How to Mail Packages

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Make sure that whatever you're shipping arrives safely with these tips.
Step 1: Use a sturdy box
Don't try to get away with an old shoebox or disposable-diaper carton. The U.S. Postal Service recommends a double- corrugated box.
Step 2: Protect the contents
Wrap fragile items in newspaper, bubble wrap, or other packaging. If you're shipping clothes, wrap them in heavy-duty plastic in case the packaging gets wet.
Tip
Plain, air-popped popcorn is an environmentally friendly substitute for Styrofoam packing peanuts.
Step 3: Put the address inside and out
Tuck the name and address of the recipient inside the package in case something happens to the mailing label.
Step 4: Remove batteries
If you're sending something with batteries, pack them separately so that the item doesn't switch on in transit.
Step 5: Use the right tape
Secure the package with 2-inch-wide packing tape, which is specifically made for shipping. Regular tape and masking tape are not durable enough.
Step 6: Be clear
Write the recipient's address legibly and include the zip code. If you're unsure of it, look it up at usps.com. Include your return address.
Tip
An incorrect zip code will delay your package longer than no zip code at all.
Step 7: Select a delivery method
Select a delivery method. The fastest option is Express, followed by Priority. The cheapest, but slowest, domestic option is ground delivery, known as Parcel Post. You can also choose Priority flat-rate shipping, where one fee is charged for whatever you can fit into one of four specially sized boxes.
Tip
Packages that are 13 ounces or less can be put in any mailbox, as long as they fit and have the correct postage.
Step 8: Consider purchasing insurance
Consider buying insurance. If you're insuring your package for less than $500, you can do it at usps.com. You also can use the site to calculate and download postage.
Step 9: Save a trip to the post office
Save a trip to the post office by giving packages up to 70 pounds to your regular mail carrier. There's no limit to how many Express, Priority, parcel return, and international packages you can hand over. For a fee, you can also call or go online to arrange a pick-up time.
Did You Know?
Postal workers call the Monday before Christmas "Black Monday" because it's one of the busiest shipping days of the year.

[@rare-candy223]

this is the kinda stuff high school should teach you

[@morganellingson1311]

I KNOW! i have to shio something tonight but i cant figure out how to 🤣

[@apocazilla6807]

Bro for real

[@satanicrat8951]

Ya it’s sad I had to look this up

[@kennyo4230]

I know right but thank god that they taught us how to find the sheilding constant for oxygen because that is very useful

[@bricksandblocks41]

Thank you it's a must need!

[@r6u356une56ney]

Couple additions 1. Stick with BOXES. avoid plastic bags. 2. Avoid cube-shaped boxes to tubes 3. Go ALL the way AROUND the box with the tape, and be sure to put the tape on BOTH ways so it crosses itself. 5. Mailing liquid in bottles, etc? Make sure it is securely sealed. Avoid glass containers unless they are VERY well protected. Also let the clerk know the package has liquids when you drop it off.

[@deamonsoal25]

Seems like a real pain honestly. All I want to do is send my friend some things I have.

[@5treamjinmusicvideoforhisb221]

SSKioma same here,but I am a kid so yeah...

[@f4gg0t_lol57]

Oh my God I'm in the same situation!

[@tasha1357]

Unforgivable me too . This is stressing me out

[@iamxruth6791]

samee, i wanna send my bf something for his bday, but this seems really complicated tbh

[@YoungFree213]

I normally just go to a UPS store and they take care of everything

[@BluD]

why in the hell is this so hard/confusing. i want to sell some stuff on ebay but i have to buy a box bubble wrap somehow print a label and pay fees almost as much as the damn thing im sending.

[@billsandiego3385]

Hey ebay seller here. Best thing to do is charge actual post office cost. You can add a few bucks for materials too. At the beginning I used to lose a lot money from shipping, but now I no longer do.

[@365bumpinthat]

same I'm tryna sell some old shoes to a creep for 500 dollars😂😂

[@poopoo5053]

@@365bumpinthat did you end up getting the $500?

[@Oogabooga46587]

@@365bumpinthatdid you get the money girl 😭🙏

[@dontknow3949]

Scam, government wants ur money instead

[@atomicbrain9401]

yo dawg, i herd u liked air-popped popcorn, so i shipped u some air-popped popcorn and wrapped it in environmentally-friendly air-popped popcorn

[@Azabien]

atomicbrain9401 Just put full bags in there.

