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HOTT free shipping boxes!!

This offer's been around for years ... and yes, after a while, if you order too many they'll stop shipping them to you.

(Unlike the recent Simpsons' episode ... :p)
 
if you are resourceful you can flip these inside out so the priority side is on the inside and use them for other services
 
You can also get them free from www.usps.com (they have a few more options for different sizes and such).

and like said...its been around for years :p
 
AMDOPTY said:
if you are resourceful you can flip these inside out so the priority side is on the inside and use them for other services
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And break the law while doing so. . . great idea! . . . at least until you piss of an ebayer and they report your ass.
 
AMDOPTY said:
if you are resourceful you can flip these inside out so the priority side is on the inside and use them for other services
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If you are caught doing this, you will go to jail or be severley fined. This is illegal and clearly states so on their packaging/warning signs.

Just a heads up.
 
I'm glad we are treating whatever companies tell us as law. Unless you enter a license agreement I doubt they can tell you what to do with your property once they give it to you. Even with a license agreement I doubt it.
 
Ockie said:
If you are caught doing this, you will go to jail or be severley fined. This is illegal and clearly states so on their packaging/warning signs.

Just a heads up.
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Not to mention that they mark the insides of many of their boxes now.

Besides, it's usually worth shipping priority for lighter stuff anyways.
 
Strmtrper6 said:
I'm glad we are treating whatever companies tell us as law.
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This isn't UPS, this is the USPS we're talking about. As in, UNITED STATES. As in THE GOVERNMENT. Last I checked, the government was responsible for creating and enforcing laws.

Strmtrper6 said:
Unless you enter a license agreement I doubt they can tell you what to do with your property once they give it to you. Even with a license agreement I doubt it.
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Yeah, you're right. Contracts and license agreements are bogus. All of them.
 
I've had these boxes forever now and I've shipped them via USPS, UPS, and FedEx without a single hitch what-so-ever... nobody looks at the label when you have theirs printed on the box because they understand people re-use boxes and you could have just had this box sent to you by someone else just as easily. Theres nothing stating that the box is not re-usable, I dont believe there is a way to punish someone for using a cardboard box...
 
Thanks alot. I remember seeing a post about this awhile back and forgot all about it, now that I need boxes. Got some ordered.

-Xzi
 
2. What are the requirements for ordering the USPS-eBay Co-branded Priority Mail Shipping Boxes?
In order to register for an account and order the USPS-eBay Co-branded Priority Mail Shipping Boxes, you must be an eBay user and you must have sold something on eBay in the last 30 days. Boxes may only be ordered online
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I ordered some, don't know if it will be canceled because I don't sell anything on ebay.
 
I just opted in for 25 shoe boxes lol....good all around size for what i ship.

I also seen this (so you might want to reconsider using these for other things :eek: )

Terms of Agreement:

I understand that Express Mail, Priority Mail, Global Express Mail and Global Priority Mail packaging is the property of the United States Postal Service and is provided solely for sending Express Mail, Priority Mail, Global Express Mail and Global Priority Mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law.
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jcazes said:
This isn't UPS, this is the USPS we're talking about. As in, UNITED STATES. As in THE GOVERNMENT. Last I checked, the government was responsible for creating and enforcing laws.
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Yep it is called mail fraud and you can go to federal prison for it. You don't own the box the Federal Government owns it.
From http://reviews.ebay.com/PRIORITY-FLAT-RATE-SHIPPING-MISCONCEPTIONS_W0QQugidZ10000000001707993 :
"priority mail packaging is the property of The United States Postal Service, and is provided solely for sending priority mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law. The DMM states that any matter mailed in a USPS-provided Express mail or Priority Mail packaging is charged the appropriate rate. Remember, intentional failure to adhere sufficient postage to your mailings may be a violation of federal law (18 USC 1725). If habitual, the postal inspecters are notified of this activity."
 
The Red said:
thank you so much! ... I use these for storage ! .. and of-course shipping :)
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Nothing like admitting to a federal crime where god and everybody can see it, if you use these for ANYTHING other than shipping via USPS Priorty Mail you are commiting a Federal Crime!!! Don't be suprised if the Postal Inspector comes knocking on your door!
 
