Modifying USPS Priority Boxes

[stylewithkyle]

Correct me if I am wrong, but this is allowed as long as the box is NOT flat rate?

I plan on using the 1095 box.

I have sneakers (in their original box) to ship, and I think the size of the package will need to be around 15x8x5 (something like that), and it is saying that it will only cost the buyer $7.90? Something sounds off. 

[laperlalady]

You can modify box as long as not flat rate or regional rate. 

$7.90??? 

You will be paying re weight and size. 

Can’t imagine sneakers shipping that affordably...unless they are children’s...but then box would not be that large. 

Double check shipping on the usps website. 

[evry1nositswindy]

It sounds like your buyer is in your zone, so that price seems right for 1-2 pounds.  You can modify the box but not the flat rate boxes.  You can ship them in any box and  print  priority shipping.

[stylewithkyle]

Website isn't loading for me on my phone, ugh.

I made a mistake though: 15 x 11 x 6 is the estimation... but still comes out to $7.90 on eBay.

Doesn't make sense...

[stylewithkyle]

Wait - you can send priority (not flat rate) in any old brown box? I think I misunderstood what you said haha.

[evry1nositswindy]

Sure!  You can ship priority in any box as long as you print priority label.  If you use priority flat rate you have to use that particular box or envelope.

[nobody*s_perfect · Accepted solution]

$7.90 would be the eBay postage cost to ship a 3-pound package to yourself or to a buyer in Zone 1 or 2 using any box other than the special Priority Mail flat-rate or Regional-rate boxes.  The exact dimensions don't matter.

To get back to your original question -- yes, you can modify the non-flat-rate boxes, or you can use any other box you have around.

[stylewithkyle]

Thank you all so much for your help. You learn something new every day!

[muttlymob]

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@stylewithkyle wrote:

Website isn't loading for me on my phone, ugh.

I made a mistake though: 15 x 11 x 6 is the estimation... but still comes out to $7.90 on eBay.

Doesn't make sense...

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Postage for a box that size is based on weight and distance. 

[bigchief2472000]

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@stylewithkyle wrote:

Wait - you can send priority (not flat rate) in any old brown box? I think I misunderstood what you said haha.

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Yep, you don't have to use the boxes that they supply.  Just try to use a box that is less than 1 cu. ft. or it will be considered a "large package" and you'll be charged for dimensional weight rather than the actual weight of the package.

https://www.usps.com/dimensionalweight/

[dcintennessee]

BTW, @stylewithkyle, USPS offers a Priority Mail "shoe" box at about 5x7.5x14. It sounds like that wouldn't have been large enough for these shoes in the original box, but it's a useful size for lots of items. They're free on the USPS supplies website, and will be delivered to you within 7-10 business days.