[@camcan3132]

atomicbrain9401 lmao 😂

[@lolidekwhatimdoinginmylife5923]

All I wanted to do was send my boyfriend a teddy bear :(

[@Miguel-cx8bw]

i was trying to send her a hoodie

[@elendventure5353]

@@Miguel-cx8bw Hoodie and snacks for her

[@popagreen9825]

@@Miguel-cx8bw same

[@emilyjones9787]

Same :(((

[@cinapses8348]

did you ever send it

[@StrikeSeventh]

I like how the guy smiles throughout the video

[@johnnyrivera7665]

I thought I'd have to print a label. Glad to see you can just do this 1:23

[@JLToddTheDictionPuppeteer]

But what do I say to the worker person to avoid being awkward and stating the obvious of "I'd like to ship a package"

[@0penpress]

when i ship items with popcorn the buyers always complain i use too much butter!

[@thedollofthemonthseries]

lol

[@fraley_]

I’m trying to send my gf hoodies and a card that’s it😭😭

[@andyholguin68]

same bruh LMFAO

[@Anya-ou3tk]

SAME I'm tryna send my bf a valentines giftttt please help tips do I need credit card or not 😭 and what's the name of shipping places

[@TheCuffufle]

this is great! I needed to know so I could send my long distance gf one of my jackets :)

[@cherylwilliams7220]

TheCuffufle this is 6 years old but same :0

[@Awsometurtle20]

@@cherylwilliams7220 yo im also sending something to a girl

[@hannahhuang6908]

lol same here, sending a shirt to my LDR bf :)

[@bravespirit1871]

Lol I wanna send something to my gf too

[@isabelnakagawa9560]

Lol here cuz I’m sending my long distance ex his jacket back. 💀

[@hollykonesky3158]

If you put it in the mailbox, how would you get a tracking number?

[@interstell_art829]

Have never sent packages before, but my ldr boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I wanted to send him a few gifts... This video was super helpful! ❤️

[@itsjustcrimson1415]

That’s so sweet

[@michaeljameson920]

I dont feel like paying money to send someone a box full of candy.

[@maia9787]

What will happen when I give my box to the mailman ?.. what will he do with it is what I wanna know...

[@Myce]

drive home and enjoy his gift.

[@mahzgon7308]

@@Myce lmaoo

[@lunarspace1196]

I think he'll do it for free then. I looked it up. Pretty sure he'll take it back to the office and mail it for you. You can also drop it in that blue collection mailbox that's on the side of the streets!

[@luisc2496]

So i can give it to the mail man as long as its under 70 lbs?

[@13tapioca]

69 ibs? lol

[@user-gk7bt5wh6m]

if it can fit in the mailbox

[@billyc768]

@@user-gk7bt5wh6m It doesn't have to fit in the mailbox. It just has to be under 70 lba

[@crazy10bears]

Too hard. Screw it.

[@crayzay2495]

I know

[@xbrakx]

Lol, he ain't need to read.

[@jkjk-lb8rm]

Do people actually use this process

[@SalamiStayFly]

😂😂😂

[@plurallove]

Where can I buy shipping boxes or cardboard paper for small items?

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

I'm just gonna chuck it as I hard as I can in the general direction of my recipient into the air and pray to Jesus and Vishnu.

[@Bobby_Duggy94]

How to have fun by your self. You will need: A hand Some Lotion Your favorite magazine ;) And some tissue. Optional: Vaseline A locked door

[@thedollofthemonthseries]

a locked door is not optional. You need it.

[@daisydollyerbie3796]

10 years ago damn

[@draquilacasket1719]

lmao I could lube up a TIMES mag.

[@freezerburning]

this comment belongs in a museum

[@kattia3186]

is it possible to just write the address and return address on the box and send it? where can i get a printed label without a printer?

[@jocelyncoyotl2722]

the things i do to ship a BTS photocard to my customers 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@katherine3733]

Haha

[@Anya-ou3tk]

I wanna ship valentines gift to my boyfriend but idk how and do I need a credit card to pay for the shipping bc I don't own one currently

[@MW3MANxDPRO]

Yo this is not complicated you literally put your item in a box, make sure it secure, take a piece of paper fold it to where it fits on the box, write your name and then your address on the top left corner and then the recipients name and address on the bottom right corner, bring it to the post office and pay normally around 10$

[@Anya-ou3tk]

Do you have to pay with credit card or j can use cash cuz I currently don't own a credit card and want to send my boyfriend a valentine gift

[@kyuma401]

If my object is small (about 30cm x 10cm x 5cm) can I just put it in the mail box? I'm afraid it won't go overseas to one of my friends.

