How To Mail USPS First Class Envelopes & Packages with Stamps
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- What is USPS First Class Mail? We’ll break down the different types and how to mail USPS First Class envelopes & packages with stamps.
First we’ll cover what service USPS First Class Mail offers and the different types of First Class Mail. We'll also show you the dimensions for First Class Mail envelopes and packages.
00:00 - First Class Mail Service
00:45 - Types of First Class Mail
Then we’ll take a look at First Class Mail prices, some different kinds of stamps and how many stamps you’ll need to mail something.
03:18 - First Class Mail Prices
03:29 - How Many Stamps You Need to Mail Something
05:52 - Sending International USPS First Class Mail
After that give you a walkthrough of USPS Postal Price Calculator and how you can find out what your First Class Mail postage would be.
06:21 - USPS Postal Price Calculator
We hope this helped and you have fun sending letters in the US and abroad!
Also shout-out to Amber Wong for this shipping how-to suggestion!
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Disclaimer: Innominate Kraken is not held responsible for any damages that may occur to your envelopes and packages in the mail when you choose to mail and ship them using the United States Postal Service. You choose to mail and ship them at your own risk.
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USPS:
www.usps.com
USPS Letter - Size Mail Dimensional Standards Template:
www.printcopyfactory.com/uplo...
Types of First Class Mail:
faq.usps.com/s/article/What-a...
Sizes & Weight for Parcels:
faq.usps.com/s/article/How-is...
USPS Price List:
pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notic...
International USPS First Class Mail:
www.usps.com/international/fi...
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Postcard
1 stamp / 40¢ as of 2022
Letters
1 oz = 1 stamp
2 - 4 oz = 2 stamps
5 - 7 oz = 3 stamps
Large Envelopes / Magazines
1 oz = 2 stamps
2 - 4 oz = 3 stamps
5 - 7 oz = 4 stamps
1 stamp = 60¢ as of 2022
Extra oz = 20¢
Thank you for the updated prices! Definitely going to pin this :)
What if my letter weighs 1.5oz? usa to usa... will one stamp work? It should go through the machine. It has a bunch of stickers and paper. I am more worried about weight in this situation and what I should do for stamps? THANKS!
@@MrsMomNextDoor You will need two stamps.
@@dabutchaistoxic Thank you for answering! If I had the "extra ounce" sticker that would work too right?
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I’m so glad I found this, the only way of shipping thing I knew was in boxes and bubble mailers
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I always wondered about this subject of first class mail and all (and my dad was a letter carrier from the late 80's to about 2004) and I rarely asked him what first class meant, and maybe all I remembered that it's "regular letters". This definitely helps with all the visuals. I feel I also understand quite a bit more even when having a bit of not as great short-term memory too
That's really cool! I'm glad we could help you better understand First Class mail. There's so much to it and your dad probably knows even more about it than what we've covered in this video :)
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@@InnominateKraken I do have a question though! How many ounces does a non-machinable stamp cover?
I'm not entirely sure of it myself, but looking through USPS' FAQ's an old page from 2007 says the max is 3.5 ounces and another says the butterfly non-machinable stamp is up to 2 ounces.
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I've mailed homemade envelope s that maybe been a little bigger/odd shaped. And they got there or didnt come back with my return label. If the person owed postage on the other end I never hard about it. I just use 2_4 forever stamps. may not always need 2, but would rather go over than under
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I thought that my bubble mailer with a phone case inside would count as a large envelope because it was just under 3/4 inch thick, but it has to be a package Because it's not bendable. Thanks for the video it's nice!!
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On Nonautomation Machinable AADC
And How to meter using AADC.Mixed AADC
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Hi, great video I have a question. I’m going to start sending three-dimensional heart charms by first class mail and because they would tip on their side. I was thinking to use a padded large envelope. Does that sound like the right strategy to you? They are a quarter inch high but because of the three-dimensional heart shape they would tip to the side they’re not flat. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
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This is a great video with detailed information. I was wondering if bubble mailer falls under first class envelopes? Like the ones on Amazon that are colors, not USPS created ones. It follows all the measurement requirements but I wasn't sure if it would be classified as a package or envelope.
It depends how thick the bubble mailer is when the item is inside of it. If it's 3/4 inches thick or more then it's considered a First Class package. If it's less than that and therefore flat in nature, then it's considered a First Class flat envelope.
Love this video! Can you explain about parcel postage? I have been sending wedding invitations out for clients for 10 years now. Everything used to be large envelope if flexible / bendable then price as large envelope. If not bendable or too thick to go through the slot it is considered parcel which starts at $3.50 for up to 3.5 ounces. Then from there you add the first class ounce cost for each additional ounce. In the past year I have not seen any consistency with pricing. One office just told us that prices are given only based on weight and zipcode. Trying to learn the methodology behind the different ways a post office might determine pricing. Can you help with this? Explain non bendable large envelopes. Or even non bendable small envelopes. Also the surcharges of a bulge (like a wax seal).
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If the large envelope is not bendable even if it fits through the "slot" (less than 3/4 inch) it is considered a parcel. To be considered a large envelope it must be bendable & a consistent thickness throughout. A small envelope can be rigid & does not have to be a consistent thickness as long as it fits through the "slot" (less than 1/4 inch). However, it will have to have a non-machinable surcharge added to it. That is also the case with a wax seal. Even if the envelope with a wax seal is less than 1/4" thick it is still considered non-machinable & requires a surcharge. Hope that helps.
@@MyBadHabit94 They put all my non machinable envelopes through the machine anyway and destroyed my items! I even wrote non machinable on it... paid extra and it did it to about 13 envelopes. Made a complaint and they just blamed it on the distribution center. Lost so much time and money!
