Cut your boxes to save costs: When your box is too big for the items you're shipping, you may find it best to cut the box to size. Recycling boxes and making minor customizations is a great way to reduce and reuse materials, while also saving tons of treasAAaarrr!

Smaller boxes get cheaper rates: If your package qualifies for Priority Mail Cubic, cutting down the size of your box can often help you get your package into a cheaper cubic tier. Read more about Priority Mail Cubic here.

Check the terms of insurance: Smaller boxes may get you cheaper rates, but if you're adding insurance to your shipment, make sure to read the InsureShield Terms and Conditions! You might save more booty in the long run by keeping your packaging as-is and adding insurance to your precious cargo.

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