Otherwise would use a (preferably free USPS PM if possible) box. Anything under 16 ounces or under can go the cheaper USPS First Class rates in your own non-USPS envelopes & boxes, but the post office won't tell you that because they hope you pay for the more expensive Priority Mail, Priority Mail Flat Rate Small, Medium (two types with different dimensions listed by. Pretty much would only use the tyvek if item is unbreakable or to shave weight just under next pound if can be safely done. Tyvek envelopes are labeled 'Priority Shipping' which is meant for shipments over a pound. Things like heavy plastic heatsealed clamshell packaged items (the ones you tear your hands up or stab yourself with utility knife trying to open) are well suited - they don't get scuffed up and keeps shipped weight down. Also in cases where item is already boxed but would be double boxed to protect finish on interior box from picking up grime, but double boxing would push it over 2lb or 3lb, while using a tyvek as outer protection would stay under 2lb or 3lb, etc. Its also the price to ship a 2-pound box to Zone 8 via regular retail Priority Mail rates. Over 16oz (FCM off the table), and item is suited to it and non-breakable (like a sweater) and saves me the 15ยข for my own poly envelope. 16.10 is the retail postage cost to ship a Medium flat rate box. Rarely use the tyveks, but can be of use for certain items. As others said, same as a zoned Priority Mail, by weight box. ) Is Priority Mail Tyvek envelope flat rate. >So you're listing it as Priority Mail Thick Envelope/Package in Ebay when printing the label? Virtually indestructible - Tyvek material is ten times stronger than paper.
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