New eBay Standard Envelope

[Eggoman]

I add "Do Not Bend" to ALL of mine shipped using the ESU and have had no issues with postage due...so far.

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

I have had disagreements with the Postal Clerks about this being a Letter or a Parcel, tho... Additional charges do apply IF it is deemed to be a parcel.

[Joe Hunter]

Charles: I would bet it is the "Do not Bend" label that triggered the additional postage. The package is supposed to be somewhat flexible.

[Mike D.]

It’s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn’t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

[The-Cardfather]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

It’s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn’t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

No. Not a bubble envelope or padded mailer, just a small manila envelope.

Maybe this was a one-time screw-up by the USPS. Time will tell.

[LuckyLarry]

I just print the label on a regular 8.5 X 11 piece of computer paper then cut to fit a regular 6 3/4 envelope then lightly coat label with Elmers glue then attach with vintage label application tool.
Larry

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I've been using clear plastic tape over the mailing labels and have had dozens be delivered with no issues FYI.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by LuckyLarry

I just print the label on a regular 8.5 X 11 piece of computer paper then cut to fit a regular 6 3/4 envelope then lightly coat label with Elmers glue then attach with vintage label application tool.
Larry

I just print the label on 8.5x11 paper, cut on of those light cardboard junkmail solicitations into the size of the label, tape the card in a top loader to it , fold the paper around it into the shape of an envelope, and tape it up.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by tonyo

I just print the label on 8.5x11 paper, cut on of those light cardboard junkmail solicitations into the size of the label, tape the card in a top loader to it , fold the paper around it into the shape of an envelope, and tape it up.

damn great idea! gotta try that. save on the pwe's

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by Eggoman;2081452I

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

Good point.

my next choice would be "postal employee with a stamp that just doesn't care"

btw,

I've use the standard envelope a few times with no hiccups. Although 2 out of about 15 that I've sent never had any tracking registered whatsoever