[@pancakedood]

Thomas Burk seahorse.

[@wepbop6736]

Its sad that we have to look this up.

[@SalteeChip]

... I didn't know about black Monday....intersting though. :-)

[@williamsgamingchannel1563]

i want to ship a whale

[@bananamilkenjoyer2125]

WilliamsGamingChannel I want to ship todo and deku

[@scorpion9063]

I want to ship dildos

[@user-gk7bt5wh6m]

why would you ship your mother?

[@HaveIfoundYouuu]

is it true that you can put small packages into the mailboxes on the street? Has anyone tried it?

[@micdonalds.bathroom5855]

yes you can. I typically do this with my online sales. If the package is under 15 oz (or if it fits in the slot) then you can ship it in a blue USPS dropoff box.

[@aprilsteele1825]

I give up this person can get they're own Valentine's gift 🤷

[@bananamilkenjoyer2125]

I just wanna mail my little cousin his play dough...

[@MrAki2911]

I just want to send a charger to my friend he will just buy a new one....

[@nayelyquintuna7644]

how do i print the label or it is okay to just write it on the box idkk

[@TheKidzcomedy]

@sweettreats121 Well a small box but usps is not the best at international shipping so i would go to the ups store and let them pack it, they are good at packing.

[@xIpyschoIx]

So do i have to pay if i drop it in the mail box

[@pandalover6198]

Thank you for telling me

[@lonnieg2055]

I had no idea you could use popcorn lol that's great

[@tokyorose999]

this video actually helped a lot, but how do i get them to pick up at my house?

[@Native722]

Should we can just write the from and to address on the box? WTF?

[@simplymarilyn8088]

Native722 ikr LMAO

[@PrincessIrie]

What if it's just a bubble wrap envelope can we just put a stamp? Or do you need a shipping label??

[@NeoShadowWolf]

You need a shipping label, which you can buy at the post office or on usps.com. Stamps are for letters.

[@godisaliveglobalismisdead8819]

Everyone: sending their gfs hoodies and candy Me: same bro! We good bfs 👍🏼😂

[@darthvader6000]

i want to send just a t shirt how much will that cost me???

[@cfslice3606]

For Luke?

[@garbagemanmugshot]

well, idk what shipping rates in outer space would be

[@iamweird6453]

hhaaaaahahahahaa, elon musk can take care of your packages darth vader

[@SasukeFromPart1]

Looool

[@omfggabriel46]

Darth Vader I was honestly hoping for the replies to be helpful because I have the same question. Guess I forgot how the internet works lol

[@bbbrittanyyy]

Can we just put stamps on a box ??

[@djcrank]

they should use this tutorial in china and many other asian countries. Maybe then stuff will arrive properly.

[@latiinabitchh07]

The only thing I wanted to know is where do you get a standard machinable box. I know you can get them at the PO Office BUT! what if my items are at home? Do I have to pack them there at the location or can I go pick up a box or what. Help

[@martpetez520]

There free on usps website

[@izzy9687]

Me watching at 24 years old 🥸

[@johnbennett951]

I know how to graph sine and cosine but I can’t mail a box 📦 thx US school system

[@ruleaus7664]

Can I show up at the post office with just the item(s) so they'll pack it for me?

[@precasting]

did you ever find out the answer for this question

[@ruleaus7664]

Ali Cravins yes, they won’t pack it for you at the post office. They have all the materials you’ll need to do it yourself though. UPS store will pack it for you if you go there.

[@billyc768]

No. Don't be lazy.

[@nickjdaily]

Soooo.... Don't I need stamps of something?

[@Alex-zl5ht]

so can I re-use an Amazon box?

[@pancakedood]

Alex yes you can, but with your own shipping label.

[@Alex-zl5ht]

@@pancakedood will it be confusing to hthe post office?

[@pancakedood]

Alex no, just cross out all of your info.

[@Burningriverwizard]

that miata with the hardtop tho

[@stgmick]

@ below. well its not like people are going to be trashing it around. Just pack the mobile phone in a cardboard box and put some bubble wrap. The package should be fine.

