Anyone know any shipping tricks to pay less?

[chlobo]

I have to ship something valued at $30 back to the people we bought it from (my mistake in ordering it). It is a large but very light package (30x13x5 & 5 lbs). So far the cheapest I can get is USPS is $15. Any thoughts on doing this cheaper?

[legaleagle]

Did you already create accounts with fedex and UPS websites to check their pack it yourself rates?

[chlobo]

Yes. UPS was even more expensive than the post office.

[khm]

Back in the day, I remember FedEx being cheapest to ship strollers. Their package measurements fit those large boxes at a lower rate than the others.

But, for a $30 item, I think it's just a fact you'll lose a large % lot to ship it back. Can you re-sell it locally?

Is to going to a business or a residence? If you can send it to their business, it might be cheaper. (UPS is a lot more when sending to a residence.)

[AngB]

Usually USPS is the cheapest option and I don't think there are any ways to get around sending it back for anything less than parcel post.

Reselling it is probably your best option.

I always "love" how my MIL pays $20 shipping to send us a big box of dollar store crap that is broken in 2 days or I end up sending off to Goodwill.

[candaceb]

Did you look up the usps rate if you "click and ship" printing and paying for the label online? That can save up to 20%

[PZMommy]

The size of the box matters more than the weight. Try to get it in the smallest box possible.

[LD92599]

Fedex ground is usually fairly inexpensive. Also if you are near Staples, they ship ups and there's often coupons