ode I'm not rich, nor even close to, but I'm at the point that I'm going with 'what is stable'. IOW, I've started choosing the service that is best/fastest, for those that buy from me. Just this a.m. I've labeled 3 boxes going various places. Every box would have been cheaper, a couple by $4, using USPS with stated same delivery times, even lower through PS, no doubt. This was via SS. It is a PITA to go through PS, and they do not send links for tracking that you can just 'click' on.....must always sign in, go to their site......I check my trackings daily, a few times.... PITA. And at this point in life, I'm not going to worry whether they are even cheaper.
USPS sucks
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DeepRed I wonder why they do with all the stuff that falls out of boxes.
I used to know of a website that had auctions of 'unclaimed' articles from UPS, FedEx, USPS.
Unclaimed....yeah...right!!
With the strapping tape, it can't tear open. Esp. when you wrap the whole box in it like I do.
Trust no one. Life's motto.
Par4QC I don’t know what kind of postal zone you live in but mine is like LB’s. $$24.00 priority for a Hybrid is what I get out here too. I don’t ship anymore. I sell locally on Marketplace now.
I’m laughing at Fed Ex…. They are sending out my replacement TM driver head. It’s taking over 10 days. The tracker looks like Billy’s “wandering map” from The Family Circus.
5 days later
FYI....
USPS is increasing shipping rates twice in July 
Here's what's changing on July 1st
Ground Advantage is increasing by up to $2.11:
Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments that weigh more than 1 pound are increasing by up to $2.11, mostly in 1-5 pounds.
Weight-Based Ground Advantage for shipments less than 1 pound are increasing by up to 33 cents for zones 6-8.
Ground Advantage Cubic rates are increasing by up to $1.67.
Priority Mail is increasing by up to $3.10:
Weight-Based Priority Mail rates are increasing by up to $3.10.
Priority Mail Cubic rates are increasing by up to $2.97.
Priority Mail Flat Rate prices are increasing by up to $1.18.
The new rates will lower the maximum discounts available for USPS compared to Retail Pricing from 89% to 88%.
Here's what's changing on July 14th
Media Mail rates will increase by up to 56 cents.
Signature Confirmation is going up by 20 cents to $3.70.
2 months later
Sending a club to @backinit but didn't have a box as I thought I did. Could not locate a box in town, ordered one from USPS (tube they called it but a triangle box). The USPS website and Pirateship did not list the box. Tried USPS and listed the box size and had to use Ground Advantage but USPS said can't since box is marked Priority. Directed me to wrap the box as they said then Priority marking is used not the printed label I purchased online. Would not send Priority since not in their system although I ordered from them--took a week to get here. Too goofy. Hope it gets there.
Pirateship.com. You're welcome.
sdandrea1 They were higher and did not recognize the box. However, they are easier to use.
Bravopilot did not recognize the box
Let me see if I can explain this properly.....
Those triangular tubes do have 4 sides/dimensions.
Looking at the end of the tube, you see 3 flat 'sides'.
The 4th dimension is the flat end of the tube.......measure from the flat bottom to the ^ point at the top.....in a straight vertical line.
Typically, the 3 flat sides are the same. So, when asked for the dimensions....measure length + 1 side + the vertical.
And you are good to go!!
BTW...this not 'The Rex" way....it is the USPS way.
Geezus, it's not that difficult. 
Par4QC thanks for this, I actually used the dimensions on the box. USPS did not like but the "tube" is on the way
4 months later
My Mom sent our Christmas gifts via USPS, signature required. Today I found the package sitting on the porch with the box damaged with a "We Care" note attached to it. The box was completely empty.
