Mailing packages can be expensive if you mail them by priority mail. Instead, mail your United States Postal Service packages using first class. There is no reason to buy expensive mailers or pay premium priority mail prices to mail items. Here are some tips to make an inexpensive mailer to mail items via first class mail.
First Class Packaging
When I went to mail a book recently, I noticed I had two choices for a sturdy mailer. I could either mail the package using a priority mail envelope and pay $4.80 to mail it or I could send the package first class for $1.85 and pay an additional 95 cents for a cardboard mailer at Wal-mart. I did not like either of these choices. Why should I pay $3 – $5 to mail a package when first class mailing is only $1.85. Therefore, I came up with an alternative choice – supply my own makeshift mailer.
This third option is in my opinion the best option. I bought my mailer for 25 cents and it is not only sturdy, but also waterproof. It complies with the USPS standards for mailing size and it is easy to create. There is no ripping and tearing carboard to make my own mailer or using lots of extra tape and scissors. Instead this mailer is simple and easy for anyone to put together.
I came up with this idea while scrolling the clearance section. I came across these items and analyzed the size. “Wow! 25 cents I said, and this will work perfectly for a mailer.” This is an item you can often find on clearance for 25 cents or less. It was amazing how well they did work. I was amazed. I took it to the post office and there were no complaints despite the large decoration on the front. In addition to the item I will mention in this article, I also used strong tape (I used packaging tape but anything that will hold it together will work) and blank white labels (These are necessary if the item you purchase has a gloss or a large decorative pattern on it).
Here is what I used for a mailer – a Folder. Yes, one of the cute school folders you find on clearance for 10 – 25 cents each. Simply take the folder, secure the edges and add a label. You will now be able to mail to anywhere in the country for around $2. This works great for items you need to be secured in a waterproof mailer (if you buy a high gloss folder) and items that are light weight. (Sometimes you will save money sending items in a priority flat rate envelope if the items are heavier.). A folder is just as easy to use as a cardboard envelope and a lot less expensive. Try it! I think you too will notice this is an easy and inexpensive way to mail any light weight package via United States Postal Service mail.