Xerodeluxe said:
Storage? Jeeze...Tax money down the drain.
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I totally agree, except for the part where the USPS isn't funded by taxes.... at all. They get all their funding from postal sales. Do you really think a 16oz letter costs 37 cents to mail with no profit from it?

AMDOPTY said:
if you are resourceful you can flip these inside out so the priority side is on the inside and use them for other services
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You used to be able to, but now most of them have blue USPS Priority inkstamped inside all around the box.

[21CW]killerofall;1031461330 said:
Yep it is called mail fraud and you can go to federal prison for it. You don't own the box the Federal Government owns it.
From http://reviews.ebay.com/PRIORITY-FLAT-RATE-SHIPPING-MISCONCEPTIONS_W0QQugidZ10000000001707993 :
"priority mail packaging is the property of The United States Postal Service, and is provided solely for sending priority mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law. The DMM states that any matter mailed in a USPS-provided Express mail or Priority Mail packaging is charged the appropriate rate. Remember, intentional failure to adhere sufficient postage to your mailings may be a violation of federal law (18 USC 1725). If habitual, the postal inspecters are notified of this activity."
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That doesn't refer to reused boxes or anything else. I'll check the actual stature but, for the most part, once its been used once (and thus the box has already been paid for by the priority shipping fees), there should be no reason they will arrest you for it. Also note it says habitual and use vauge, not concrete language. "May be a violation".

Diablo2K said:
Nothing like admitting to a federal crime where god and everybody can see it, if you use these for ANYTHING other than shipping via USPS Priorty Mail you are commiting a Federal Crime!!! Don't be suprised if the Postal Inspector comes knocking on your door!
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You are free to use them for anything as long as it isn't shipping. I find it hard to believe they are going to track him down for NOT sending any mail.
 
Diablo2K said:
Nothing like admitting to a federal crime where god and everybody can see it, if you use these for ANYTHING other than shipping via USPS Priorty Mail you are commiting a Federal Crime!!! Don't be suprised if the Postal Inspector comes knocking on your door!
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Not the Postal Inspector...the Postal Cop will ;)
 
c.d.e said:
I totally agree, except for the part where the USPS isn't funded by taxes.... at all. They get all their funding from postal sales. Do you really think a 16oz letter costs 37 cents to mail with no profit from it?
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Technically yes they do make a profit and technically yes the tax payers are paying for it.

If you waste their boxes, they have to up their rates, including thier stamp rates, thus a majority of tax payers, actually, pretty much everyone has to pay the increased stamp rates, businesses has to pay for the increased faires which is trickled down to consumers through products and services.

Also, when you file your taxes through regular means and not to mention pay stubs, you need a stamp for that too.... thus adding to the burden of the general tax payer.

Yes, USPS makes money, thats why they are in business, but don't think they are raking in huge profit margins.


c.d.e said:
You used to be able to, but now most of them have blue USPS Priority inkstamped inside all around the box.
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This is correct.


c.d.e said:
That doesn't refer to reused boxes or anything else. I'll check the actual stature but, for the most part, once its been used once (and thus the box has already been paid for by the priority shipping fees), there should be no reason they will arrest you for it. Also note it says habitual and use vauge, not concrete language. "May be a violation".
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Yes you can reuse the box, but it's quite easy to see which is a new box and which has already been used, obviously you should have "scuffing" on the inside of the inside-out box, thus indicating some prior use. Also, I don't believe they care if you sent one or two this way, but if it becomes to be of a habbit, I'm sure they wouldn't mind nailing you.


c.d.e said:
You are free to use them for anything as long as it isn't shipping. I find it hard to believe they are going to track him down for NOT sending any mail.
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This is incorrect. The sole purpose for these boxes is for the convenience of priority shippers and is offered as a benift to those who use that service. If you could do anything you want with it, don't you think that this program would have ended a long time ago? Remember those guys who were sued for making furniture out of these boxes?

I believe it does say strictly that these are to be used for priority mailings only and not to be used as anything else, such as packaging fodder or anything other than the intended mail use for the intended service.

Of course they don't care if you have 20 boxes, as long as those boxes are eventually used for the purpose for which they are intended for.


