USPS Parcel Select

[goldrushfinds]

Have you used it and was the delivery time reasonable. Also, any complaints from customers. Thanks in advance for any input. 

[dqdistribution]

I tried to use Parcel Select and for the most part worked out well.

There was just a few instances where it took around 15 days to receive the destination. 

Because I was worried about negative feedback, I stopped using them and I primarily use First class for anything 1 lb or under. And alternate between UPS ground and USPS Priority.

Priority Flat rate can be a very good deal for smaller and heavier items. 

[susanb1872]

Also, anyone correct me if I am misinformed, I believe there is no insurance for Parcel Select- if that is important to you.

[carolynnq]

Correct, re insurance. You can pay to add insurance to parcel select, but that frequently makes it more expensive than priority (with seller discount).

For the last 6 mos to a year, I've experienced really good delivery times for both media mail and parcel select. It's not uncommon for coast-to-coast delivery to be 3-4 days.

[goldrushfinds]

Thants so much for all your helpful replies. I'm sure you not only helped me, but many others in deciding how to ship an item.

[simply-the-best-for-you]

@goldrushfinds  I've never used it, but it's going away imminently, so I wouldn't get in the habit of using it.  It's going to become a part of the new Ground Advantage, sometime soon.  I know there have been some posts, I don't recall the exact date. 

[vintagepl]

I was told that as well. Not sure if its true.

[lepke1979]

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@vintagepl wrote:

I was told that as well. Not sure if its true.

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It's true. No insurance unless you pay extra.

[ebeths_eclectic_collectibles]

I would recommend padded flat rate envelopes as they pack really well

[ebeths_eclectic_collectibles]

I use it all the time and it works just fine. Especially since priority has gotten so much more expensive than parcel post. When I offer multiple shipping option, my customers rarely if ever  opt for the more expensive option. 

[pennysdream]

Every time parcel select pops up, I send priority.  The cost is usually within .50 cents.