I didn't think shipping was so expensive 'til today. LOL

[escuintla]

I recall that I never, ever, saw this much of an increase in shipping charges for 3 oz. via first class. Last year, I never saw any changes on any zip code I shipped to. 

So, minutes ago I was printing a label from 95116 to 48867. I couldn't catch my breath when I saw $3.09 

I said, wait! One of those glitches! Nahhhhhhh

[aquajoe07011]

Somebody has to pay for all the e-packets delivered from China.  LOL!

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@johnrj1226 wrote: ..  I stay away from selling any thing that won't fit into a 12 x12 x12  outside  dimension box.  ...

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Until June, the dimensional weight only applies to Priority Mail going to Zones 4 - 9.  So the current tactic for larger packages is to just use calculated shipping.  The farther buyers  seeing the outrageous postage costs will just self-select out, and closer buyers will see a normal weight-based postage cost.  Depending on the item, you could also offer Retail Ground or Parcel Select so farther buyers could choose a cheaper but slower service.

In short: List those hats and other large items NOW!

[nobody*s_perfect]

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@johnrj1226 wrote: ...  15 x 16 x 17 = 4080 cu. in.  or 2352 cu.in over the  max.  I think the USPS call this  dimensional shipping rates. ... .

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The dimensional weight of that box is 4080 / 194 = 21.03 so it will ship at the 22-pound rate.  

In June, the new dimensional weight will be 4080 / 166 = 24.57 so it will ship at the 25-pound rate.

As noted elsewhere, USPS currently charges dimensional weight only for packages going to Zone 5 - 9 via Priority Mail, but starting in June will charge dimensional weight for all zones for Priority Mail, Priority Express, Parcel Select, and Retail Ground.  (I think they might already be charging it for Retail Ground.)

[calntom]

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@escuintla wrote:

I recall that I never, ever, saw this much of an increase in shipping charges for 3 oz. via first class. Last year, I never saw any changes on any zip code I shipped to. 

So, minutes ago I was printing a label from 95116 to 48867. I couldn't catch my breath when I saw $3.09 

I said, wait! One of those glitches! Nahhhhhhh

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It makes me cringe when I hit double figures in ounces on a 1st Class Package 

[a_c_green]

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@calntom wrote:
It makes me cringe when I hit double figures in ounces on a 1st Class Package 

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Actually your double-digit weight will be okay until it exceeds 12 ounces, as the price changes in the First Class Package table are grouped into four-ounce increments. i.e. Pricing within each Zone stays the same for 4.0 ounces or less, 4.1 to 8.0 ounces, 8.1 to 12.0 ounces, and 12.1-15.999 ounces.

Thus if your package is just teetering over the edge of a boundary, such as a weight of 4.1 ounces, 8.1 or 12.1 ounces, it would pay you a little to see if you can bring down the package weight slightly. Otherwise there's no need to try.

Ref: https://shippingeasy.com/blog/2019-first-class-shipping-rates-changes/

[m60driver]

One other think I noticed is that for some packages, depending upon weight and dimension, using FedEx SmartPost can save significant money in shipping costs.  I now list most bulkier items as shipping via FedEx SmartPost and I note on listings that I reserve the right to switch carriers.  But the only change would be to Priority, an upgrade, so there should be no complaint. 

[kyal]

I would have, but it wouldn't have come close to accommodating the stuff that was in it.

[bghunter916]

Use fedex, way cheaper

[mountainmommie]

I wish we could take dim wit into account also ...

[pauls-parts]

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@a_c_green wrote:

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@calntom wrote:
It makes me cringe when I hit double figures in ounces on a 1st Class Package 

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Actually your double-digit weight will be okay until it exceeds 12 ounces,

I thought this to until I talked to the postmaster at the main USPS in Salt Lake. He told me as long as a package does not exceed 1 pound it can be shipped first class. IF THE LABEL IS PURCHASED ONLINE. I.E. eBay.  If you take it in then it is 12oz. I thought he was not telling the truth so I weighed in a package at 15.99 ounces (even though it weighed 11.) and the  post office let me ship it first class. Hope this helps. Do it quick before they change again.

as the price changes in the First Class Package table are grouped into four-ounce increments. i.e. Pricing within each Zone stays the same for 4.0 ounces or less, 4.1 to 8.0 ounces, 8.1 to 12.0 ounces, and 12.1-15.999 ounces.

Thus if your package is just teetering over the edge of a boundary, such as a weight of 4.1 ounces, 8.1 or 12.1 ounces, it would pay you a little to see if you can bring down the package weight slightly. Otherwise there's no need to try.

Ref: https://shippingeasy.com/blog/2019-first-class-shipping-rates-changes/

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[johnrj1226]

@nobody*s_perfect 

Thanks, the OP said they  shipped from KY to Idaho so "I'm  guessing" they  fell  in the  zone range of 5 to 9.

BTW -  don't buy any more  of those 10 gallon western hats  or any other big  fat things to sell and really don't like the idea of shipping via  ground services by any  carrier, especially a light weight package - it is just me - don't  try to look for trouble.

[myjunqueyourtreasure]

or very large lightweight stuffies.