New eBay Standard Envelope

LACardsGuy · #1 03-15-2021, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I really don�t see the value added with this option. In my 24+ years on eBay I�ve had exactly one problem with charging a buck and shipping in a PWE.

Value it adds:
1. tracking
2. you can print a label and not have to get stamps.

and that's about it

savedfrommyspokes · #2 03-15-2021, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LACardsGuy

Value it adds:
1. tracking
2. you can print a label and not have to get stamps.

and that's about it

When I can purchase forever stamps in bulk at around 35 cent each (off ebay with ebay buck bonuses), the only value here might be the tracking. I knock on wood when I say this, but I have had a miniscule percent of problems using PWE, thus paying 16 cents more for "tracking" has minimal value to me.

Eggoman · #3 03-15-2021, 03:27 PM

I add "Do Not Bend" to ALL of mine shipped using the ESU and have had no issues with postage due...so far.

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

I have had disagreements with the Postal Clerks about this being a Letter or a Parcel, tho... Additional charges do apply IF it is deemed to be a parcel.

Joe Hunter · #4 03-15-2021, 03:42 PM

Charles: I would bet it is the "Do not Bend" label that triggered the additional postage. The package is supposed to be somewhat flexible.

Mike D. · #5 03-15-2021, 05:54 PM

It�s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn�t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

The-Cardfather · #6 03-17-2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D.

It�s not a bubble or padded mailer, is it? Doesn�t look like it in the pic but that would disqualify it.

No. Not a bubble envelope or padded mailer, just a small manila envelope.

Maybe this was a one-time screw-up by the USPS. Time will tell.

LuckyLarry · #7 03-17-2021, 02:21 PM

I just print the label on a regular 8.5 X 11 piece of computer paper then cut to fit a regular 6 3/4 envelope then lightly coat label with Elmers glue then attach with vintage label application tool.
Larry

tonyo · #8 03-15-2021, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggoman;2081452I

"Do Not Bend" makes the item Non-Machinable and a surcharge applies, but NOT $3.29.

Good point.

my next choice would be "postal employee with a stamp that just doesn't care"

btw,

I've use the standard envelope a few times with no hiccups. Although 2 out of about 15 that I've sent never had any tracking registered whatsoever

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