Parcel Post Is MORE Than Priority Mail?

[summerrluvv]

Hmm, that just doesn't seem right does it! I listed an auction and this is what the shipping costs are saying. Needless to say I took out the Parcel Post option, since that is what is displaying on the auction.

US $8.24 11784, United States US Postal Service Parcel Post®
Estimated delivery 2-9 days*
US $5.70 11784, United States US Postal Service Priority Mail®

 

[rflorek]

I know that the package size matters more with parcel post. If it exceeds a certain total measurement, they put a surcharge on the package because it is non-machinable. Maybe that's the difference....

 

[Maureenmouse]

I noticed this with ebay as well. I didn't think to take the parcel post off. That's a good idea and I will look into it for my next items that I post if it's over $5.00 for shipping.

 

[jessica52877]

Interesting! I haven't had that happen yet but with the new guidelines a not so large packages is rediculous in price! It was 12x12x14, used to ship for $8, now $17 from GA to CT. Even worse with a few inches bigger, one to CA for parcel was $20 or priority for $40, it is the size of a small diaper cake I make. Guess I am out of business!

 

[katielady]

Just happened to me yesterday. THe package I sent was cheaper priority than parcel post. Doesn't make sense but that works for me cause it is faster too.

Last week I had a long skinny box that was actually cheaper UPS than at the post office with their new prices.

 

[disneychrista]

Rates for the Post Office are CRAZY and getting CRAZIER all the time.