Save Booty on Poster Shipments: YARRrrr cheapest way to send a poster is to use USPS Ground Advantage 💰
USPS Ground Advantage is the cheapest way to ship a poster
USPS Ground Advantage: Here are the basics of Ground Advantage:
Delivery in 2-5 business days
Max weight: 70 pounds
Maximum Length & Girth (Girth is the distance around the thickest part) is 108"
Using a Tube with Ground Advantage: For tubes, the height and width will be the same, and the rate is determined by the weight of the package.
Supply Your Own Tubes: If you want to use a tube to send a poster with Ground Advantage, you need to provide your own packaging.
You can use free Priority Mail tubes from USPS
USPS Priority Mail: If you'd like to use free USPS packaging, you can ship with weight-based Priority Mail. Here's what you need to know about that service:
Max weight: 70lbs
Max dimensions: Length + Girth < 108"
Please note- you cannot ship tubes via Priority Mail Cubic!
Priority Mail Rates are Zone-Based: Priority Mail is zone-based pricing. That means for certain zip codes you will have to enter the dimensions of your tube to obtain the correct rate.
Entering dimensions is always recommended to ensure your packages receive the correct rate from the postage provider. Incorrect dimensions can result in packages being returned, or rate adjustments applied to your postage provider account after shipping.
Check out the USPS Dual-Use Tubes
Free USPS Tubes: These are free 'tubes' that can be used for Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express:
USPS Nonstandard Fees Apply: One thing to note about these tubes is that USPS imposes a "Nonstandard Fee" on top of postage costs when you ship them.
Learn more about nonstandard fees you may incur when shipping with USPS.
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