[Trading Info] USPS to start online 1st Class PACKAGE International Postage

[Ricker]

Mod Team-please leave here for now, for extra visibility to trading community as whole. Thanks!

I have been waiting for this service to finally arrive.

More info here:

https://www.usps.com/business/first-class-package-international-service.htm

Can't wait to try this. Come on guys buy some stuff.

 

[Ricker]

Which steelbook is this ?

This is not about any steelbook. It's about shipping them

 

[ocielz]

Which steelbook is this ?

No steelbook its about the USPS mailing options

 

[blumark007]

Ahhh I see, so just so I got this right, if we discuss print run numbers to a particuar steelbook even in the correct thread we get told off, but now shipping can be discussed in the steelbook forum, brilliant I see where your going with this.

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:27 PM ----------

Could we not start a courier thread or is that already going on. ????

 

[Ricker]

This was moved to this section by Digitalbabe, as this is a big announcement for everybody that ships internationally.

 

[ocielz]

Ahhh I see, so just so I got this right, if we discuss print run numbers to a particuar steelbook even in the correct thread we get told off, but now shipping can be discussed in the steelbook forum, brilliant I see where your going with this.

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:27 PM ----------

Could we not start a courier thread or is that already going on. ????

This is THE thread for proper discussion about US mailing

 

[blumark007]

This is THE thread for proper discussion about US mailing

Wooohhhl there wahhhhhl was just saying I think we should start a mailing/courier thread for this if there isn't one already take it easy my friend.

All the best

Mark

 

[apsmith21]

It isn't a huge discount, maybe a couple dollars at most, but it is a MASSIVE time saver and very convenient. No more custom forms and waiting in line!!!

Been doing all my GBs (the last few ones) through Click-N-Ship - since Homeland Security now requires all addresses to be uploaded to USPS (which is why they are manually keying in all those green forms, so I've been told).

But I haven't been able to pay via Click-N-Ship yet, as recently as last weekend - so I hope this is going live soon - haven't seen an actual date when I'll be able to pay 1st Class through Click-N-Ship

They still have to scan the label in which takes about 1 min per (assuming the clerk knows what they were doing), so I had quite the queue going on me behind me for the HDN 7p Exclusive...

20 minutes later...

lol

 

[digitalbabe]

Hey guys, not to worry-we will move this to a more 'fitting' area-but I wanted to be sure that as many US and international members have a chance to learn about this, since it impacts every day activity here-it's always nice to get FYI's about tools that can help each other.

 

[Ricker]

It says try it now. Hope it's just not a simulation.

 

[PunkNinja]

Great news! Thx. Rick for the info.

 

[Che]

Been doing all my GBs (the last few ones) through Click-N-Ship - since Homeland Security now requires all addresses to be uploaded to USPS (which is why they are manually keying in all those green forms, so I've been told).

But I haven't been able to pay via Click-N-Ship yet, as recently as last weekend - so I hope this is going live soon - haven't seen an actual date when I'll be able to pay 1st Class through Click-N-Ship

They still have to scan the label in which takes about 1 min per (assuming the clerk knows what they were doing), so I had quite the queue going on me behind me for the HDN 7p Exclusive...

20 minutes later...

lol

It says try it now. Hope it's just not a simulation.

I paid via clicknship May 31. I sent out packages to Dhiraj, Lampshire, & Mrdonkeymagic using this new first class shipping on June 1. It's best to wait in line for a receipt and officially getting the scan, but not always necessary. If people are doing their job correctly, this will be scanned at every stop along the way. The post office is just nice confirmation for the receiver.

 

[Awax]

This was moved to this section by Digitalbabe, as this is a big announcement for everybody that ships internationally.

For everyone in the US maybe.
Here in Germany we can ship a single steel worldwide for 4.5$, even to North Korea

 

[Ricker]

For everyone in the US maybe.
Here in Germany we can ship a single steel worldwide for 4.5$, even to North Korea

Yes, but we don't send International to the US. So this does impact all.

 

[blumaster]

loving the n00bs in here trying to tell forum mods they're doing their job wrong :lol:

 

[will519]

does this also mean 1st class shipment are now trackable?

 

[Ricker]

Not sure. They were not with the taking to the PO method.

 

[Che]

does this also mean 1st class shipment are now trackable?

Yes. Also, as a sidenote to AP. The reason they have to fill in the customs form is because customs can't read people's handwriting. So they type it into the computer so when the label scans they have a detailed report of said package.

 

[TobinFrost]

There is not a thread FedEx? My father works to them

 

[Whitenie]

Hi,
How much should I declare a package to the U.S. so that the receiver don't get hit by a custom fee. What is the limit? Thanks everybody

 

[Ricker]

There is really no limit, it might be for 3000.00. But if you are sending steels, no need to worry