Sent off 1st 8X10 WITH SASE

[Atlantaman]

Quick question for the pros who always send out 8x10s or SIs to get signed. For 2 8x10 envelopes and postage for both it cost me 9 bucks through the Post Office. Is that about normal for each one to send or is it cheaper to go through UPS or does it matter?

Thanks for any feedback!

[Soldan]

that sounds way high. did you buy the envelopes at the post office?

If you sent priority that would be about right, but for a standard large envelope with 2 8x10 (I"m figuring 2 ounces) it should be 1.15 each way if it's flexable, or 2.62 each way if it's ridged.

Hope this helps.

Happy hunting!
Dave

[Soldan]

Addendum: It's a rare day when it's cheaper to send via UPS or FedEx as an individual.

[PackerBum9786]

yeah $9 sounds high. usually for 2 8x10s with a piece of cardboard and SASE and sharpie and it costs me like 2.70 per envelope so like 5.40 altogether and that's usps. I would think it costs more through ups and fedex.

[pzero]

I put 7 stamps on each envelope for mine.

[Atlantaman]

yeah $9 sounds high. usually for 2 8x10s with a piece of cardboard and SASE and sharpie and it costs me like 2.70 per envelope so like 5.40 altogether and that's usps. I would think it costs more through ups and fedex.

does the 2.70 include the envelopes as well? Because I bought those at Post Office as well.

[Soldan]

does the 2.70 include the envelopes as well? Because I bought those at Post Office as well.

The 2.70 should be just for the postage. I never buy envelopes at the Post Office. I have a bunch that I use for my side hustle as a bookseller on amazon, but envelopes are a lot cheaper in bulk, like pennies a piece.

Like these envelopes are like 23c a piece, for a pack of 25. If you buy a pack of 100, like these, they're around 15c a piece.

[Atlantaman]

Well that's where they got me----cool Ill load up on those before I send more out. I'm glad I checked before I sent other ones out. Thanks so much for sharing!

[PackerBum9786]

yeah the 2.70 is with my own envelopes. I just go to walmart and but a 10 pack or whatever they come in of 8.5 x 11 and then a pack of the next size up and its not that expensive.

[Atlantaman]

yeah the 2.70 is with my own envelopes. I just go to walmart and but a 10 pack or whatever they come in of 8.5 x 11 and then a pack of the next size up and its not that expensive.

Yeah Post Office got me this time. I'm glad I checked before I send more out. Thanks for the feedback.