LynnS Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I love the new bigger flat rate box that USPS offers. I can get 16 candles in it plus I have room for tarts. I rushed the order but next time I am going to use the regular candle box with the 12 candles in it and then see how many I can get.I am thinking more than the 16 candles if I arrange them around the candle box. The small flat rate box I managed to get 8 candles in that once. My orders are getting larger and this is a big plus.I also have been lucky to never have a jar break.I hear sometimes it happens with UPS. I just use newspaper for filler and wrap the candles. No complaints from my customers with using USPS. :smiley2: LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'll have to check those out. I usually get the same boxes each time and it has been a while. It does make a difference if you can fit more in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 the new big flat rate box is 6" tall & 12" square & the flat rate is $12.95 for it. i picked one up yesterday at the po. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 What is the rate on the new boxes? __ Never mind. I didn't see the carolk posted it. Duh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Oh nice! I had no idea they were getting a new size. This is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutterbye Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 That is great! I box my hurricanes in 6x6x6" boxes and they never fit in the flat rate boxes before, too tall. Now I could fit two in a flat rate box! Thanks for bringing this to our attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 I am happy because I have a couple customers that buy more than just a few candles. When I had to pack the orders before it would have to go in 2 and 3 flat rate boxes and I paid some shipping. Now I can get it all in one and pay very little if any shipping. Last week a lady ordered 2 times the same day and I could get almost both orders in 1 box. Made me happy. Our postmaster doesn't like for us to wait till last minute but we did today. Husband walked in with 3 big boxes packed and postmaster said WOW I like this. Good revenue for the Post Office. Flutterbye,maybe you can get more than 2 hurricanes in a box. They are pretty wide.I get about 10 candles on the bottom and then pack about 6 on top. Mihgt be able to get 8 packs of tarts in it too. That makes it barely able to close. Believe me I want to ship the most for the money. I think it is good for new customers when they know they are getting more for their money and paying less in shipping cost. This box is only $4.00 more than the smaller flat rate and alot more goes in it.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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