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What is the most economical shipping method for sending large backpacks (65L+) in YR 2018?

Based on my own research of calculating estimates on USPS, UPS and FedEx, it would cost at least $40 to send a 65L, 4lb. backpack. At that price + seller fees, I would lose so much of my earnings on the item it wouldn't be worth putting it up for sale. Surely there must be a cheaper option...

 

I've searched forums on eBay, outdoors sites and travel sites, and not found any helpful information on this. The majority address shipping for considerably smaller packs that do not have hard frames, and/or cover costs that were valid years ago. Some of those older posts claimed to have sent larger packs (exact size unknown) for $10-$15.

If anyone has experience with this, I'd really appreciate some advice.

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What is the most economical shipping method for sending large backpacks (65L+) in YR 2018?

Yes. Very good observation. That is what I do with these types of items, and let the buyers choose.
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What is the most economical shipping method for sending large backpacks (65L+) in YR 2018?

28" 16" x 7" is a common box size that seems to be a pretty good fit for the stated dimensions:

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Qty-28x16x7-SHIPPING-BOXES-LC-Mailing-Moving-Cardboard-Storage-Packing/2...

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