Ground Advantage Measurements
So when using USPS Ground Advantage shipping service on eBay it requires not only the weight but the dimensions of the package. What if my package is not a box but a padded envelope? How can I accurately measure? I can measure the length and width, but the bulk depends upon the size of the item I stuff inside. Do I guess?
3 comments
erinchris99
OP3 years agoI find it interesting the instructions only include the picture of a box. Like they didn't consider you could use the padded envelope.
nobody*s_perfect
·3 years agoGuessing/estimating is OK because the only time that the measurements really matter is when the length is over 22 inches, and/or the package volume is over 1 cubic foot (i.e, 1728 cubic inches).
To gauge the thickness of a padded envelope or other bulky piece, lay it on the table, put a ruler or other flat item or stick on top of it parallel to the table surface, and measure the distance between your ruler and the table.
yng1998
·3 years agoYes, just guess. I usually put 1, 2, or 3 inches on mine. When using PirateShip they have a padded envelope option that only requires 2 measurements. It works just fine.