Number of stamps needed?

[deadlyblade21]

I have 120x180x50 (all in mm) bubble padded pags. I want to ship a bracelet thats approximately 50g in weight. I know that the maximum allowed for letter delivery is 20mm in thickness. This bracelet is 19mm in thickness. How much $$ worth of stamps do I need to place on the bubble padded bag before I ship? Btw, I only own 70c stamps currently.

[hagners-4-u]

if This bracelet is 19mm in thickness. when you  bag it it will be over 20 mill thick and may need to go as a small parcel $7.20 up to 500grams

[clarry100]

It will need 2x 70-cent stamps.

We send out stuff which is quite often just over the 20mm thick as large letter.

They all go in the local red street box.

We have never yet been pinged for extra postage.

However, if you lodge it over the counter they will definitely use their letter guage and charge you for the extra thickness.

[deadlyblade21]

Thankkkk you guys!! so much!

So it's 2x 70c ones 🙂

Btw I do live near a post office, but I've heard that they are really strict when it comes to sending through letter delivery, and try to look for every way possible to force you to use the parcel delivery service, although the item is clearly well suited for letter delivery. So I wanted to do it on my own, using those red boxes. Anyway thankks guys 🙂

[digital*ghost]

Just for future reference, the normal rates for standard large letters is as follows (weight is the combined total of item and packaging). 

up to 125gm = $1.40 (2 x 70c)

126 to 250gm = $2.10 (3 x 70c)

251 to 500gm = $3.50 (5 x 70c)

Anything over 500gm has to go as a parcel, even if it would otherwise meet the letter requirements. 

[deadlyblade21]

Ohh ok, thanks, I'll take that into account 🙂

One more question, is it preferred to print out the name, adress etc of the receiver? I don't think I've ever received a product that has had my details handwritten.

[thecatspjs]

I would firmly tape down any "bulges" that your mailer has to protect the goods within, so it is not shredded or damaged by sorting machines etc etc.

Worth cutting out a piece of cardboard to create your own postal gauge using the AP dimensions for letter, might put your mind at ease that your mailers are actually within the required dimensions any way.

[digital*ghost]

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@deadlyblade21 wrote:

One more question, is it preferred to print out the name, adress etc of the receiver? I don't think I've ever received a product that has had my details handwritten.

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I handwrite all addressee details on my packages, unless it's going overseas - in those cases I don't have much clue sometimes as to the correct formatting requirements and the like, plus I want to ensure it remains legible for the entire journey, so I copy / paste, print and enclose in plastic seals. 

....but for domestic packages, always handwritten. I tried printing but I found it took longer and was more of a PITA than writing, because I can visually asses errors and superfluous info and omit them immediately, whereas copy-pastes or importing the address details, can't, plus I kinda feel like it shows a more personal hands-on approach (I do have return address labels printed, though). 

[deadlyblade21]

Alrighty, thanks dude.

And good idea thecat, I'll try that.

[lowanacrafts]

I always hand write in printing with black texture pen, nice and clear for the postie.

[bakeandfry]

I find handwritten more personal and also i did a "thankyou from (insert user id)" on back of package as a personal thanks, my buyers did not complain anyway...