new flat rate shipping boxes ~ March 3rd

[hazelton farms]

I just got back from the PO and got given and shown the new flat rate boxes. They are bigger, but so is their cost! It's gonna be $12.95 to ship using it. I'll probably start using those as every time I've gone to ship lately, I've under estimated the weight by $3-$5 and ended up paying it out of my pockets, sometimes making no money on the eggs even. With the amount of bubble wrap I use, that can add up pretty quick!

Anyway, just thought I'd let everyone know. Looks like they will hold quite a few eggs though. Seems like it'll work out well to be able to charge the exact right amount!

Stacy

 

[asher]

They gotta pay us somehow!

Wish the P.O would make chicken shipping boxes.

 

[Sherriekim]

Hey, thanks for the info. I just went online and ordered a pack of 10.

 

[hazelton farms]

I just ordered a mess of them too! Some of the eggs I sent out today cost me $16.70 and I only charged $15 for them (for a classroom thing), so with the bubble wrap, gas to the PO, etc. I'm out $$.

Oh well, like I said, at least NOW I'll know what to charge.

Stacy

 

[mergmet]

Stacy what size are they? I have also been underestimating, mostly using the #7 box, 12 x 12 x 8

also, are your BO SQ?

(sounds like teenagers texting) LOL

M

 

[hazelton farms]

12x12x5 1/2

No, I only have one exhibition orp. hen and she's sitting right now on a nest of unfertile guinea eggs, chicken eggs and duck eggs. Figures. LOL! But they all conform to the standard and color. We like the standard ones for laying well.

Stacy

 

[Tsagirl]

So do I owe you Stacy?
Do you need me to send you more money?
I am sorry...I did not know. I dont ship eggs so I have no idea.

 

[ginasmarans]

Same here, I just paid $15 to ship the eggs, but at least I charged $15,so I just broke even. I may go to the flat rate next year.

 

[mario2girls]

i find the 7x7x6 box that is priority mail free at the post office,,,
if you take the egg carton and cut it in half and wrap with bubble wrap and a little news paper for buffer,,,works fine and it is 4.60 - 7.50 to mail,,,

 

[ae50mag]

yep , not a square shape which is good for the eggs, they will be good for everything but eggs with the postal services treatment. i don't think a bigger flat box will work. now a bigger square box would be ideal..

frank