![]() They weigh the box with that in mind, then charge you $38.74, resulting in $25.89 postage due. ![]() This means that the price is based on the weight and distance being sent. The Flat Rate you paid is disregarded and the USPS classifies your package as a Weight and Zone package. Then you ship your cards in a non-USPS box. Make sure to use Flat Rate packaging to save on shipping.Įxample: You paid for a Medium Flat Rate Box (costing $12.85) assuming it would cover any weight. Paying for Flat Rate and Using Your Own Boxīoxes that don’t say “Flat Rate” aren’t honored as such by the USPS. However, you accidentally use an Express envelope, which costs $22.46. Keep in mind that standard Flat Rate envelopes are red, while Express envelopes are blue.Įxample: You pay for a Padded Flat Rate Envelope, which costs $7.10. Any time you pay for a lower class and send in a higher one, you will be charged the difference or charged by the weight. Not only is this the wrong packaging it’s the wrong mail class. If you pay for a Padded Flat Rate Envelope and send in a Padded Flat Rate Express Envelope, you’ll wind up with postage due for the difference. You now have postage due in the amount of $55.32 for a total of $85.52. When they open and inspect the package’s contents, they discover that the box is full of Magic cards, not media. Since you utilized Media Mail service, your package is subject to inspection by the USPS in order to verify compliance. You’re relieved to see it will only cost $30.20. You remember hearing that media mail is less expensive. When you weigh the box, it’s clear it’s going to cost a ton. If you use media mailers for items that aren’t considered media, you may be fined or your mail may even be rejected by the USPS.Įxample: You use a box that’s not from the USPS. These packages are regulated and inspected. Don’t send any other items using this mail class. ![]() However, it should only be used for items that the USPS considers media, including books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, sheet music and recorded media. Media mail allows you to ship media at a more cost-efficient rate. This is tricky, as padded envelopes say “Flat Rate Envelope” in large font and only include “Padded” in small text next to the barcode. You paid for a Flat Rate Envelope (the $6.55 option) but used a Padded Flat Rate Envelope, which costs $7.10. This is because padded envelopes cost $0.55 in additional postage. A week later, you get a message from TCGplayer saying you owe $0.55 postage. You choose the padded option as it seems safer. One is simple cardboard and the other is a padded bubble mailer. You see two options with “Flat Rate Envelope” on them. You pay $6.55 and head to the Post Office for packing materials. The Priority Flat Rate Mail Class packages are organized as follows (from least to most expensive):Įxample: You print a prepaid Priority Flat Rate label. ![]() It’s important to pay close attention to the actual physical packaging material you send when selecting the mail class. If you pay postage for one type of package and send a different type, you’ll receive an additional charge for postage. Selecting the Wrong Package and Postage Types Please note that postage due packages are always compared to retail rates even if the original postage was paid at a commercial rate. Most Direct by TCGplayer sellers are printing digital postage using Commercial Base pricing offered by third-party shipping solutions like or Endicia. For up-to-date and accurate postage prices, please refer to the USPS website. Note: The examples below show Commercial Base ® prices. This will ensure you receive payments on time and remain in our programs in good standing. That way you can take advantage of the most affordable options while avoiding postage due. Please read through the common mistakes below and review the USPS Postage Rates regularly. Since postage is composed of many different classes, package types and shipping methods with subtle differences between these components, it’s often easy to underpay for postage without even knowing you’re doing it. Mail sent with insufficient postage is either returned to its sender or delivered to its destination flagged with postage due. Postage is based on a variety of factors, including weight, shape, contents and size. It’s important whether you’re selling products on, sending Reimbursement Invoices (or “RIs”) through Direct by TCGplayer or even submitting a Buylist Offer via TCGplayer Trade-In. Accurate postage is a crucial part of shipping.
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