A fine for inaccurate USPS dimensions?
I received a message from Stamps.com saying something like there would be a fine for inaccurate dimensions. When I add the dimensions I usually put measurements a little more then the actual dimensions just to make sure I don't go under. Does anyone know if they will give you a fine if you put a dimension that is larger than the actual size?
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arraus
·3 weeks ago@mozartbach1971 I use UPS, FedEx, and USPS a lot.
I get REFUNDS using eBay shipping when I go over on weight. Not sure about dimensions.
I have NEVER been fined for putting too much weight or inches in. We always round up to the nearest whole inch. ROUND UP.
Again, they have never fined for putting in EXTRA dimensions or weight.
Hope that helps!! Happy selling :-)
shire123
·3 weeks agoI wouldn't call it a fine but there will be a supplemental charge or "adjustment" if inaccurate measurements are used to purchase a label.
FedEx and UPS are very well known for doing this. USPS is not far behind either.
All sellers need to be very careful with the weights and measurements they enter for label generation. Sellers must NOT use the dimensions printed on boxes. Those do not reflect the outside dimensions of boxes.
What you are doing should prevent any issue from occurring. I do the same thing by always going up to the next full inch. Have yet to get a shipping adjustment.
mozartbach1971
OP2 weeks agoSo what you're saying is if you over put the amount everything is OK correct? Sometimes I put several inches more than the actual amount, sometimes I don't have time to measure and I put a large amount, as Iong as I know the dimensions is nowhere near the 36 inches limit.
christworks
·2 weeks ago@mozartbach1971 You aren't going to be "fined" for overstating. You are going to be handing over way more money than you should.
You need to slow down and take time to measure packages. It literally takes only a few seconds. If the measurements are printed on the box those are almost always the inside dimensoins. You can generally add one inch to those numbers and you'll be where you are supposed to be.
mozartbach1971
OP2 weeks agoYes, however if you know the dimensions are always less than 36 inches all around I can always put in anything less than that and not get charged more than I should. I assume this is correct.
christworks
·2 weeks ago@mozartbach1971 That isn't correct. While a 12x12x12 inch box is equal to 1 cubic foot (I assume that is what you are talking about when you says "36 inches all around.), you most certianly can be charged more for packages you overstate the size on if they are less than 1 cubic foot.
For example, if I were to ship a 5lb 8x6x4 inch and a 5lb 12x12x12 inch package to Zone 8, the rates are higher for the larger box size.
mozartbach1971
OP2 weeks agoOK, I always make sure the dimensions is nowhere near 12 x 12 x 12. I should assume I'll be OK that way?
shire123
·2 weeks ago@mozartbach1971 You will certainly minimize any issues by being nowhere near 12x12x12. But I would still get actual measurements and round up.