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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 4:58:16 PM
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Someone e-mailed me regarding an item I have in my Etsy store...just a few minutes ago-----
"Hi! I would need these in California by Friday. What would be the extra shipping cost?"
Right now I have $11.65 for shipping-Certainly not an express mail fee and it's a "hefty" set of 3 Vintage silver-plate carving utensils-
The longest utensil is 14 inches...
I'm in Michigan and they are in Cali....
Tried looking on line, but I am majorly confused and have no clue what to charge.
Any help would be greatly appreciated so that I may respond to this potential buyer toot sweet!
Thank you ladies...
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 5:30:02 PM
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I would get a postal priority mail shipping box and see if it would fit in that. Just explain that that's the best you can do.
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 5:46:50 PM
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I'd have to have a Priority box specific (Regional Rate Box C) to be able to accommodate the 14 inch piece and you can only order that online-which would take a few days just to get to my address so that I could ship. And, that costs $38.00! So I am out of luck with that-If I had that specific Priority box on hand and could get it out on Tuesday it wouldn't arrive (hopefully) until Thursday-That's kind of cutting it close if you ask me!
I checked Express rates and it is close to $50.00 but it would arrive on Wednesday if I posted it on Tuesday.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 8:27:43 PM
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And of course you could go overnight with FedEx but probably too late tonight, would have to go out tomorrow to arrive on Wednesday - Would probably cost more than you are asking for the object- What do they need it for? Give them the FEDEX option..Who knows? Maybe they have an unlimited budget.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2012 : 8:29:55 PM
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Melody, do you have a post office near you? The priority box #1095 would work for your items because it is 15 1/4" x 3" x 12 15/16" and it can be picked up at the post office. You just have to ask for it. f you get it in the am, you could take your packing stuff with you and get the items into the box in the car and then take it back in to ship it. Or you can take it home and do the shipping online, which is cheaper. And you could do the 2-3 day priority and get it there by Friday. Just a thought.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2012 : 01:51:15 AM
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I know I am late in replying .... but, don't take FedEx out of the picture for this pkg or others. I have found they are cheaper, you get the ability to track, things arrive in better condition and in general, they seem to appreciate the business more. Sorry USPS, maybe it is just our local employees, but you get tired of feeling they are doing you a favor by allowing you to use the PO to transport items or letters to other places.
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Sep 25 2012 : 2:51:18 PM
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If the postal employees are making you feel like they're doing you favor the file a complaint on them are the head office in your state. They're supposed to mail packages. They were around long before ups and fedex. I will agree that their tracking sucks but don't overlook their services either. "
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