3/5/2023 0 Comments Usps firstclass tracking![]() The easiest and cheapest way is to pay the money to send it with DC. You either want the cheapest way to get tracking or the easiest. I think you actually had two questions in one. So in reality, the easiest way to get DC is to pay for the First-Class package. You can not send a normal envelope that you would send a letter in, and be able to buy DC. FCM packages can weigh 1-4 ounces for the lowest price including delivery confirmation. It depends on where you live and where your buyer lives. I don’t know how much it is to HI and Alaska, I haven’t shipped there since the new rates. People rarely object when you give them more money than you have to, so don’t worry about it.Īt this point with the changes and the zones, a first-class package will cost between $2.68 - $3.09. But USPS will almost certainly not care, because you’re paying more than you’re required to (using parcel rate to get the tracking number, instead of letter rate which your item might qualify for, but doesn’t have the tracking you need). Technically, if your small envelope is less than 1/4" thick (question 4 in your flowchart), it’s considered a letter and, if you are really concerned about it, you can stick a piece of cardboard or some folded paper in the envelope to get it over the 1/4" thickness. USPS doesn’t care if you send a plain old envelope using the more expensive first-class parcel service. You don’t need to do anything special to your envelope to make it ‘qualify’. Since your stated goal is to have tracking, just ship it first-class parcel, which is the ‘first class’ that is available in Amazon’s Buy Shipping system. If it does, great, you’ve saved a little bit of money, but you won’t have a tracking number. If your goal is to save the most money, and you don’t care about a tracking number, then you have to go through the USPS flow chart to see if your mail piece qualifies for either of the lower first-class rates. If your goal is to send a package with a tracking number, your only option is to ship it by first-class parcel. First-class letter is the least expensive, and large envelope/flat is in the middle. Large envelope/flat (does not include tracking)įirst-class parcel, which includes tracking, is the most expensive of the three.First class letter (does not include tracking).What may be confusing you is that there are three different types of ‘first class mail’, so when you use that term, people have to make assumptions about which one you’re talking about. The straightforward, simple answer is, if you want a tracking number, you have to buy ‘first class parcel’ postage. So, are you still asking for an answer from us? Or did you figure it out for yourself by going through the flow chart you posted? Has clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices AttachmentsĪllowable under applicable eligibility standards do not make mailpiecesĬ. Made of paper do not make mailpieces nonmachinable. Is polybagged, polywrapped, enclosed in any plastic material, or has anĮxterior surface made of a material that is not paper. Has an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of less than 1.3 or more than 2.5.ī. Yes, It’s a Large Envelope, tracking is ok to use.Ī. Is the item flexable? In other words, does your item bend at least 1" and not contain a rigid insert? End.ĭoes it have uniform thickness? In other words, is there less than 1/4" difference in overall thickness, not including the outside 1" border? It’s a package, and qualifies for a tracking number. To reiterate, I’m after sending a 1st class piece of mail, with tracking. There’s so much conflicting and confusing information in this thread, I did a lot more research on my own. USPS used to have an option where you can track anything for 75 cents but it was changed in the last 5 years or so. Also, you cannot track envelopes with standard letter mail. I also want to mention if you want to go the cheapest route and send it in an envelope, it will go through their mail sorters which physically bend the envelopes… so if its VERY rigid, it will probably crack or bend whatever it is. The post office really doesn’t have any other requirements for package dimensions for first class - i send items in boxes, bubble mailers and envelopes all the time via first class, so long as it is under 13 oz. You can put a piece of rigid cardboard inside, it will definitely keep it more secure. The standards are different online is all i’m saying. I understand your item weighs 1 oz, but it sounds like you’re looking for good information. If you purchase the label online it may go up to 16 oz. It has to weigh under 13 oz if you’re bringing it to the post office and paying for it.
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