12-24-2024 11:57 AM
eBay Standard Envelope guidelines state in part that envelopes should be "No larger the 6.125" x 11.5". I have been using 6" x 9" envelopes but also have a lot of envelopes that are 6.5" x 9.5". Could I use the 6.5" even though it's .375" (3/8") over the limit? Does eBay (or the USPS) allow any flexibility in the measurement?
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12-24-2024 02:16 PM
No. That is a hard limit. This is the template for size and aspect ratio for 1st class letters. I have one from the PO that has a slot for checking width and thickness too, very handy. Your larger envelopes would be considered 'flats' as the USPS calls them (large envelopes to the rest of us) and are not machinable.
12-24-2024 02:16 PM
No. That is a hard limit. This is the template for size and aspect ratio for 1st class letters. I have one from the PO that has a slot for checking width and thickness too, very handy. Your larger envelopes would be considered 'flats' as the USPS calls them (large envelopes to the rest of us) and are not machinable.
12-24-2024 02:55 PM
It is hard enough to pack shipments for ESE without violating the guidelines, and even if you follow the guidelines, you could be caught for non-machineable charges or even jam a sorter.
The Ebay guidelines say you can use toploaders but many sellers have found that if they do, the results are disastrous.
12-24-2024 03:05 PM
Yes, I was afraid of that. I'll stick with the 9x6 envelopes. Thanks.
12-24-2024 03:06 PM
Thank you, and Happy Holidays!
12-24-2024 03:11 PM
"Does eBay (or the USPS) allow any flexibility in the measurement?"
Those are United States Federal USPS regulations, and not eBay regulations.
USPS has become very strict in recent years regarding eBay sellers obeying USPS regulations -- it's probably not worth your time and money risking an "Insufficient Funds" return.
Especially if that "Insufficient Funds" item is mailed to your buyers.
06-14-2025 06:47 AM
USPS is lucky to get the correct ebay envelopes sizes delivered....filed numerous insurance claims since 1st of year. What would have been nice was for both USPS and ebay agreed to a certain envelope with product number from a supplier who makes the accurate dimensions, or even ebay have them produced for the seller community....ever try to buy an 11 x 6 x 1 envelope good luck...when needed I cut down a thin cardboard magazine mailer to size and goes through no problem, plus left over to ship other smaller ones to be cost effective using the magazine mailers.