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bewitched777 · ‎04-18-2018

Found out today that many USPS employees including the postmaster at the local office do not seem to know that First Class is 16 ounces now, not 13. I was charged an additional 8.14 on a package that weighed 16 ounces when I already paid 4.23 for a first class label and I had to open a dispute today with them because now I am out 12.37 for a 16 ounce first class package which is ridiculous. If first class did not cover 16 ounces I would of used priority and paid 6.90 instead so this is a heads up to other sellers to watch for them overcharging us and that USPS has not even informed their staff that this changed to 16 ounces over a year ago.

sam9876 · ‎04-18-2018

Always have a copy of USPS Notice 123 with you.

fern*wood · ‎04-18-2018

It is still 13oz at the retail counter, so it seems your postmaster is just clueless about online postage.

couldabeenworse · ‎04-18-2018

I was charged an additional 8.14 on a package that weighed 16 ounces

How did this occur? At the counter? Or did you get charged online through their new Automated Package Verification?

The additional charge seems excessive regardless. The package was under 16 oz, correct?

freeshipusa1 · ‎04-18-2018

it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces

missjen831 · ‎04-18-2018

@freeshipusa1 wrote:
it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces

Same thing.

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a*river*runs*through*it · ‎04-18-2018

@missjen831 wrote:
@freeshipusa1 wrote:
it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces
Same thing.

No it's not.

If an item weighs 16 oz it mails at the 1 lb rate PM.

If is weighs 15.99 oz then it's FC.

lex-talon · ‎04-18-2018

@a*river*runs*through*it wrote:
@missjen831 wrote:
@freeshipusa1 wrote:
it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces
Same thing.
No it's not.

If an item weighs 16 oz it mails at the 1 lb rate PM.

If is weighs 15.99 oz then it's FC.

I'm confused. Not sure who to believe.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎04-18-2018

@lex-talon wrote:
@a*river*runs*through*it wrote:
@missjen831 wrote:
@freeshipusa1 wrote:
it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces
Same thing.
No it's not.

If an item weighs 16 oz it mails at the 1 lb rate PM.

If is weighs 15.99 oz then it's FC.
I'm confused. Not sure who to believe.

Here's what you'll find in Notice 123:

a*river*runs*through*it · ‎04-18-2018

@lex-talon wrote:
@a*river*runs*through*it wrote:
@missjen831 wrote:
@freeshipusa1 wrote:
it is not 16 ounces,it is 15.99 ounces
Same thing.
No it's not.

If an item weighs 16 oz it mails at the 1 lb rate PM.

If is weighs 15.99 oz then it's FC.
I'm confused. Not sure who to believe.

Read the Domestic Mail Manual, page 15.

What I posted is correct.

rixstuff · ‎04-18-2018

PLTHTHTHTHTH! Many USPS employees think you need a customs form to ship to Hawaii or
Alaska even though THEY ARE PART OF THE UNITED STATES! I have also tried shipping to APO addresses on military bases and been told it will cost $90 and take 3 months to get there. (Nope just regular postage and takes about a week). I have had one ninny at my PO refuse my packages saying that the postage isnt shown on the label (doesnt need to be). Try getting a different clerk when you hear stupid things.

lja440 · ‎04-19-2018

15.9 ounces can go FCP, 16 ounces has to go Priority or Parcel Select.

bewitched777 · ‎04-22-2018

As I said, it is not just this postmaster, it is throughout the entire USPS company. I have an open dispute going with them as I was overcharged by USPS on the west coast on an item shipped via Ebay.

bewitched777 · ‎04-22-2018

I was charged 12.37 total as my message states on a 16 oz package which is first class via Ebay shipping, that is why I have an open dispute going with them.

bewitched777 · ‎04-22-2018

And what good would that do.....this was charged by USPS after it was shipped and arrived on the west coast. The label was already paid for via Ebay shipping and delivered to buyer.