Postage/Packaging Question

**booner** · 12-27-2009, 06:34 PM

Anyone know if you could use a "Priority Mail" labeled box and affix 1st class postage? ...or do you have to pay for priority postage. I'm returning a cell phone and the small priority boxes are perfect, but I have a pre-paid 1st class shipping label.

**dk_alaskan** · 12-27-2009, 06:40 PM

tape over anything saying "priority" with tape that is dark coloured, packing tape works great for this.

**booner** · 12-27-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by dk_alaskan

tape over anything saying "priority" with tape that is dark coloured, packing tape works great for this.

That'll work. I was trying to avoid taping the whole thing

**dk_alaskan** · 12-27-2009, 07:15 PM

if thats the case, wrap it in butcher paper, sharpie the address in and call er good

**Severine** · 12-28-2009, 11:41 AM

If they figure out you used a Priority Mail box for First Class, they'll return or deliver it postage due for the difference. I know people who have used the boxes inside out and everything who got hit with the extra charge after mailing it. Be careful.

**booner** · 12-28-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Severine

If they figure out you used a Priority Mail box for First Class, they'll return or deliver it postage due for the difference. I know people who have used the boxes inside out and everything who got hit with the extra charge after mailing it. Be careful.

I was at the post office today and asked about this...the clerk told me the same thing. Phone is now going in a granola bar box.

**jimmygarison** · 03-06-2017, 11:03 AM

Product boxes are boxes, specifically designed for the purpose of packaging products. In addition, these boxes are also used for promotion and branding.