This is the second time this has happened to me, so I wanted to post a note.
USPS now charges a surcharge on all boxes larger than 12x12x12 JUST on Priority packages.
You can always go cheaper and send Parcel Post, but if you already promised Priority in the listing then your customer will be pissed and it will add days to the ship time depending on the distance.
The good news is there is no surcharge on Express. So today I chose to send $39 Express with no extra charge for signature confirmation vs $30 + 1.80 for Priority. The buyer gets the package tomorrow guaranteed instead of Tuesday and if it is late, you get a full refund!
Just a suggestion if the bag you are shipping is large and requires a bigger box.
USPS now charges a surcharge on all boxes larger than 12x12x12 JUST on Priority packages.
You can always go cheaper and send Parcel Post, but if you already promised Priority in the listing then your customer will be pissed and it will add days to the ship time depending on the distance.
The good news is there is no surcharge on Express. So today I chose to send $39 Express with no extra charge for signature confirmation vs $30 + 1.80 for Priority. The buyer gets the package tomorrow guaranteed instead of Tuesday and if it is late, you get a full refund!
Just a suggestion if the bag you are shipping is large and requires a bigger box.