USPS Priority Mail Envelope 15 X 11.625 don't show up as a shipping option

[gklainer]

Mailing envelope size 15 x 11.625 do not show up as an option to create a shipping label.  Only the smaller ones show up.  Is there another option that should be selected to use these envelopes?

[nobody*s_perfect · Accepted solution]

There are 3 special flat rate envelopes.  All other envelopes, including the free Priority Mail Tyvek envelope, ship at the regular Priority Mail package rate.

[lagarto_electronico]

Okay, so what I think NP is trying to say is that you simply select "USPS Priority Mail" and fill in the approximate measurements when using the 15 x 11.65 envelope.

So, I just mailed shoes and used the 15 x 11.65 measurement, then 4 inches for the thickness.

Don't know why he added the bit about flat rate envelopes as that just confuses readers and the envelope the original poster is talking about is NOT one of those.

[nobody*s_perfect]

Well, the OP accepted my comment as a solution four months ago, so it couldn't have been THAT confusing...

[sophisticated_elegance2018]

It was.

[lagarto_electronico]

The grammar of the original post could cause it to be misunderstood by some readers looking for a solution to this problem.  Whether or not you or I understood it does not change that.

Notice that I did not insult the original poster.  I simply paraphrased it politely so that a wider number of people could follow the problem and apply your solution.

Try to assume good faith here instead of attacking people.

[6ftsarahs]

My PO says the 15 X 11.625 envelops is not a flat rate envelope. Should not be used for flat rate priority packages. I have used them many times and they usually do not add on an extra charge but occasionally some nit picker does. They are more over flat rate envelopes. 

[7sevenn7]

I have been shipping tyvek envelopes under under the flat rate envelope option and I have never had a problem. Just the other day though a lady at the post office stopped me and said I was doing it wrong. My heart sank because I had aton of packages going out that day. I told her I had been doing it for months without any issues and she decided to let it slide and told me it was up to the distribution center if it was going to be returned or not. Luckily all of them made it. I guess it's a loophole but I don't think I'll be using it anymore until I get clarification. I called ebay but they had no clue as to what I was talking about.

[pjcdn2005]

As explained in post 2, the tyvek envelope is not a flat rate option.  When using it you should pay the regular Priority price based on weight/destination to ship it.

[nobody*s_perfect]

There's no loophole; the Tyvek envelopes are not eligible for flat-rate pricing.  It's likely that your underpayment is being detected at the sorting centers, and the postage due is being charged to your eBay account.  

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

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

[mcbbooksandcollectibles]

Your answer was perfect for me because I had several USPS mailers and needed to know the difference when using each!  Thank you so much for being thorough! 

[ritestff]

That is true, the Tyvek envelope is not  flat rate pricing. You might get away with it but don't be surprised if you have an add'l cost or the envelope gets returned for not enough postage. I've experienced all 3, and the post office display with the mailing materials doesn't explain or clarify.   

[kh-ornesh]

Hi everyone,

Due to the age of this thread, it has been closed to further replies. Please feel free to start a new thread HERE if you wish to continue to discuss this topic.

Thank you for understanding.