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onestopspiceshop · ‎05-10-2023

I have always rounded up on first class shipping labels. However, for a few months now if it's between 15 and 15.8 oz I will put in 15oz. and I haven't had any problems. But I only do this if it's above 15 oz just to keep it in first class. I was wondering if anyone else does that and if so, do you do it with all first class wights. And if you do, have had any problems with packages coming back to you?

lesegouts · ‎05-10-2023

I always list weight as 4, 8, 12, or 15 oz. Never had an issue. Rates are always correct.

wastingtime101 · ‎05-10-2023

You haven't had any issues because at present, the online rate for a 12 oz - 15.99 oz package is the same.

Starting July 9th the rates will change. See the link in my signature below to see how things will change.

You'll still be fine using the same weight for a 15-15.99 oz package, but that single ounce is being singled out and in 2 months you'll see rates for a 15 oz package jump significantly.

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frugalmarketplace · ‎05-10-2023

You just have not been caught.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎05-10-2023

@wastingtime101 wrote: ... You'll still be fine using the same weight for a 15-15.99 oz package, but that single ounce is being singled out and in 2 months you'll see rates for a 15 oz package jump significantly.

The rate will jump for packages with a weight ABOVE 15 ounces:

pjcdn2005 · ‎05-10-2023

Nothing to 'catch' at this point.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎05-10-2023

@onestopspiceshop wrote:
I have always rounded up on first class shipping labels. However, for a few months now if it's between 15 and 15.8 oz I will put in 15oz. and I haven't had any problems. But I only do this if it's above 15 oz just to keep it in first class. I was wondering if anyone else does that and if so, do you do it with all first class wights. And if you do, have had any problems with packages coming back to you?

Packages with the wrong weight won't come back to you; if you underpaid, you will just automatically be billed through eBay.

https://link.usps.com/2017/10/05/what-is-apv/

http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/ship-smart/ebay-shipping-partners/avoid-extra-postage-costs....

Currently, the prices for First Class packages are in 4-ounce brackets (0 to 4, 4+ to 8, 8+ to 12, and 12+ to 15.99 ounces), so accuracy within those ranges it doesn't matter.

As noted in another post, the rate structure will change in July and the weight limit in the upper bracket will shift to 12+ to 15 ounces. For a weight above 15 ounces, you will have to pay the 1-pound rate.

wastingtime101 · ‎05-10-2023

@nobody*s_perfect wrote:
@wastingtime101 wrote: ... You'll still be fine using the same weight for a 15-15.99 oz package, but that single ounce is being singled out and in 2 months you'll see rates for a 15 oz package jump significantly.
The rate will jump for packages with a weight ABOVE 15 ounces:

Am I experiencing a brain fart?

With the Ground Advantage rates, 12-14.99 oz will be one rate, then 15-15.99 oz will be a higher rate. Package doesn't have to be above 15 oz to see the jump - it's as soon as it hits 15 oz. No?

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deserdog · ‎05-10-2023

As long as it does not go over 15 oz you will be fine.

frugalmarketplace · ‎05-10-2023

The people that do not pay the correct postage are the ones that scream the most when the rates go up.

‘’sorry but this is one cause of postage increases. It is wrong to do this. Read below right off the USPS site.

Also your customer can receive a “postage due “ package….I have received them before and once was shipped media mail but it wasn’t eligible, so it arrived about $8 postage due and I refused it. Then it goes back to the seller and they get to repay the full shipping. It does make a difference.

How to Calculate Postage Correctly

Weigh Your Item and Round Up

USPS rounds up to either the next pound (lb) or ounce (oz). For example, if your package weighs 3 lbs 5 oz, it would be charged at the 4 lb-rate. If you have an item for shipping by First-Class Package Service® that weighs 7.3 oz, it must be charged at the 8 oz-rate. This applies to all mail classes—domestic and international.

nobody*s_perfect · ‎05-10-2023

@wastingtime101 wrote: ... With the Ground Advantage rates, 12-14.99 oz will be one rate, then 15-15.99 oz will be a higher rate. Package doesn't have to be above 15 oz to see the jump - it's as soon as it hits 15 oz. No?

No. The chart says "Maximum weight" 15 ounces. Not 14.99 ounces.

The current price chart for Commercial First Class packages says "Weight not over" and a limit of 15.999 ounces.

pjcdn2005 · ‎05-10-2023

Sorry, I should have been more specific. The original post stated that they always round up unless the item is between 15 oz and 15.8 oz. Then they round down to 15 oz. The current commercial first class rate for 13 oz - 15.99 oz is the same so if the seller puts the package at 15 oz, they are still paying the correct rate. Therefore they are paying the correct price and there is nothing to 'catch'.

As others mentioned, the breakdown in pricing will be changing.

pjcdn2005 · ‎05-10-2023

So you're saying that 12.1 oz to 15 oz is one price and 15.1oz to 1 lb is the next price?

Is that right?

I don't know all of the current rules for when dimensional sizing comes into effect but it's my understandng

that it never happens with first class. Once the system changes, will it be possible for a lighter 12 oz package to incur dimensional rates? Just curious.

frugalmarketplace · ‎05-10-2023

I understand, however what is the point. On the ebay shipping page it clearly states

Is your package size correct?

Please make sure you enter the correct package size and dimensions to avoid additional charges from your chosen carrier (i.e., enter 14 when it weighs 13.2 oz)

wastingtime101 · ‎05-10-2023

@nobody*s_perfect wrote:
The chart says "Maximum weight" 15 ounces. Not 14.99 ounces. The current price chart for Commercial First Class packages says "Weight not over" and a limit of 15.999 ounces.

Duh! Missed the "maximum weight" notation which is funny because I was clear on the info when it was first published. haha

Was reading it like the DMM charts on auto-pilot. Appreciate you spelling it out - it's been one of those days.

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