Does the post office sell cardboard boxes for shipping?

Question

I want to send a 5"x5"x7" item and I don't have a cardboard box to send it in. I want to send it as normal mail, not priority or anything. If I go to my post office, will they have a cardboard box for me to buy? and how much does it cost?

Answer 1

yes they do and the tape and the packing material

Answer 2

you can send priority mail at flat rate, no charge for the box, they come in 3 sizes.  I use them often and save a bundle sending stuff to Calif.

Answer 3

Is this UK or US mail we are talking about?

UK post offices do sell mailing boxes but they are expensive.

Staples and Office World both sell a wide range of packaging at much more economical prices. However, you could also do what I do for my ebay business and ask all your friends and family for cardboard cartons.

For US, I am sure you could find a similar outlet to buy your packaging. There are also some sellers on ebay.

Just put a note in and tell your customers that you are being 'green' and recycling all your packaging.

Alternatively, you could use a larger box and cut it down to size.

Jenny

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Most of the time, Priority Mail is a few cents more than Parcel Post -- and they'll GIVE you the box for it.  You'll probably come out cheaper with Priority Mail.