Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotsam · 03-07-2019, 11:50 AM

Such as...

Shift knobs - (I mailed one of these yesterday in padded envelope... $ 1.49 for envelope and $ 3.78 for First class. Weight 2.80 oz) USPS

Shifters - I have to ship a couple of these this week..

Distributor

Flex plates

Brackets/Hangers

Most know im trying to get rid of a few things. Im not a frequent mailer/shipper.. Just wondering which would be better we also have a UPS store in town. Thanks

Lokin4AReason · 03-07-2019, 01:22 PM

greyhound

**richard2717** · 03-07-2019, 05:07 PM

Seems like all the shippers have increased prices beginning of this year but for most of the smaller stuff I ship USPS is still cheapest "most of the time". I ship quite a bit so I buy padded envelopes in bulk which cuts the cost way down and if they pay you using PP you can get discounted shipping right from the PP site as long as they paid using goods and services.

hotsam · 03-07-2019, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the replies guys !!

blazer2007 · 03-08-2019, 09:53 AM

no more greyhound here ,they pulled out last year

rpmerf · 03-08-2019, 11:15 AM

USPS has the Priority Mail flat rate boxes. Anything that fits ships for the same price.

https://www.stamps.com/usps/priority-mail-flat-rate/

I shipped a car disc brake setup - backing plate, rotor, caliper, hardware, one side per box.

hotsam · 03-08-2019, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmerf

USPS has the Priority Mail flat rate boxes. Anything that fits ships for the same price.

https://www.stamps.com/usps/priority-mail-flat-rate/

I shipped a car disc brake setup - backing plate, rotor, caliper, hardware, one side per box.

Thank you for this info !!

**LockDoc** · 03-09-2019, 10:52 AM

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I don't know what the USPS Priority Mail Regional Rate boxes are, but I notice member "specialityretail" uses them and he sells a lot of stuff.

LockDoc

03-07-2019, 11:50 AM	#1
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) Such as... Shift knobs - (I mailed one of these yesterday in padded envelope... $ 1.49 for envelope and $ 3.78 for First class. Weight 2.80 oz) USPS Shifters - I have to ship a couple of these this week.. Distributor Flex plates Brackets/Hangers Most know im trying to get rid of a few things. Im not a frequent mailer/shipper.. Just wondering which would be better we also have a UPS store in town. Thanks __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

03-07-2019, 01:22 PM	#2
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 925	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) greyhound __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

03-07-2019, 05:07 PM	#3
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,908	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) Seems like all the shippers have increased prices beginning of this year but for most of the smaller stuff I ship USPS is still cheapest "most of the time". I ship quite a bit so I buy padded envelopes in bulk which cuts the cost way down and if they pay you using PP you can get discounted shipping right from the PP site as long as they paid using goods and services. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

03-07-2019, 05:57 PM	#4
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) Thanks for the replies guys !! __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

03-08-2019, 09:53 AM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) no more greyhound here ,they pulled out last year

03-08-2019, 11:15 AM	#6
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) USPS has the Priority Mail flat rate boxes. Anything that fits ships for the same price. https://www.stamps.com/usps/priority-mail-flat-rate/ I shipped a car disc brake setup - backing plate, rotor, caliper, hardware, one side per box. __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

03-09-2019, 10:52 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,346	Re: Best and most reasonable (economical) way to ship small parts (under 25 lbs) - I don't know what the USPS Priority Mail Regional Rate boxes are, but I notice member "specialityretail" uses them and he sells a lot of stuff. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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