Diaper Swappers

ohgirlohboyohno · 02-01-2011, 11:19 AM

I ordered the new flat rate envelopes from the USPS website (they aren't at the PO). They are FREE to order and FREE shipping

the link is www.shop.usps.com I found the padded envelopes under the flat rate supplies option but the legal size I had to search for. They too about a week to get to me and I got a shipping notice when they went out. To mail something in them is the same price as a regular flat rate envelope $4.95 or of you ship through paypal $4.75 and dc is free
here are some pics

I used 4 BGE with doublers in them
Here is the regular flat rate envelope with the legal one underneath and the padded one next to them

Here is the regular flat rate envelope with 3 BGE in it - a tight fit

and smooshed - it will close with a little mooshing

Here is the Legal size FRE with 4 (FOUR) BGE in it - a nice fit

and smooshed - closes easily

And here is the padded with 4 (FOUR) BGE in it (2 in the back and 2 in the front - a nice fit as well

and smooshed - will close easily as well

I can see a LOT of great deals coming with these envelopes...you can easily fit a good amount in them without even trying.
Lanicia

lucymae · 02-01-2011, 11:24 AM

what is the shipping cost to mail them?

ohgirlohboyohno · 02-01-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lucymae

what is the shipping cost to mail them?

Oh I forgot to put that...$4.95 - the same as a regular flat rate envelope...and if you ship through Paypal I think it is $4.75 and DC is free!!!

ColbyCreations · 02-01-2011, 11:32 AM

SWEEEEEEET! Gotta get myself some of those! I'll order today!
Thanks!

jojoreta · 02-01-2011, 11:35 AM

are these the 9.5x12.5?

keonli · 02-01-2011, 11:44 AM

Some post offices will not deliver them since the envelope is not "flat." I have been told that at my local PO for the cardboard ones and think they will say the same about these new ones.

drunkenmonkeysmommy1 · 02-01-2011, 11:54 AM

my po carries them and they let me mail them stuffed full

nursenmom · 02-01-2011, 12:00 PM

The boxes do have to be flat but they had an advertisement up for the envelopes saying "it doesn't have to be flat to be flat rate." The envelopes are definitely the way to go, I need to order some of the padded ones.

jacobsmommy924 · 02-01-2011, 12:08 PM

Interesting video of a woman arguing with a postal employee about what can/ cannot go into these flat rate envelopes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPYsd1bPgl8

ohgirlohboyohno · 02-01-2011, 12:09 PM

okay - if you have problems with your PO...print this out...it says this:

- Up to 70 pounds.
- No more than 108 inches in combined length and girth. combined is measure the longest side plus the measurement all the way around the widest part

here is the link link

02-01-2011, 11:19 AM	#1
ohgirlohboyohno Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,332 Ratings: 95 Feedback: 100%	Got my new flat rate envelopes - LOVE THEM!! Pics I ordered the new flat rate envelopes from the USPS website (they aren't at the PO). They are FREE to order and FREE shipping the link is www.shop.usps.com I found the padded envelopes under the flat rate supplies option but the legal size I had to search for. They too about a week to get to me and I got a shipping notice when they went out. To mail something in them is the same price as a regular flat rate envelope $4.95 or of you ship through paypal $4.75 and dc is free here are some pics I used 4 BGE with doublers in them Here is the regular flat rate envelope with the legal one underneath and the padded one next to them Here is the regular flat rate envelope with 3 BGE in it - a tight fit and smooshed - it will close with a little mooshing Here is the Legal size FRE with 4 (FOUR) BGE in it - a nice fit and smooshed - closes easily And here is the padded with 4 (FOUR) BGE in it (2 in the back and 2 in the front - a nice fit as well and smooshed - will close easily as well I can see a LOT of great deals coming with these envelopes...you can easily fit a good amount in them without even trying. Lanicia __________________ Lanicia Mama to 3 crazy kiddos - A - 12 P - 4 E - 3 and a little baby J - 1 BUY all my FSOT RAINBOW Trimfolds here Last edited by ohgirlohboyohno; 02-01-2011 at 11:31 AM.

02-01-2011, 11:24 AM	#2
lucymae Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hoosier state Posts: 2,185 Ratings: 208 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Got my new flat rate envelopes - LOVE THEM!! Pics what is the shipping cost to mail them? __________________ married to my best friend sahm to 2 sweet boys and an Ethiopian princess.

02-01-2011, 11:32 AM	#4
ColbyCreations Registered Users Formerly: naperica Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,818 Ratings: 70 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Got my new flat rate envelopes - LOVE THEM!! Pics SWEEEEEEET! Gotta get myself some of those! I'll order today! Thanks! __________________ Erica - WAHM/Wife to Dom, Myles, Colby. Come and Check out Colby Creations! Facebook Etsy

02-01-2011, 11:35 AM	#5
jojoreta Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 3,573 Ratings: 70 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Got my new flat rate envelopes - LOVE THEM!! Pics are these the 9.5x12.5? __________________ JoDe, cloth diapering addict and mommy to Reese 1-11-07, Tanner 11-13-10, and Ralli 10-11-12 Always looking for Kokadi Star wraps!!!!

02-01-2011, 11:44 AM	#6
keonli Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Real city, Family Guy state Posts: 15,627 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Got my new flat rate envelopes - LOVE THEM!! Pics Some post offices will not deliver them since the envelope is not "flat." I have been told that at my local PO for the cardboard ones and think they will say the same about these new ones. __________________ Superhero Mommy to (5/30/07) and (12/10/12)