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[princessbride6205]

I just discovered this after paying $5.70 to send out my last batch of "really large quantities" but my DH said something about there being a cheaper way cuz that is what he uses to mail his used school books.

Your DH uses media mail for his textbooks. This is cheaper for packages weighting 1 pound and up. However, it can only be used if the item enclosed counts as "media," and I don't think coupons fall into that category.

Here's what the USPS says:
Generally used for books (at least eight pages), film (16 mm or narrower), printed music, printed test materials, video and sound recordings, playscripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and computer-readable media. Sound recordings may include incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Books may contain no advertising other than incidental announcements of other books.

 

[ShiPooOwner]

Your DH uses media mail for his textbooks. This is cheaper for packages weighting 1 pound and up. However, it can only be used if the item enclosed counts as "media," and I don't think coupons fall into that category.

Here's what the USPS says:
Generally used for books (at least eight pages), film (16 mm or narrower), printed music, printed test materials, video and sound recordings, playscripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and computer-readable media. Sound recordings may include incidental announcements of recordings and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such recordings. Books may contain no advertising other than incidental announcements of other books.

Not exactly sure how the p.o. interprets "computer-readable media" but I tend to think the barcodes on coupons would not qualify. In addition to this info, media mail is quite slow compared to first class mail and especially compared to priority mail. The coupons could conceivably arrive very close to expiration or after they expire.

 

[MyDizneyBoyz]

Princess81499 - Got 2 envies yesterday, thanks!

 

[ShiPooOwner]

LEXNTAYSMOM

 

[ShiPooOwner]

OHANAMAMA

 

[andrews_dad]

Considering joining. What could I expect as far as postage costs, number of times I'll rec coupons sent to me, wWould I need to fine tim eto get to post office to send the batch along? etc? I see posts about postage of $5.70 for one package. Not sure I could squeeze enough savings out of it if I had to send multiple $5 packages along ....

 

[TreslovesWDW]

Got my envie today , Thanks
Forgot to post I also mailed out one

 

[cjnix29]

tinytink...got your envies today. Thanks! another 2.50 finish coupon. Yippee!! (oh do I need a life!)

 

[ShiPooOwner]

Considering joining. What could I expect as far as postage costs, number of times I'll rec coupons sent to me, wWould I need to fine tim eto get to post office to send the batch along? etc? I see posts about postage of $5.70 for one package. Not sure I could squeeze enough savings out of it if I had to send multiple $5 packages along ....

I've just sent you a PM and hope I answered everything, but if not, let me know!

 

[ShiPooOwner]

PURPLESURFER, I received a GIGANTIC envie from you today. I just got home so haven't been able to peek yet, but this one is going to keep me busy for hours!!! Maybe days!!! Thank you so much! Hmcfall711, be prepared!! You're going to get a sizable envie next week!!

(Look who learned how to get her PURPLE back! Go VIKINGS!!!)

 

[MercoBear]

Quasi - got your envelope today. Thank you!

 

[eyor44]

LEXNTAYSMOM

OHANAMAMA

Welcome to both of our new riders. Glad to have you on board. Ohanamama, I'm your new sendee. Looking forward to receiving from you.

 

[eyor44]

Considering joining. What could I expect as far as postage costs, number of times I'll rec coupons sent to me, wWould I need to fine tim eto get to post office to send the batch along? etc? I see posts about postage of $5.70 for one package. Not sure I could squeeze enough savings out of it if I had to send multiple $5 packages along ....

My postage is very rarely over $2 per week. I am normally in the $1.50 range. I use the 5x7 manila envies. I use the postoffice $4.90 envies that ShiPooOwner mentioned to send to Sleepy. Those work very well.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

Considering joining. What could I expect as far as postage costs, number of times I'll rec coupons sent to me, wWould I need to fine tim eto get to post office to send the batch along? etc? I see posts about postage of $5.70 for one package. Not sure I could squeeze enough savings out of it if I had to send multiple $5 packages along ....

I send a 5x8 manilla envelope most weeks, costs around $2 postage. Some weeks with less coupons, I send a letter sized envie, costing $1+. We send weekly on Mondays - I'm sure Shipoo, our conductor, will PM you!

I say if you can get to po every week, it's worth it. I saved $80 last week at the grocery store. AND it's like xmas every week when you get your coupons

 

[eyor44]

Quasi123

I mailed another envie to you yesterday. I had received a lot of extra coupons at work this week and also last week's envie from HoosierGirl7. Just a little lagnaippe coming your way.

 

[ShiPooOwner]

Quasi123

I mailed another envie to you yesterday. I had received a lot of extra coupons at work this week and also last week's envie from HoosierGirl7. Just a little lagnaippe coming your way.

Lagnaippe? Sounds like a street name in the French Quarter? Just looked it up so now I'm in the know! (a small gift)

GO VIKINGS!

 

[MylilTink]

TonayG - I mailed your coupons on Tuesday the 19th

Micday - I received your envie on Tuesday the 19th. Thanks for the bountyful coupons!!

 

[ShiPooOwner]

My postage is very rarely over $2 per week. I am normally in the $1.50 range. I use the 5x7 manila envies. I use the postoffice $4.90 envies that ShiPooOwner mentioned to send to Sleepy. Those work very well.

I send a 5x8 manilla envelope most weeks, costs around $2 postage. Some weeks with less coupons, I send a letter sized envie, costing $1+. We send weekly on Mondays - I'm sure Shipoo, our conductor, will PM you!

I say if you can get to po every week, it's worth it. I saved $80 last week at the grocery store. AND it's like xmas every week when you get your coupons

Thank you hanutedmansionmomma and eyor for your responses to the pp's questions. Your responses are really helpful and I welcome and invite other riders to give their experiences with postage, savings, etc.

 

[stahshee]

went to walmart used coupons and add comapre

I got 2 Cant belive its not butter for 1$ each (of course I had to buy 2)
I also got 2 Quaker granola bars for 1$ each
I got 2 Activea yogurts for 1 $ each (4 packs)

my total coupon saveings was 15

got other stuff ,but Im to pooped to write it

 

[eyor44]

Hoosiergirl7- got my envie today. Thank you. You have been a great train buddy.


I just got back from CVS and had to share. Of course, I am probably the last one to figure this out, but I don't usually use this product so that is my excuse.

At CVS Oust is $3.99 and get $3 extra bucks, the limit is three. I remembered seeing B1G1 coupons for Oust. So I bought 4 at B1G1, expecting to get $9 back. I got $12 back..., but hey, who am I to agrue with the computer. So, I spent $7.98 on 4 cans and got $12 back. How's that for some savings?

I'm just sorry I only just today did my CVS shopping and wasn't able to share this earlier in the week.