Comments on: International First-Class Mail:Print Labels From Your Computer http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/ Stained Glass & More! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:26:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: GoTo http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-51079 GoTo Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:17:28 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-51079 My pleasure! I know I've struggled in the past so I share what I've learned myself and from others as I go. :) My pleasure! I know I’ve struggled in the past so I share what I’ve learned myself and from others as I go. :)

]]> By: Cherylz http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-19447 Cherylz Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:29:01 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-19447 Amazing how you've addressed every single question I've been fretting over for the last SIX hours. How do I thank you enough?! Amazing how you’ve addressed every single question I’ve been fretting over for the last SIX hours. How do I thank you enough?!

]]> By: GoTo http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-12112 GoTo Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:15:46 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-12112 You're welcome! Only packages over 13 oz with postage stamps must be handed off to a postal worker. If it is over 13 oz and has a label where the postage was paid online you can drop that in any mailbox. We don't use labels with a green stripe so I'm not sure what you mean. We print on plain white labels; I cut the sheet in half so that it is one half-sheet label per page. What prints out on the second half (when you don't cut the page in half or turn off the receipt) is just a receipt I don't need since I've got the electronic record. If you cut the sheet in half you can put the green stripe up or down, however you like. You’re welcome! Only packages over 13 oz with postage stamps must be handed off to a postal worker. If it is over 13 oz and has a label where the postage was paid online you can drop that in any mailbox.

We don’t use labels with a green stripe so I’m not sure what you mean. We print on plain white labels; I cut the sheet in half so that it is one half-sheet label per page. What prints out on the second half (when you don’t cut the page in half or turn off the receipt) is just a receipt I don’t need since I’ve got the electronic record. If you cut the sheet in half you can put the green stripe up or down, however you like.

]]> By: Katie http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-12102 Katie Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:17:54 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-12102 hi! Thank you so much for this info, I am currently in process of doing my shipping from home :) If I have a package that is over 13oz but has a postage-paid label printed out using Paypal's shipping options - do I have to take THAT into the Post Office? Or, is it just packages that are over 130z and have actual postage stamps on them? Also, since I have you - I'm wracking my brain and googling like mad to find out how to print that blasted second green-stripe label, once I've used the first label on the sheet (do you use the label stock from Avery with the green stripe?) It seems the only way to make it work is to have the green stripe on the bottom of the label for the second package. Is this okay - or do you know if the green stripe has to be on the top of the label? thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it. Sincerely, Katie hi! Thank you so much for this info, I am currently in process of doing my shipping from home :)

If I have a package that is over 13oz but has a postage-paid label printed out using Paypal’s shipping options – do I have to take THAT into the Post Office? Or, is it just packages that are over 130z and have actual postage stamps on them?

Also, since I have you – I’m wracking my brain and googling like mad to find out how to print that blasted second green-stripe label, once I’ve used the first label on the sheet (do you use the label stock from Avery with the green stripe?) It seems the only way to make it work is to have the green stripe on the bottom of the label for the second package. Is this okay – or do you know if the green stripe has to be on the top of the label?

thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely, Katie

]]> By: GoTo http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-11052 GoTo Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:53:44 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-11052 You're welcome! The customs form is submitted online, but if any package is over 13 oz and has stamps to cover the postage you need to hand it to a postal worker. For most First Class International packages, the label & customs form is printed right on the 1/2 sheet label/paper that can be taped to the package. For packages that require the more advanced customs form it takes several sheets of paperwork (Priority Mail--non-envelope/small flat rate box). The label and customs form should be printed on paper--it takes 3 sheets--then inserted in the clear plastic envelopes provided by your post office or shipped to you for free from <a href="http://www.usps.com/shipping/supplies.htm?from=home_shipstartfinish&page=stockuponsupplies" rel="nofollow">USPS.com Supplies</a>. In my PO I can just walk to the counter and leave packages that already have the postage on them without standing in line. Maybe your post office allows that too? You’re welcome!

The customs form is submitted online, but if any package is over 13 oz and has stamps to cover the postage you need to hand it to a postal worker.

For most First Class International packages, the label & customs form is printed right on the 1/2 sheet label/paper that can be taped to the package.

For packages that require the more advanced customs form it takes several sheets of paperwork (Priority Mail–non-envelope/small flat rate box). The label and customs form should be printed on paper–it takes 3 sheets–then inserted in the clear plastic envelopes provided by your post office or shipped to you for free from USPS.com Supplies.

In my PO I can just walk to the counter and leave packages that already have the postage on them without standing in line. Maybe your post office allows that too?

]]> By: Kelly http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-10992 Kelly Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:14:29 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-10992 Hello. I have a question for you. I talked to a postal worker today and mentioned this method, as he knows I've been considering an alternate method to spending 30 mins out of my day just to ship first class international packages! Can you tell I'm tired of it ;) He wanted to know about the copies of the customs forms, so I was wondering when you use the shipping assistant do copies electronically get filed with the USPS automatically? Also, can you print the label onto paper and just tape it on the package? Thanks very much for your help :) Hello. I have a question for you. I talked to a postal worker today and mentioned this method, as he knows I’ve been considering an alternate method to spending 30 mins out of my day just to ship first class international packages! Can you tell I’m tired of it ;) He wanted to know about the copies of the customs forms, so I was wondering when you use the shipping assistant do copies electronically get filed with the USPS automatically? Also, can you print the label onto paper and just tape it on the package?

Thanks very much for your help :)

]]> By: GoTo http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-10818 GoTo Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:47:25 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-10818 If you use Paypal, you'll be shipping Priority Mail International (or a faster service, since that's all they offer) and you'll need to print it out on plain paper, three sheets in all I think, and put it in an envelope on the outside of the box. The PO will give you free clear plastic envelopes to put it all in if you ask or you can order them free online from USPS.com. On those three sheets the customs form will be printed. If you use Paypal, you’ll be shipping Priority Mail International (or a faster service, since that’s all they offer) and you’ll need to print it out on plain paper, three sheets in all I think, and put it in an envelope on the outside of the box. The PO will give you free clear plastic envelopes to put it all in if you ask or you can order them free online from USPS.com. On those three sheets the customs form will be printed.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-10796 Rebecca Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:08:18 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-10796 If I'm using Paypal to print shipping labels, how/where do I print the customs form??? If I’m using Paypal to print shipping labels, how/where do I print the customs form???

]]> By: Lavengro http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-8530 Lavengro Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:55:20 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-8530 Thanks for a great Article and I shall be spending quite some time reading around here :) Thanks for a great Article and I shall be spending quite some time reading around here :)

]]> By: laura http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-3952 laura Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:26:01 +0000 http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2008/02/20/international-first-class-mailprint-labels-from-your-computer/#comment-3952 Great info, informative as usual! Great info, informative as usual!

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