[pct-l] Bearvault as bounce box

[Jackie McDonnell]

Regional rates are cheaper than flat rates.
On Nov 18, 2014 7:26 PM, "Gail Van Velzer" <vanvelzer at charter.net> wrote:

> I can also add that the flat rate boxes need to be used if you plan to
> send them on without more postage.  They also can't be opened.  If you plan
> to open them, then use regular postage boxes which most likely will be
> cheaper, depending on weight and zip code.
> Golly
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie McDonnell" <yogihikes at gmail.com
> >
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Bearvault as bounce box
>
>
>  A BearVault as a bounce box would cost a fortune in postage.  Anything
>> that
>> is not the typical square/rectangle will cost more, because it cannot be
>> processed by the USPS machines.  An actual person has to handle it.
>>
>> A regional rate box is cheapest.
>>
>> Yogi
>> www.yogisbooks.com
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 6:51 PM, Ted Rosen <trosen8231 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  I'm planning to hike the PCT this year. I am from Canada, and don't have
>>> a
>>> US base to send and receive supply boxes during the hike. I own a
>>> Bearvault
>>> which I would intend to use in the required sections. Is it practical to
>>> use
>>> my Bearvault as a bounce box for basic resupply items such as guidebooks,
>>> maps, and items needed towards the end of the trip, rather than the
>>> standard
>>> fixed rate postal boxes or 5 gal paint buckets?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ted
>>>
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