Reminder: Ship 1 package free every Tuesday in October with Canada Post
Summary: ilikehockeyjerseys informs the community about Canada Post's promotion offering free shipping on one package every Tuesday in October via Snapship, with promo codes like OCT3. ypdc_dennis shares their experience utilizing the promo, noting a technical issue initially, while busybeas_books reports success on the first attempt. dobo5250 inquires about using the promo at a post office, receiving guidance from byto253 and ilikehockeyjerseys on utilizing Snapship for savings. The conversation also touches on differences between Canada Post rates and eBay, with ilikehockeyjerseys highlighting advantages of a Snap Ship account. Several participants share their experiences using free shipping promos, including a special BONUS22 code for an extra shipment, leading to various user experiences from successful savings to frustrating attempts.
Every October, Canada Post offers one free shipping label every Tuesday if you use Snapship.
You create the label as you normally would and enter a promo at checkout. The promo for today is OCT3. Every week the promo is usually formatted as OCT and then the date.
They also have free pickups all October if scheduled using Snapship.
I am sure most people here already know about the promo, but this. might save someone who hasn't heard about it $20.
ilikehockeyjerseys
OP2 years agoThank you to those who shared the BONUS22 code. It saved me $20.
reallynicestamps
·2 years agoI was able to use three labels for business this year.
And two of those were for DH to ship some high value stamps to an auction.
Still I don't often use packages or labels so that was about as many as I normally would use.
hansatrade
·2 years agoI used half of them (3): 2 normal + 1 bonus. Everything went smoothly. 😊
mrdutch1001
·2 years agoNo applicable sales so I was unable to use any of the the free Tuesdays, although DH was able to use 4 out of the 6...
My clothing "donations" are local, so no shipping of those either...
vintagenorth
·2 years agoI've managed to use 5 free labels so far (4 plus the bonus one) and have more to ship today (not on this ID) so will use my last one later this evening. I really appreciate getting these freebies from Canada Post!
ians_vintage
·2 years agoBeen unable to use the free shipping this year at all. Never an option for Expedited Parcel, only Regular/Xpresspost or Priority, so no way to add the code.
It's really weird, since the parcels I have tried with are all going within Canada, and are under the size requirements.
Feels like every year, this free ship Tuesdays becomes more cumbersome to use.
msau4301
·2 years agoI had no problems using it again this year and was very lucky I was able to use them all.
You do have to use Expedited Parcel option (it's the one the freebie is attached to) but it is usually defaulted to regular parcel, you just have to click the box with Expedited on step where you enter package info size and weight. You're right you can't add code on Regular, Xpress or Priority. You have to add to cart and I know it looks like you are going to pay (the regular amount shows) but the tiny (it is tiny) box where you put the code is on the last screen before you actually submit, as soon as code is entered the numbers go to zero, it's the same page you confirm your credit card (which they don't use but you have to put it anyways). Not sure if this helps if you get another to try, the day is still young.
flipistics
·2 years agoAre you signed in to Canada Post when you go to make the label? Expedited will only show as an option if you are signed in to your SfSB account.
dinomitesales
·2 years agoAlso a reminder to use your "Bonus" shipment if you haven't already (not on Tuesday, obviously).
I saw others sharing images of a card they received in the mail advertising Free Ship Tuesdays and also telling them they get one bonus free shipment for using the promotion last year. I didn't get one of those cards, or an email, so I assumed I wasn't eligible for the bonus shipment for some reason. But I decided to give it a shot today using Promo Code BONUS22 and lo and behold, it worked!
vintagenorth
·2 years ago@dinomitesales
Do you happen to know how long after I print my Free Shipping Tuesday label I have to actually ship the item? I'm asking because I have recently had surgery and may not be able to get out to a post office for a while. I kind of remember someone saying that the tracking number was good for about 60 days.
dinomitesales
·2 years agoJust make sure you print it out (or at least save it to a PDF) within 5 days of creating the label.
