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November 28, 2004
Sending packages to APO/FPO addresses
The U.S. Post Office has just released a new flat rate Priority Mail box. It's too late for Operation Santa but good news for those of us who are still getting holiday packages in the mail for deployed loved ones. I just orderd 50 boxes that can be mailed for a flat rate $7.70 for any U.S. destination, including APO/FPO addresses, and contain any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum. Two box sizes are available with dimensions of 14" x 12" x 3.5" and 11.25" x 8.75" x 6". Best of all, these boxes can be ordered free of charge from the post office via their website and sent to your home. This program started November 20 and will operate in a trial status for 2 years. For those of us who mail frequently, it will be a tremendous savings.
Posted by Deb at November 28, 2004 02:26 PM
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THANKS!!!I just ordered them through the US postoffice web sight!
Posted by: BeckyBryant at November 30, 2004 06:35 AM
I'm so happy about the boxes and just ordered mine. My marine has only been deployed for a month and the shipping is all new to me. Question - how do I get the flat rate of $7.70 for shipping? thx
Posted by: teresa at November 30, 2004 01:13 PM