Re: Shipping on a larger scale
Haha. This is why I always examine the shipping method used by Amazon when I order anything from them. They're so tight with USPS they can send a package using the "parcel select" mail class and have it delivered in 48 hours plus have it delivered on a Sunday. I hate those guys. Every carrier Amazon uses ships their packages at a loss just to keep their business. Must be nice.
Anyway, I seriously doubt you'll find anything cheaper than First Class mail. I've done plenty of shopping around and have never had any luck. Unless you're shipping several thousand packages weekly, the rates offered by UPS Surepost/Fedex Smartpost aren't going to compete with USPS First Class.
To the best of my knowledge the only cheaper options you're going to find are shipping with a stamp, or shipping your packages as flats. Neither option comes with tracking. Stamped "letters" can't be thicker than 1/4" and flats can't be thicker than 3/4", so there isn't a whole lot you can ship with either of those classes.
On a side note the new USPS rates really suck, don't they?. I'm getting tired of USPS punishing shippers for their stupid employee health plan obligations.
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