ANOTHER USPS Delivery Confirmation Issue

storm888

Trying to qualify for the purchase of DC:

Last week, I was told the 3/4-inch rule on the first-class package
was extinct, and that any width was fine.

This morning - at the same station, different clerk - they wanted
to know why I stopped putting the peanut inside to expand the
bubble.

This question is about FIRST-CLASS bubble mailers, under 13-ounces.

Do they have to be 3/4", or not, in order to buy DC?

(My read of the USPS website seems to say "Yes.")

blades3

I've shipped since the postal rate change and my post office said you still needed the 3/4" thick mailer to get delivery confirmation. They aren't always correct, but it seems you still need the bubbles in there.

jimq112

Technically the rule still exists but there's so many people at the bottom end of the learning curve that answers will vary depending on office. If a bubble mailer is less than 3/4, basically uniform thickness throughout, and considered "flexible" you can pay the flat rate price for shipping. Saves you about $.33 according to my usps clerk wife.

If it qualifies as a flat, it will get processed as a flat. They're experimenting with flat sorters and Delivery Point Sequenced flats.

When selling cards I will call them a parcel, pay the extra, and get it there safely. I've seen shredded prom pictures already and I don't want to send any shredded bubble mailers with broken holders.

They're doing something new, and new always has snags and problems. Once the bugs are worked out I think it'll be safe, but for now spend the extra. JMHO

storm888

So.....

I just continue to put the peanut in.

Right?

jimq112

Not sure if the peanut is the answer but yep. Better to keep it a parcel than let the machines take a whack at it.

storm888

The peanut, or a piece of paper-towel with some
tape around it, meet the 3/4" rule.

I have used the method for a very long time, and
it is OK if I must continue to do so. I just want them
to decide for sure what they want.

jmbkb4

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Do they have to be 3/4", or not, in order to buy DC?

(My read of the USPS website seems to say "Yes.")

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1. Love the "dancing smiley" - it follows every post of yours and never gets "old."

2. YES, make the package 3/4" -- toss in the extra peanut. Save your blood pressure a few points. It takes a few extra seconds.

jmbkb4

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