FWIW, we do have a Hard Forum member here who is a Postal Police Officer and his job is to nail people for things like this... I'd be careful of what you guys say on here.
 
Dang, it doesn't appear they have tape on there anymore :( My 7 rolls that I ordered a few years ago have almost ran out.
 
Ockie said:
Technically yes they do make a profit and technically yes the tax payers are paying for it.

If you waste their boxes, they have to up their rates, including thier stamp rates, thus a majority of tax payers, actually, pretty much everyone has to pay the increased stamp rates, businesses has to pay for the increased faires which is trickled down to consumers through products and services.

Also, when you file your taxes through regular means and not to mention pay stubs, you need a stamp for that too.... thus adding to the burden of the general tax payer.

Yes, USPS makes money, thats why they are in business, but don't think they are raking in huge profit margins.

Yes you can reuse the box, but it's quite easy to see which is a new box and which has already been used, obviously you should have "scuffing" on the inside of the inside-out box, thus indicating some prior use. Also, I don't believe they care if you sent one or two this way, but if it becomes to be of a habbit, I'm sure they wouldn't mind nailing you.

This is incorrect. The sole purpose for these boxes is for the convenience of priority shippers and is offered as a benift to those who use that service. If you could do anything you want with it, don't you think that this program would have ended a long time ago? Remember those guys who were sued for making furniture out of these boxes?

Of course they don't care if you have 20 boxes, as long as those boxes are eventually used for the purpose for which they are intended for.

FWIW, we do have a Hard Forum member here who is a Postal Police Officer and his job is to nail people for things like this... I'd be careful of what you guys say on here.
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That's a stretch of 7th inning proportions and you know it. When anyone says tax payers, they mean pay for with taxes, not as a charge for services. Cause then you can make the arguement that taxpayers pay for FedEx to stay in business (and when the USPS pays Fedex for the overnight stuff, then according to you, they are).

But, in regards to the suing, wasnt that Fedex suing the kid, not the USPS? That's the only one I heard about. Any links?
http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2005/08/68492
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FedEx_furniture
 
c.d.e said:
That's a stretch of 7th inning proportions and you know it. When anyone says tax payers, they mean pay for with taxes, not as a charge for services. Cause then you can make the arguement that taxpayers pay for FedEx to stay in business (and when the USPS pays Fedex for the overnight stuff, then according to you, they are).

But, in regards to the suing, wasnt that Fedex suing the kid, not the USPS? That's the only one I heard about. Any links?
http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2005/08/68492
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FedEx_furniture
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That is no stretch. Fedex or UPS are more seperated from the Government than what the USPS system is. Also, USPS has a lot of federal law protections that UPS/Fedex can only dream off.

Tax payers don't pay for fedex unless if they solicit their services. The average joe does not need to use UPS or Fedex... however, when it comes to filing their taxes and their bills, they are forced at some point in time to use the regular USPS regulated mail system... not fedex or UPS.. thus in every way shape and form, the tax paying person is paying for that added increase.

I am sure you would be shocked to find out that it's very illegal to even keep those plastic USPS mail containers... not to mention touching another persons mailbox. USPS has a lot of government involvement and it does affect a ton of tax payers.
 
tpfaff said:
http://ebaysupplies.usps.com/
Just ordered like 200 :D:D:D
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200 you will never use, huh?

They are 'free' because the cost of them is built into the price they charge to ship. The more 'free' shipping boxes you order and do not use, the higher shipping costs get.

Basically, thanks for being someone that screws over those that actually use this properly.
 
himmy said:
Basically, thanks for being someone that screws over those that actually use this properly.
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QFT. I don't know why people want to cheat others and steal, it ruins it for the rest of us who wishes to use this product/service legitimately.
 
Why do they give these boxes for free? It doesnt make much sense. It would hurt consumers by paying the increase of the rate fares. And why hasnt anyone taken action against it?
 
awsome........also lame for thoughs nagging at others for admiting they keep them our president did things of fraud and we dont talk bout it....the subject of the matter........FREE SHIPPING BOXES..... that rocks
 
Ockie said:
That is no stretch. Fedex or UPS are more seperated from the Government than what the USPS system is. Also, USPS has a lot of federal law protections that UPS/Fedex can only dream off.

