My book subscription I get sent to me every month includes an invoice and ads in the packaging. There's no difference between a personal thank you note and an invoice that might also say thank you on it.
Use as reference the DMM 273.6.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures. I am a retired Postal Clerk, and in my BMEU office, this is what I used when making determinations about hand-written items in Media Mail. I would have let your thank you card go with no additional charge. There are always newbies that don't interpret the DMM correctly. If it says 'MUST', there is no question about the rule. If it says 'SHOULD', or in this case 'SUCH AS', there is a little leeway. That's what I determined, anyway.
I realize you were being a bit tongue in cheek about the 'thank yous are illegal' comment but many newbies may not know that. Might be good to explain a bit more about the reason books are ok and magazines are not, the same basic reason you are not supposed to add business cards, thank yous, stickers to box. Those things are all considered advertising and that is technically what is against the rules. I know the post office can be so arbitrary and weird with their rules and that is why so many folks work the odds. But the newbies should know the reasons for the rules and then they can make the decision what they want to do. BTW - I am so hooked on these pack it vids. Been packing and shipping for well over 30 years but I still learn tricks and tips from watching you.
Hi Lonnie! Thanks for the video. Question- on the 4 models pack- the box was 16x12x10 which goes into dimensional weight- correct? Did this end up costing you more than thought or did the shipping paid for each model cover the dimensional weight cost? Just checking as I struggle with the packing of items that go over the 1 cubic foot size and am beginning to start thinking I should stay away from shipping these larger items as folks can't afford the cost of the shipping. Thanks for your time! Ray
If you look at the thumbnail for that order, the customer paid 26, I refunded 14 so the postage was 12. Those are approximate numbers. I’m just guessing but the 12x12x12 box probably would have been 8 or 9 dollars at that same weight. There is a penalty for that box but it’s not super big so it doesn’t get hit too hard.
@@imgonnapackit I agree. This person already purchased from you. They already know you exist. The thank you is just a polite packing slip in my own personal opinion. Now, when I get a package from Kohl's and they insist on sending me free trial and discount codes for Door Dash and Hello Fresh every time---now that's advertising. (If you were including a catalog, or a newsletter, or a flyer, I might see things differently, too, but a simple thank you card--I just don't see it myself.)
Right at the start of the video(approximately 1:40), what is the name of the apparatus that you used to score the cardboard box? And where did you get it??
"I'm a Rebel. .. protest...Join me..." 😂. Im so glad you also think its silly. Also..I just shipped 50 lbs of CDs by the way, i guarantee at least one had fan club promos inside! And 🤔 the newspaper i put in there was crumpled Publix flyers. 😂😮😮😮 Oh noooo.
I wonder if you put the thank you note turned facing the box with a clear plastic little jacket on the outside that is used to hold a packing sheet would work for media mail.
My book subscription I get sent to me every month includes an invoice and ads in the packaging. There's no difference between a personal thank you note and an invoice that might also say thank you on it.
Use as reference the DMM 273.6.2 Incidental First-Class Mail Attachments and Enclosures. I am a retired Postal Clerk, and in my BMEU office, this is what I used when making determinations about hand-written items in Media Mail. I would have let your thank you card go with no additional charge. There are always newbies that don't interpret the DMM correctly. If it says 'MUST', there is no question about the rule. If it says 'SHOULD', or in this case 'SUCH AS', there is a little leeway. That's what I determined, anyway.
CALL THE POSTAL POLICE!
@@thriftmine there’s been a panel van marked “joes plumbing 🪠 “ parked on the road since yesterday. I think they are staking me out man
I realize you were being a bit tongue in cheek about the 'thank yous are illegal' comment but many newbies may not know that. Might be good to explain a bit more about the reason books are ok and magazines are not, the same basic reason you are not supposed to add business cards, thank yous, stickers to box. Those things are all considered advertising and that is technically what is against the rules. I know the post office can be so arbitrary and weird with their rules and that is why so many folks work the odds. But the newbies should know the reasons for the rules and then they can make the decision what they want to do. BTW - I am so hooked on these pack it vids. Been packing and shipping for well over 30 years but I still learn tricks and tips from watching you.
As always Lonnie Top Notch Job Thank You 😊
Hi Lonnie! Thanks for the video. Question- on the 4 models pack- the box was 16x12x10 which goes into dimensional weight- correct? Did this end up costing you more than thought or did the shipping paid for each model cover the dimensional weight cost? Just checking as I struggle with the packing of items that go over the 1 cubic foot size and am beginning to start thinking I should stay away from shipping these larger items as folks can't afford the cost of the shipping. Thanks for your time! Ray
If you look at the thumbnail for that order, the customer paid 26, I refunded 14 so the postage was 12. Those are approximate numbers. I’m just guessing but the 12x12x12 box probably would have been 8 or 9 dollars at that same weight. There is a penalty for that box but it’s not super big so it doesn’t get hit too hard.
They say the business stickers and thank you cards are considered a type of advertising
@@LilMissQuazyQ oh yeh I understand that. I just think it’s dumb.
@@imgonnapackit agree 💯! It happened to me with a 22lb box of books a couple years ago
@@imgonnapackit I agree. This person already purchased from you. They already know you exist. The thank you is just a polite packing slip in my own personal opinion.
Now, when I get a package from Kohl's and they insist on sending me free trial and discount codes for Door Dash and Hello Fresh every time---now that's advertising.
(If you were including a catalog, or a newsletter, or a flyer, I might see things differently, too, but a simple thank you card--I just don't see it myself.)
Right at the start of the video(approximately 1:40), what is the name of the apparatus that you used to score the cardboard box?
And where did you get it??
On books, I just print an invoice that has "Thank You" printed on it, and then sign my name. I don't think that counts as advertising.
"I'm a Rebel. .. protest...Join me..." 😂. Im so glad you also think its silly. Also..I just shipped 50 lbs of CDs by the way, i guarantee at least one had fan club promos inside! And 🤔 the newspaper i put in there was crumpled Publix flyers. 😂😮😮😮 Oh noooo.
I always put thank you cards in with my media.
Lonnie do you sell these knives you cut the boxes with, if so how much ?? And I'm in Canada!!
I wonder if you put the thank you note turned facing the box with a clear plastic little jacket on the outside that is used to hold a packing sheet would work for media mail.
👍 I got flagged once for sending a dvd meida mail, I appealed and won, it took them a while, but eventually they put my money back on ebay.
I could see it being advertising if you included a coupon code or something. A simple thank you seems innocent enough.
I just listed an item and tried putting 14 oz, 15 oz and 1 lb for the rate. It did not change for any of them. They all showed the same cost on eBay.
If you have any awaiting shipment, go to buy a label and try 15,16 and 17 ounces.