Prepaid Express Post Envelope

[pioneergirl210]

I have a potential customer in Ontario (I am from Saskatchewan). They feel my shipping is too high and would buy if I shipped Prepaid Express Post Envelope. I can't find it in my drop down menu. I would be glad to find a cheaper shipping option but don't know how to do it.  I find shipping to be quite confusing so far.  Can anybody help me please? I would very much appreciate it.

[pjcdn2005]

Very few of your items are small enough to ship in an express flat rate envelope and unless you are both in the same zone, which you aren't, it's rarely less expensive to use one of those envelopes.  If you want to share which item the buyer is asking about, we might be able to help.

[pioneergirl210]

Thank you so much for your help. The item is Nike Men's Small Dri Fit Track Pants. They weigh at total of 300g in a polymailer 31x31x1. Sent regular parcel post it costs 17.94. I could probably fit it into a Prepaid Express Post Envelope 26X15.9X1.5 but that would cost 16.01. Hardly a great saving. Have I sent you all the information you need? If not, let me know what else you need. Thanks so much!

[pjcdn2005]

I think that price is for a regional envelope which could be used in the western provinces plus some postal codes starting with P so that might work for your buyer if they are in the right area. But I have an envelope in front of me and I honestly don't know if I could even fit a tshirt in one of these.The outside of the package is 26cm x 16 cm. A regular size business envelope is 24 x 11 so the xpresspost one is not that much larger. But ultimately it is up to you how you ship it. I haven't used a small flat rate box but I think those are around $18 so that would be more. You might be able to ship it lettermail if packaged properly but there is a risk without delivery confirmation. If you have small business number for Canada Post (free online) You could try net parcel through Paypal. I believe they have some good UPS rates. But ultimately it is up to you if you want to use another method other than Canada Post. For me it is a major hassle because there is no UPS depot close by.