Postal Letter

Does USPS provide free envelopes and boxes?

I've just checked out the USPS online store and seen most of the packaging supplies are listed as "no charge." How does this work? Are they really free that I can get as many as I like? Or the shipping fees will increase if I choose those rather than using my own boxes?

Public Comments

1. Yes. I just walk in and take what I need. The shipping fees to don't change based on the box. It all is depedant on it's destination, box size, and weight. I am an avid ebayer.
2. I think they will give you certain supplies free, for express mail or Priority mail but not the other stuff you see at the post office store
3. No, you have to pay for them, usually a dollar or two depending on the size, but the larger ones can be more I think.
4. Each envelope you pick up; priority and express; have set flat prices for them. Though you don't actually pay for them when you pick them up, when you go to the window to pay for the postage, your flat rate will then be charged, along with any additional weight and destination charges.
5. There are two sets of stuff. Online you get free envelopes, boxes, tape, tyvek bags etc for free. On hand at the PO there is usually a lot less available. In either case there are also many things to buy if your items don't fit into a very select category. Normally at the post office there are mostly boxes specifically for express and priority mail, which are free and the rest are for sale.
6. Yes, I have ordered several envelopes and boxes online at the USPS site. They are free and you do not have to pay for shipping on them to your home.
7. They are 100% Free! I get them a lot. I have never been charged. Good Luck!