I'm new to this and am wondering how much it costs to mail packages. And BTW, what is the address that I should send them to?
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Hi Deanna,
Welcome to this wonderful knitting adventure! Look at the mailing instructions at the following link: http://www.knit-a-square.com/postal.html.
My packages usually cost somewhere between $12 and $15 for about 3 - 4 squares. It depends on the shape and size of your envelope and the weight of your yarn. I suggest bringing your squares into your post office and talking with an employee as to what packaging would be the most cost efficient for you.
Have fun!
Julie Wulff
Buffalo Grove, IL
Hi Deanna
Please check out the mailing instructions and current rates at
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/international-postage-r...
Here's what it says
USA POSTAL RATES
www.usps.com/InternationalMailCategories
Thanks to Helen Flagg for this information
Unlike some other countries, the US Postal Service does not offer the option of Surface Mail
South Africa is considered Zone 7
First Class Mail International
Maximum length: 24 inches.. Maximum length x height x depth 36 inches.
Maximum weight- 4 lbs.
Sample prices 2 lbs.: 24.05 3 lbs.: 31.85
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Priority Mail International
Maximum length: 42 inches Maximum length x height x depth 79 inches
Important tip
- Do not use Flat Rate Priority Mail boxes. You cannot fit enough in them to make it cost effective. Use regular boxes that fit within the size guidelines.
Sample prices 16 lbs.: 117.16 6 lbs.: 65.85
Best Bang for Your Buck
The more the package weighs for Priority, the lower the cost becomes per pound. However, if the package weighs less than 10 lbs., you will pay more per pound to send one package Priority than if you send smaller packages First Class International.
The Bottom Line:
US residents, if you have less than 10 lbs. including the weight of the packaging/container to be shipped, send smaller packages not exceeding 4 lbs. each that meet the size requirements for First Class Mail International. If your mailing weighs 10 lbs. or more (including packaging/container), send one package Priority Mail International.
Sending just a few squares at a time is a VERY EXPENSIVE way to mail them, so it is better to save them up until you have a bunch. Prices may have changed since I posted the above info. Ususally we update to currenet prices early in the new year.
I just came back from the post office and was absolutely shocked at how much the postage prices to South Africa have increased. I simply could not afford it at this time and brought my package back home. Usually I send about 35-40 squares at a time and it costs around $30, but today my package (weighing 3 lb. 6 oz.) was calculated to cost $57.25!!! The clerk calculated it twice, and I brought it home and looked online as well, and it still came out to $57.25. This breaks my heart as I cannot afford these fees yet I love to crochet for the children. Has anyone else had this same experience or any suggestions???
I have been playing with the postage calculator, and it seems now that the "tipping point" for the price jump is over 3 lbs. If I can keep the weight just under 3 lbs., it looks like the First Class International rate will be $33.25. I will have to remove some squares and re-package it.
I have about 4 hats (I know that's not a lot, but I do have some) ready to go, but I just don't have the funds to ship them either. I don't know when they will leave me to go to South Africa. I feel terrible, but I just don't have it. Looking at the comments made here, I'm assuming I'm not alone!
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