What Type of Shipping For Using Poly Bags

[dancha2654]

Hello, I want to ship some shirts and wanted to know if poly bags are shipped using the "large envelope or package" package type.    

[simba6]

Watch out. They can get torn in shipping. That can lead to damaged items.  You can have unhappy buyers and refunding buyers.  Not the best way to pack, beware.

[stuff4divas]

package because it is not a flat item

[funkyfreshmike.2013]

Most likely a shirt will fall into the first class weight category. I ship shirts bagged in a clear plastic bag and then put it into a shipping bag. I have yet to have a shirt damaged this way.

[dancha2654]

I am using first class but it costs $5 to ship using "Package."  Using "Large envelope" costs $3  to ship.

[nobody*s_perfect]

Choose "Package/thick envelope," not "Large envelope".

[disneyshopper]

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@dancha2654 wrote:

I am using first class but it costs $5 to ship using "Package."  Using "Large envelope" costs $3  to ship.

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First class package includes TRACKING.  Large envelope does not include tracking, and you will either have to use stamps or pay at the post office counter.

[disneyshopper]

I use poly bags and first class package, inserting the item into a clear plastic bag before inserting into the poly bag, and have had no problems.  Depending on the weight of the packaged item, I might decide to use a padded envelope instead if the difference in price is a few cents.  I have the ebay padded envelopes in all sizes.

[nobody*s_perfect · Accepted solution]

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@dancha2654 wrote:

I am using first class but it costs $5 to ship using "Package."  Using "Large envelope" costs $3  to ship.

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The rate for "Large envelope" is lower because it's a different USPS service.  USPS calls this a "flat" and it not only must be literally flat (which they define as a variation in thickness not more than 1/4 inch), it also must be flexible and not over 3/4 inch thick.  So your garment in a bag probably doesn't meet those criteria and must be mailed as a package.

The term "envelope" is confusing because an envelope could fall into any of the 3 First Class categories (letter, flat, or package) depending on factors like weight, dimensions (including thickness), flexibility etc.