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USA Shipping Zones question

genteelfroggenteelfrog
edited December 2014 in Brick Owl Vote Up1Vote Down
Hi all - more newbie questions. I have set up our automated checkout shipping for first class package, easy enough. Now I'm trying to give priority mail options but I don't see where I can enter USPS zone information, which affects the pricing on all priority mail packages (except flat rate envelope).

Any help appreciated. :)

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  • minicoopers11minicoopers11
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    Yeah, this is problematic. Even for low weights, Priority and Parcel Select rates for Zones 8/9 are double the rates for Zones 1/2.
  • DagsBricksDagsBricks
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    Besides which, many midsize orders could qualify for a flat rate padded envelope which is $5.05 for anywhere across the USPS delivery area. Not to mention the flat rate boxes which are limited by volume.

    I generally charge for the most expensive priority rate then refund any remainder. Not elegant but it works for how few domestic priority orders I get.
  • OvertheBrickOvertheBrick
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    I have been trying to make it easy for the customers and picked a low median.
    Occasionally I can't fit things in a small box or flat rate envelope safely and I end up loosing a bit on shipping but on average things even up nicely.
  • minicoopers11minicoopers11
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    Besides which, many midsize orders could qualify for a flat rate padded envelope which is $5.05 for anywhere across the USPS delivery area. Not to mention the flat rate boxes which are limited by volume.

    I generally charge for the most expensive priority rate then refund any remainder. Not elegant but it works for how few domestic priority orders I get.
    Let's not even get in to flat rate and regional rate...LOL
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