I mailed two apology notes to two of the teachers I had in elementary school a week ago. One was a guidance counselor, and the other was a music teacher. I apologized to the guidance counselor for lying to her, and I apologized to the music teacher for calling him evil. But guess what? They have never written back yet, and they probably never will. The guidance counselor still works at the elementary school I attended for 1st grade through 4th grade. The music teacher retired in 2014. I put stamps on the letters and everything. How much longer am I supposed to wait?
1 question so if I have the bubble mailer ready with addresses on it but no way to print prepaid postage shipping label online can I bring the bubble mailer with addresses on it to post office and will they print out a shipping label for first class?
Did you pay for the postage on USPS' Click-N-Ship or another shipping services website? Not sure what other websites do, but with Click-N-Ship you have the option to get a QR code sent to your phone so that when you go to the post office they can scan it and print out the label for you. There's no other way they can print a label out for you. Also when you have a prepaid shipping label the addresses are usually on it already so you don't need to add them on the package (unless you don't have a prepaid label, then yeah you'd need to write the addresses out and have the post office ring you up the postage).
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Amazing video, super informative. Just one question, do these forever stamps include tracking?
Thanks! Unfortunately Forever stamps and First Class mail don't include tracking. The only form of "tracking" you can get is if you purchase an extra service called Certified Mail. We have a how-to on that here: ua-cam.com/video/3oMGCLyOZy8/v-deo.html
@@InnominateKraken thank you very much for the info!
My FIRST CLASS envelope is lost or stolen. 10 days ago I mailed it inside the USPS in Georgia but it never arrived. No tracking. What options do I have?
Hello! I'm sending a good ol' letter and I'm just wondering if we HAVE to use a forever stamp or if we can just combine a couple of personal stamps to add up to .55?
Oh yeah for sure! You don't have to use the Forever stamps, you can totally use other stamps that add up to the current letter postage which is $0.63.
Can I use a small bubble mailer with 2 stamps to ship 1 ounce ...and can I put that free tracking sticker on it?
It depends on the thickness and weight of your bubble mailer, so I can't say for sure. This website goes more in depth: brandablebox.com/blogs/news/ship-bubble-mailers-usps
Also for the free tracking sticker, if it does end up being a First class package, it'll already include free tracking so you wouldn't need it.
Does the global | USA | forever pink circle shape stamps already come with postage tracking?
Unfortunately stamps don't include tracking and First class mail can't be tracked. The most you can do is add the service "registered mail." That'll give you a status update if the mail was delivered or if there was an attempted delivery. More on that service here: bit.ly/3AbN2X5
i anciently put the first class letter with forever stamp into a priority mail bin slot at the USPS office is that ok?
I'm sure other people have done the same and that they'll just sort it regardless
Constructive advice: "Illegible" is not the same as "Eligible". :)
Is it okay to use a standard forever stamp on a postcard, or do you HAVE TO use a post card stamp??
You can definitely use a Forever stamp! Using a postcard stamp is just getting the exact postage required. When you use a Forever stamp you're paying some cents more to send it since those stamps have a higher value.
I have a 10 1/2 x16. Front say ready post. The back has a red stamp also marked utility mailer want to know do I have to put more postage on front. I am a bit confused with instruction
If it's a bubble mailer/padded envelope, it'll most likely count as a First Class (if it's less than 13 oz) or Priority package. Either way you'll need to use their Price Calculator to figure out what the exact postage should be: bit.ly/3CfNAfC
At 6:21 we go over the Price Calculator and what bubble mailers fall under, hope it helps!
So if I'm shipping single sports cards should I just get forever stamps and plain white envelopes?
I’ve never sold cards before, but these are some good tips/guides:
bit.ly/3c1msHI
(in this video, the second commenter gives really good additional tips)
bit.ly/3NS3UH7
bit.ly/3bZshp5
But yes, if you use a white envelope and you can use Forever stamps.
Hello, so if an envelope weighs 1.5 ounces can I use 1 forever stamp and 1 additional ounce stamp?
Yep you totally could!
I sent out a passport in first class large envelope but they didn’t tell me I had to add tracking on it smh & I forgot about certified mailing. Should I be worried? I’m just so nervous about bending and etc. they say it automatically returns to sender if not processed but it should go through right? I’m just so worried because I only do priority but they said first class will get there the same time so I went with it 🤦🏿♀️
Unfortunately First Class mail doesn't offer free tracking like for First Class packages or Priority. The large envelope will most likely go through and it would get there the same time as Priority. There are some similar questions people asked on this website with answers that might be helpful: www.us-passport-service-guide.com/should-the-renewal-application-be-sent-via-certified-mail.html
Just shipped 3 large envelope flats & had to pay for packages. The guy said it was rigid because of where it folds over in the back. I thought all envelopes do that. When I buy them the listing says large envelope not packages. Need some clarification on this. Instead of $1.40 per envelope I had to pay over $4 per envelope today. I sell decals on ebay & if I have to pay over $4 per sale in shipping I will have to double my prices.
I'm not really sure what rigid has to do with anything...maybe it had to do with the weight instead? But this is some info from their website that should clarify things: faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-a-Large-Envelope-Flat
www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm
So if I wanted to mail a square standard envelope to Canada as a US citizen I would need a global forever stamp, otherwise I can't mail it?
It's easier to use a Global Forever stamp because you don't have to calculate anything and you're covered when the postage inevitably goes up. But you could use domestic Forever stamps too. You just need to make sure you have the correct number of stamps for however many ounces. So if you're sending a 1 ounce letter, the current international postage price is $1.30. Each Forever stamp is 58 cents. So you'd need 3 Forever stamps to cover the international cost.