You can use the jig to estimate and shape your payload. When shipping clothing, I prefer to stuff everything into a Tyvek or zipper seal bag. It keeps the contents safer (especially the Tyvek) and dry. I then stuff the bag into the jig and apply the shipping tape in such a way that the shape is maintained by the pressure from the tape and not the vacuum of the squeezed out air.



Put your bound payload into the box and seal with the provided strip making sure to avoid wrinkles. Reinforce your seal with shipping tape. I strongly suggest using clear shipping tape (yes there is also brown shipping tape) so that your package still looks like a Flat Rate shipping envelope. Remember, if they think you have altered the envelope, they may refuse to accept it for the special flat rate. Your package can be up to 70 lbs. If it were to contain a 3 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 6 1/8 block of lead, that would be 77lbs 4oz.



If you use masking tape or office (scotch, magic, crystal, etc.) tape they will reject your package outright. Don't taunt them on this.



If you order online and print your own shipping the cost is $4.75, if you go into the post office it is $4.95.



Enjoy saving 50% or more on you shipping!