box inside out or cover up the priority mail otherwise you’re gonna have to use that specific service unless you’re planning on using that service then you’re all good

If you use priority flat rate boxes you have to ship them out as flat rate boxes which can sometimes be more expensive than if you shipped it out a different way (fedex/ups/firstclass etc)

The box is free- but you’re not going to get the flat rate. My ‘brilliant’ idea cost me $45 to ship an altered $20 flat rate box last week. Ouch.

You can’t alter a priority box from its standard dimensions I’m sure some places don’t give a shit but most of the time they won’t let this fly

sheesh 🔥

Some Post offices will not accept it because the box has been changed. They can, at their discretion, deny the package, or send it back to the sender at any point of the shipping lane if it is warped, have a bulge or is changed from its originally intended form. Those boxes are made that way for a reason and it is why they are free and have a fixed rate. For other shapes, and sizes, the package needs to be measured and weighted and charged accordingly.

Being a USPS employee you are better of just taping your shoe box and sending it Mailing Boxes rate are calculated by weight and size so the original box works just fine!

Thats dope -- whats the largest shoe that fits in that box?

@Jumalten001

3 жыл бұрын

Just go to the counter and ask for Medium Size box, they have multiple sizes I have no idea why SneakCity is telling people to grab the small ones.

@evanborgeson2140

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jumalten001 smaller dimensions means cheaper shipping costs...

@Jumalten001

3 жыл бұрын

@@evanborgeson2140 USPS goes by weight, more so than size. The medium box is a tad bigger than this small box is when unfolded. USPS would rather you use the medium box

@CreampuffK

3 жыл бұрын

They definitely don’t fit size 11 Jordan 6 boxes, they’re just a bit too big But they fit size 11 Jordan 1,11 and Nike sbs

Wow WTF say less

I work for the USPS and this is actually illegal. Do not do this! We will refuse and it’s at your cost. These boxes are sized for specific reasons. Also you are only allowed 3 boxes per visit.

They won't allow these to be used with a shipping label or reused. I've tried to do this and the one time the Post office accepted it, it was rejected at the sorting center and sent back to me. Now for shoes I either use thick Craft paper or slice open a thick garbage bag and wrap the box with it them tape it up. If I need boxes for other items then I get them from the back of McDonald's or supermarkets.

I love how this comes out right after i ship 🤦🏾‍♂️

If u want a free "box tho." Just save ur paper bags from stores and wrap with them, doesn't have to be a box, bubble wrap is the best all around!

@SaltySeaWitch3

3 жыл бұрын

Then you'd be paying by weight instead of the flat rate you pay with an USPS priority envelope (70lbs max). You also need to buy bubble wrap as most people don't have it on hand. USPS priority envelope is way cheaper.

@twentytwogunz8142

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaltySeaWitch3 exactly

They have priority shoe boxes at USPS for free

Can't believe I haven't thought of that!! Always shipped bigger boxes for no reason apparently lol great hack!!

This is the smartest shit i’ve ever seen… wow this could’ve saved me so much money😂

If the box is altered, they're charging you more or telling you no. This is cap.

Absolutely fantastic tip. Thank you for actually posting something of value

I have so many in different sizes. You can order them from your post office in a variety of shapes & sizes. You can even get free bubble bags.

This isn’t a hack lol, the reason those are free is because when you go to ship it you have to pay for priority mail.

I think paying for mail, and taxes, is one of the few things we could all agree needed to be paid for

Yup, learned a lot of box techniques working as a shipper I still use to this day 💪

I needed this 😬🤦🏼‍♀️

USPS CEO looking at this video like, "ooh really now"!!!!

I remember doing this kinda stuff in elementary school to build play "houses" out of paper

I didnt realize the medium boxes worked as well. awesome video lol

Would love to get ahold of these boxes if I lived in the USA. Unfortunately here in Australia, we don't have anything like this with Australia Post.

You could also just seal the shoebox with tape, weight it, print a shipping label and tape it on the box and put it in the mail. This will save you the cost of shipping the extra weight of an outer box. You pay per pound, so if you have an item that weighs just over x amount of pounds, trimming some extra weight can save you some money. If a package weighs 2.3 pounds, it is usually petty easy to get the weight down to 1.99 pounds or less to save a few bucks. My first place to start is the inner flaps on a cardboard box. You don’t need 3 or 4 layers of cardboard at each end. Chop 3 of the 4 flaps off on each end and tape the ends closed.

At my post office they will not accept that. They pull out the manual and read and point at the flat rate boxes and packages must not be modified. They even have a slot to test letters on to see if it’s a letter or a package.

This is great advice, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

They also have free shoe box size. Actually a LOT of different sizes. Just get on USPS and order all sizes you need and they will deliver them right to your door

I work for the postal service and that's a good hack but remember always use mailing boxes not the medium flat rate boxes or the large flat rate boxes and there is such a thing as a shoe size box you can order them online but remember when you're mailing priority you always have to go priority it doesn't matter what size the box is

Bro, your lacking so hard.. Maybe you never saw the sloag, "If it fits, it ships." 🤦‍♂️

I've always had to pay for every box I've ever picked up from the post office. I'm confused. I remember people working there telling me the cheapest way to mail is buying boxes or envelopes elsewhere.

That was a neat demonstration! 👍