USPS new flat rate BOXES!!!!

Cool! When did they start that?
I always underestimate the shipping charges and wind up digging out of my pocket..... Although I don't mind for most people.

Here are the details

The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box is $7.70 for any U.S. destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum.
• The inside dimensions for the two boxes available are 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" and 13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375".
• The contents of the flat rate box must be neatly contained inside of the box with adhesive packaging tape.
• The box must close securely and retain its shape when taped with adhesive.
• The shape of the box may not be changed or enlarged to fit its contents.

Yeah, I just saw these yesterday when I was at the po. Unfortunately these 2 boxes really don't fit anything I ship....ever. So while I'm glad they did this, it wont work for me. *sigh*

Besides I can usually ship cheaper using some of the other boxes USPS provides.

I think it's a great idea, the USPS is finally getting the picture! Way to go USPS.

Went llooking for some of these flat rate boxes today and the rural PO's near don't have any yet, but, you can order them online. I figured you paid $7.70 for the box as it would already have to postage onit, but I was wrong. You can order the boxes right from the USPS site at no charge and they are delivered to your door in 10-14 days, again at no charge. 25 boxes to to a pack.

An 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" box will hold 24.7 lbs of Flourite Red.

To send cross country via Priority Mail $23.30, now with a flat rate box it's only $7.70. Think of the saving in shipping bags of fish. The box shape will also allow for a large volume of plants.

The box holds 1.9 cubic gallons.