8mm Forum: USPS Flat Rate Box

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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 30, 2018, 10:35 AM:

I have a 16mm feature on its way from the US. The seller says that transit is by "USPS Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Box".
Could somebody explain exactly what this is?
I know one thing, it's expensive! [Smile]

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on September 30, 2018, 02:20 PM:

Maurice,

The US Postal Service offers a few different size options with Priority Mail International flat rate boxes. The medium flat rate box costs $69 to ship to the UK. The large box will cost $90.50.
The cost advantage of these is when it comes to shipping heavy items (up to 20 lbs). The price includes tracking and insurance up to $200.00. Shipping takes 6-10 days.

Doug

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on September 30, 2018, 02:41 PM:

Thank you, Doug.
That explains the high cost.

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