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(...) That's weird! I do the same thing, I take in extras of the sizes I know they can't order either (one of the flat boxes they can get and one they can't). I don't mind that much as it keeps my relationship with the local PO in good shape. They (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) I suppose that would make too much sense for my postmaster to order the boxes as a civilian and have them delivered to her directly (or for a bogus address). Actually, I don't mind doing my postmaster a favor now and then. I get extra special (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Hmm, why doesn't she order them herself, and pick some bogus address that her staff is well aware means "deliver to us." Hmm, like the actual street address of the Post Office??? :-) (that would then be a funny way to initiate a new driver, (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) I also am very happy ordering supplies online. About twice a year for me. Funny thing about PM supplies--it seems that some/all of the little rural post offices have a hard time getting certain box sizes. So every few months my local (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) I think you dun good. Really. I guess I would go in on 11 pallets with other locals if I had to and if more sizes than just the one were only available that way. But I can live without the 5x5 box, I guess, and it seems that's the only one not (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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Thanks to everyone who responded. I was trying to point out that there are more sizes available than the USPS website has available in small quantites. Oh well, good intentions and all that jazz. Ray (...) (22 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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Ray, Try this link: (URL) believe they have everything except the small cube available there. You order in case quantitis, usually 25 pieces, and they are delivered to your door by the post office. This is where I get all of my priority mail (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Thanks for the info. I order all of my USPS supplies, including tape, on line here: (URL) on the Shipping Supplies link on that page. I believe you need an account (no charge) to order. -Rob. (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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As the USPS Priority Mail rates will be increasing at the end of June, thought I would share some information that I have gathered.. USPS has a wide variety of box sizes available for Priority Mail shippers. The downside is that most of them are (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Ooh, thanks for sharing the link. I did indeed see FedEx when I tried it! :) Ben Roller (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Also of use... UPS now has Internet shipping which allows you to generate the labels and bill to a credit card. No more traveling to a UPS Customer Counter. I can drop the packages off at our shipping department at work for pick-up. Haven't (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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I was going thru my bookmarks and saw I had this bookmarked (1): (URL) site will compare Airborn, USPS & UPS rates (I didn't see FedEx, though.) Domestic & International, insured or not. Just enter all the info, basically package weight, dimension (...) (22 years ago, 28-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping) !
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(...) The local post office (using POS terminals) refused to accept the package without it. YMMV at other facilities with and without POS. The POS terminal asked the retail clerk to enter the phone number. Ray (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Interesting. Note how the sheet you received says you "should" include recipients phone number. Judging by that, it appears that it is not mandatory to include a phone number, rather it is just preferred that you do so. (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) See also: (URL) as this impacts all BrickLink sellers. (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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The post office informed me of changes to shipping requirements for air parcel post, from US to Europe. This may affect other countries shipping to Europe as well. I found out about these the hard way "we need a phone number to ship this package" :/ (...) (22 years ago, 17-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) I have 2 packages gone MIA that were shipped to the UK via Parcel Post AirMail, one in Jan-2001, one in Feb-2002. Neither were insured and are therefore not traceable by the USPS. As a rule, I always check the 'Return to Sender' box. A few (...) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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Back in Oct 2001, I shipped a package to the UK. The addressee never received it. I had almost given the package up as lost, when I received a notice yesterday that I had a 'returned package' waiting at the post office with $35 due. The package (...) (22 years ago, 16-Apr-02, to lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Yep, yep. I occasionally see trays of baby chicks or ducks behind the counter at the local PO (thats what I get for living in a rural area). (...) One local guy regularly ships boxes of worms via Priority Mail. (he bought several of the big (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shipping)
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(...) Actually, all one has is proof of sending something. FUT: lugnet.market.shipping (22 years ago, 2-Apr-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.shipping)
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