It should remain valid for a very long time, something like a year if I recall correctly, but Canada Post doesn't advertise the exact length of time it's good for.
byto253
·2 years agoLooking for the far north address and info to send donations to. It looks like the free ship for tomorrow is available so would like to make use of it.
vintagenorth
·2 years ago@byto253
Here are the addresses that @femmefan1946 gave out last year :
Kataujaq Safe Shelter, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Women Shelter Apex, 3118 Aiggilii Aqqut, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Inuvik Transition House Society 20 Tumma St, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
i think it's a great idea to do this.
ilikehockeyjerseys
OP2 years agoBumped because today is another free shipping Tuesday.
The code should be OCT17.
byto253
·2 years agoThat is the code, used it today.
Did any one else get a card in the mail giving you a Bonus FREE shipment to use anytime during October? It says "As a thank you for participating in last year's Free Shipping Tuesdays program we're giving you an exclusive extra free package."
mrdutch1001
·2 years agoThe email I received from Canada Post near end of September, gave details for the extra free promo code that is good anytime during October.
msau4301
·2 years ago"Did any one else get a card in the mail giving you a Bonus FREE shipment to use anytime during October? It says "As a thank you for participating in last year's Free Shipping Tuesdays program we're giving you an exclusive extra free package."
Yes, I got mine in September and used it then (not on a Tuesday). It can be used any day of the week in addition to the free Tuesdays.
snoopwiz
·2 years agoMy freebie email said I can use the extra bonus any day from Sept 19 until end of Oct. Note, there are 5 Tuesdays in Oct this year. Thank you CP for the 6 freebies.
msau4301
·2 years agoThanks for pointing that out, I hadn't noticed there were 5 Tuesdays, nice bonus!
ypdc_dennis
·2 years agoGot the card (and an email) with the BONUS22 code. Used it today (Wednesday) and saved $17. 😁
vintagenorth
·2 years agoI always make use of some of the free shipping Tuesdays but this year I was surprised that I did not get an email or a card in the mail advising me of the dates. Seemed strange. Maybe I didn't mail enough using Snap Ship this year?
regs43
·2 years agoGot it to work around 330am printed it and headed to bed lol. Saved 29.00
regs43
·2 years ago12:27AM Oct 10 currently not working, guess the sites still on holidays!
ypdc_dennis
·2 years ago2:20am EDT - code OCT10 worked with no problems.
Saved around $13. I normally would have used registered lettermail for today's lucky package.
rocketscollectibles
·2 years agoDoes CP actually offer better rates than on ebay? Made a business account 2 years ago and never used it. With tracking on small packages being under $8 now with expedited lite, for some people i'm not even sure that free label is worth the time figuring.
ilikehockeyjerseys
OP2 years agoThey have different savings tiers that are based on the volume that you do. You need to ship quite a bit to unlock the top savings level.
In general, they won't be cheaper than eBay for most people. Flat rate boxes might be cheaper in unique cases (smaller heavy items that are shipped cross country). If you buy your flat rate boxes online through the Canada Post store while logged in, they will apply the purchase to your savings level.
It is still worth having a Snap Ship account because there are certain things you can do when printing a label with Snap Ship that you cannot do on eBay. An example is that you can mark a package 'Do Not Safe Drop' or 'Card For Pickup'. Which are both good security features if you send a very expensive or unique item that you do not want left at the customer's door. This is not something I would do for every package, but it might come in handy at one point.
You also receive a proper tax invoice for GST/HST purposes, which eBay doesn't seem to be doing (unless I just can't find it). If you are registered for GST, this amounts to a discount since you can claim the GST as an input tax credit (5-15 percent depending on the destination province).
Still, this promotion is 5 free labels during October. That will be $100 or so in savings for most people.
doc_scribe
·2 years agoI've never encountered s-o-o-o many screens for what should be a snappy one page process.
