Did Postage to Mail DVD Mailer Go Way Up at DVinfo.net

Paul Cascio · May 22nd, 2007, 04:27 AM

Anyone in the U.S. mailing DVDs in white cardboard mailers get a new quote on postage? Seems like it might have more than doubled, but I'm not sure.

Steven Davis · May 22nd, 2007, 06:02 AM

Call me crazy, but I'm sure if you call the 1800 postal service, they would tell you if and when it went up in price.

Craig Seeman · May 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM

Postage went up. It's not only based on weight but size of the envelope as well as thickness can impact price. Instead of using a scale you now need a 3D scanner! Sheesh!

Steven Davis · May 22nd, 2007, 07:26 AM

Maybe if you use the new Starwars mailer, the force will save you some money.. Ok someone had to make that joke.

Fred Tims · May 22nd, 2007, 08:59 AM

Your "mailer" is now considered a "package."

New rates:
1st oz. envelope .41
1st oz. large envelope .80
1st oz. package 1.13

each add'l ounce is .17

Charles Papert · May 22nd, 2007, 09:36 AM

I used to pay $1.63 for 1st class postage of a DVD in a cardboard mailer--I'm curious what it will be now also.

Paul Cascio · May 22nd, 2007, 09:47 AM

Charles - Correct me if I'm wrong but that cardboard mailer was $.63 before. At least that's what I was paying.

Now, I'm told it's $1.13 - because (I love this part) there's not 3-inches of flex.

I'm curious how this affects NetFlix and Blockbuster?

Mark Williams · May 22nd, 2007, 10:25 AM

Paul,

I stopped using the mailers a while ago. Instead I use a brown envelope. A single dvd in amray case fits it nicely and since the dvd case is pretty stout I haven't had a damage complaint yet. 1st class charge $1.38.

Regards

Paul Cascio · May 22nd, 2007, 10:36 AM

Normally, $1.38 wouldn't be a deal killer, but I have a volume project that used to mail for .63 each and now the cost has more than doubled. Trying to find a cheaper method.

George Ellis · May 22nd, 2007, 11:49 AM

I use these
http://www.meritline.com/dvd-mailers.html

But I have not used Stamps.com since before the price increase last week.

May 22nd, 2007, 04:27 AM	#1
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Did Postage to Mail DVD Mailer Go Way Up Anyone in the U.S. mailing DVDs in white cardboard mailers get a new quote on postage? Seems like it might have more than doubled, but I'm not sure. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

May 22nd, 2007, 06:02 AM	#2
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Call me crazy, but I'm sure if you call the 1800 postal service, they would tell you if and when it went up in price. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 22nd, 2007, 07:26 AM	#4
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Maybe if you use the new Starwars mailer, the force will save you some money.. Ok someone had to make that joke. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

May 22nd, 2007, 08:59 AM	#5
Fred Tims Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 82	New rates Your "mailer" is now considered a "package." New rates: 1st oz. envelope .41 1st oz. large envelope .80 1st oz. package 1.13 each add'l ounce is .17

May 22nd, 2007, 09:36 AM	#6
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	I used to pay $1.63 for 1st class postage of a DVD in a cardboard mailer--I'm curious what it will be now also. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM	#3
Craig Seeman Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 3,841	Postage went up. It's not only based on weight but size of the envelope as well as thickness can impact price. Instead of using a scale you now need a 3D scanner! Sheesh!

May 22nd, 2007, 09:47 AM	#7
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Charles - Correct me if I'm wrong but that cardboard mailer was $.63 before. At least that's what I was paying. Now, I'm told it's $1.13 - because (I love this part) there's not 3-inches of flex. I'm curious how this affects NetFlix and Blockbuster? __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

May 22nd, 2007, 10:25 AM	#8
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Paul, I stopped using the mailers a while ago. Instead I use a brown envelope. A single dvd in amray case fits it nicely and since the dvd case is pretty stout I haven't had a damage complaint yet. 1st class charge $1.38. Regards __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29

May 22nd, 2007, 10:36 AM	#9
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Normally, $1.38 wouldn't be a deal killer, but I have a volume project that used to mail for .63 each and now the cost has more than doubled. Trying to find a cheaper method. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

May 22nd, 2007, 11:49 AM	#10
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	I use these http://www.meritline.com/dvd-mailers.html But I have not used Stamps.com since before the price increase last week.