[@taroseren]

Jesus why’s this so complicated just wanted to send my gf something for her birthday 🙄

[@thebigbanan]

I just want to return jeans :(

[@matflor7082]

Do you have to be 18 or older to send a sweater???

[@Phenix2828]

you could download postage on the website

[@Amy-cu7jz]

wait what about the stamps ? you don’t need it ?

[@MinePlush]

0:57 i remember that toy, there was a lot of controversy of it with it cussing

[@kateringutierrez511]

i want to send mail to loren gray but how do i do it :(

[@rukiromero3211]

should do one for eBay

[@yusiwoah]

So we don't need a stamp to send the package?

[@gerikody6074]

Like these comments make me feel so intelligent- hilarious!

[@catsunemiku1402]

okay so does mailing it from a mailbox cost as much/anything???

[@jairoherrera4040]

If I put a envelope like a small book 5o the drop box. How would I know how much stamps would I need?

[@rin1o286]

can you paint the box😐

[@moistpigeon3193]

I think you can ive seen people do custom lps unboxings and sometimes the box is painted but you might want to ask

[@zaynkataw83]

how'd he stick the address on?

[@farhaanhussainshah9523]

Thanks

[@sweettreats121]

I want to send makeup to a friend that lives internationally, is that illegal? And would I need a box for that?

[@crazybrickstudios7482]

How do you get those baggies that people mail small things in?

[@acidfriend47]

@PXHXIXL lol I dont think they ever show that, they should do it :)

[@TheOnlyAdriana]

i scheduled a pick up but was not charged? do i need to pay?

[@alexandersteffen7805]

great video

[@superlui3408]

I'm just a teen trying to send a plushy not a diamond ring why tf would I buy insurance

[@5treamjinmusicvideoforhisb221]

SuperLui 14 yeah but MORE terrible,I'm a 11 yo kid

[@roni2971]

Ok by where do the stamps go?!?!!

[@TheGrandeTwinz]

ok my gift is taking long i hope my long distance boyfriend did put my adress right omgggg so nervousee but excited

[@cimei133]

Where do I mail it? Is it at the community center

[@MP-mw9ph]

where do you find these boxes tho

[@mysticflutist4697]

Can you ship multiple packages to someone at once?

[@AriesExtras]

YOOO WTF MIATA AT 1:30

[@sappiredark]

Almost 26 and I can't even ship a letter. Idk if the school system failed me or my parents did or both but I'm playing catch up now 🙃🔫

[@codypg]

ill mail my package ;)

[@Coco-in7rh]

I want to try to send something out of state to a special someone, how can I do that???

[@Allyshears]

Does it need stamps?

[@alphaforce0939]

Ally Shears I know this is late but you dont

[@jairoherrera4040]

AlphaForce09 Then, may I ask what are Stamps for?

[@h2historychannel]

Can i send a bag? Without the box

[@Jermz1997]

Same here, but I'm sending her a shirt.

[@sweettreats121]

So I want to ship a bracelet to a friend, what do I do? Do I just put it in an envlope and ship it to their adress?

[@leggomyeggo50]

Couldn’t you just skip the postal office and just put it in your mailbox with the flag up?

[@cactusjack9574]

All this just to send something threw the mail lmao

[@Shon9tilR]

I always wondered what those machines were for lol.

[@vetalturlin1594]

I am pretty sure you can still buy handbook with all details you need on woodprix.

[@waiolaa]

can i hand write the shipping label

[@georgiascott8045]

I’m tryna help my bf figure it out so he can sent me the things he bought for me lol

[@purplefan26]

hes okay...

[@xavimaringarcia5910]

Where can I get the materials ?

[@hoochtube]

Orlando ZIPs start with 32xxx...hilarious info otherwise!! hahaha

[@Firehot4321]

I just want to send a friend a shirt. Why is this so complicated and pricey

[@zanderpander7878]

No stamp?

[@lunarspace1196]

You don't even have to go all the way to the mail office just drop it in that blue collection mailbox on the side of the streets...

[@brionnaw4849]

They have those at the post office closest to me. If I put my package/envelope in there how will I get tracking information? Will the shipping be free then since I didn’t take it inside?

[@aprilsteele1825]

Can we use an Amazon box?

[@stgmick]

0:33 fail.