Other than that 'shipping-for-dummies' workflow, clear sailing here too...
luv4orphans
·2 years agoNo they don't, not that I know of. Better to print the labels through ebay for a better discount. I have a small business account thru CP and I think we get 5% off, not a lot. I use the flat box rate most of my bags. That saves quite a bit than if I were using my own packaging. A bit ridiculous to me as its another object polluting the environment instead of reusing a box I already have. Not sure on reasoning behind that as its practically the same weight, maybe not the same dimensions but still.
On the lite parcel now, does that mean that we should update all our listings that qualify for this rate. Its a good thing as shipping costs play a big role in whether we sell or not.
dobo5250
·2 years agocan you get the promo code and thereby the free shipment at the post office when you have abusinees account - i only use counter post office services??- can never get anything online at the post office to work
thanks for the tips over the years
byto253
·2 years agoHave to sigin in and use snap ship.
ilikehockeyjerseys
OP2 years agoWhen you create a label, you will receive a confirmation e-mail to the e-mail associated with your Canada Post account. Included in that e-mail is a QR code. You can show the QR code to the person at the Post Office. They can use it to print the label for you.
If the issue is that you do not have a scale, the weight limit is 5KG. I am unsure of the volumetric weight. You should be able to put in a high weight and be slightly generous with the LxWxH and still get 0 dollar shipping. You want to guess high in case your package is re-assessed by Canada Post.
It only takes a few minutes to register for an account. There are 5 Tuesdays in October. That could represent a savings of 100 dollars or more. In my opinion, it is worth doing.
pansy19
·2 years agoThis is what happened to me Today trying to use Free Tuesday for Small Bussines Expedited Parcel inside Canada.
This is first time since CP introduce free Tuesday I tried to use that free shipping.
I spent 2 hours to create shipping label , first they asked me to put Credit Card Information and Pay.
Then I was able to create label, never get confirmation .
Went to 2 different CP PO , Clerks wasn't able to use code , said must to do it online .
Called CP Customer Service , said that they do not print for Customers , go to Staples.
I bought Flat Rate Box, the Clerk didn't give me Tracking # . Gave me Receipt from buying Flat Box .
Again called CP CS , told me thet Tracking must be on the bottom on receipt beside bar code.
What a HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE !
Never used free shipping - never will.
Spend more $ for fuel than that shipping cost . Waste of time and nerves .
msau4301
·2 years agoThat's too bad you couldn't take advantage of the Free Tuesdays. I know it is a pain at first to get used to the set up and you do have to give a credit card even though they don't ever use it but when it works it is worth the hassle. I have taken advantage of it every year, every week including last year allowing Tracked Packet USA and it really does seem simpler once you've done it a few times. I had a small snag this year mysel as I didn't realize the credit card they had on file had expired and it took me a few tries to figure it out.
I print my labels at home (with a cheap Canon printer I bought about 5 years ago and is still working!) but I know I've seen people with their QR codes at the post office in line get it done there. I go to Canada Post outlet at Shoppers. If you didn't get confirmation email (which is where the code would also be) something must have gone wrong. Here is blurb about it from Canada Post website:
Prepare your package at home and ship it across Canada, to the US or anywhere in the world. Create, pay for and print your shipping label online. Then drop it off at any post office. Don’t have a printer? Prepare and purchase your label online, then visit a post office with your email receipt on your mobile device – we’ll print the label for you.
pansy19
·2 years agoNo we can't . I tried doesn't work from PO. Must to do it online.
busybeas_books
·2 years agoMine worked first time, saved $28, 2.2kg Nova Scotia to Calgary
ypdc_dennis
·2 years ago12:15am: "Sorry, but there is a technical issue stopping us from continuing. Please try again."
It may take a number of tries before the "The promo code has been applied to the qualifying weight of your shipment." message appears. My third attempt worked. Saved $19 versus sending using discounted stamps.
😁