Tax payers don't pay for fedex unless if they solicit their services. The average joe does not need to use UPS or Fedex... however, when it comes to filing their taxes and their bills, they are forced at some point in time to use the regular USPS regulated mail system... not fedex or UPS.. thus in every way shape and form, the tax paying person is paying for that added increase.

I am sure you would be shocked to find out that it's very illegal to even keep those plastic USPS mail containers... not to mention touching another persons mailbox. USPS has a lot of government involvement and it does affect a ton of tax payers.
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Tax payers do pay for fedex when they us USPS. The USPS has a contract with FedEx for shipping overnight mail and First-Class mail, aka those 37 cent stamp mail: http://www.postalproject.com/documents.asp?d_ID=2487

And what about those people that e-file or e-billing? I know people that receive everyone of their bills through email, including creditcard statements, and pay online as well. Do they still pay it?

I would not be shocked to find out those two things. One, the post office does not freely give those crates out. and Two, merely touching the mailbox is not an offense. Intent to damage or otherwise prevent mail from being placed there is.

himmy said:
200 you will never use, huh?

They are 'free' because the cost of them is built into the price they charge to ship. The more 'free' shipping boxes you order and do not use, the higher shipping costs get.

Basically, thanks for being someone that screws over those that actually use this properly.
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Xerodeluxe said:
Why do they give these boxes for free? It doesnt make much sense. It would hurt consumers by paying the increase of the rate fares. And why hasnt anyone taken action against it?
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Because those free shipping boxes are more then paid for by people who do not use the boxes but still pay priority or express shipping, not to mention the countless letter packages/bags that are never used.
Most USPS rate fare increase are due to inflation and lower dollar purchasing power.
 
D.petersen84 said:
awsome........also lame for thoughs nagging at others for admiting they keep them our president did things of fraud and we dont talk bout it....the subject of the matter........FREE SHIPPING BOXES..... that rocks
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prove it.
 
c.d.e said:
Tax payers do pay for fedex when they us USPS. The USPS has a contract with FedEx for shipping overnight mail and First-Class mail, aka those 37 cent stamp mail: http://www.postalproject.com/documents.asp?d_ID=2487
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You know why? Fedex couldn't utelize all their cargo carriers so they chartered them out for other services. USPS uses many upon many cargo carriers from diffrent lines. Now you are arguing for the sake of arguing.

c.d.e said:
And what about those people that e-file or e-billing? I know people that receive everyone of their bills through email, including creditcard statements, and pay online as well. Do they still pay it?
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You can efile, sure, but if you need to protest, provide proof, or if you request a check, they have to MAIL it ;) Ebilling isn't so "electronic", your credit card still has to arrive by mail, they can't just e-mail you the credit card or your initial account information.

Face it, everyone uses the USPS mail system, regardless if they want to or not. It's one of the few legal monopolies around. This topic is about breaking the law by using these boxes for other than their intended purposes, which is illegal.

c.d.e said:
I would not be shocked to find out those two things. One, the post office does not freely give those crates out. and Two, merely touching the mailbox is not an offense. Intent to damage or otherwise prevent mail from being placed there is.
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Yes, they are freely given out if you request for them, it makes their life much easier. Oh as for your mailbox touching laws.. makes you wonder why they don't always put 3rd party fliers in the mail? ;) Mailboxes are considered federal property even if it sits on your property. And no, you can't touch somone elses mailbox, I would know, I used to employ mass mailing services to prevent from being fined.



c.d.e said:
Most USPS rate fare increase are due to inflation and lower dollar purchasing power.
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Really, care to provide facts?
 
Having someone mail something to you doesn't mean that you use the service. It just means that they use the service. You don't have to pay for something someone else ships to you (unless it is COD). I have used the USPS only about a dozen times (or less) in the past 5 years, only for MIRs and shipping a few things and even then I didn't have to use USPS I could have used UPS, FedEx, or DHL for any of those services. And yes you can send regular mail (and just about anything else except for some hazmat and extremely large items, like cars) through those companies, it is just that most people don't.
 
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