Canada Post Prepaid Products Introduction
Today, when I try to search for a good way to post my gift, I find an interesting question like this:
I live in BC and sell to a lot of buyers in MB, ON, QC and further east. Sometimes I sell to some pretty remote cities, and small prepaid Xpresspost seems to be cheaper in some cases (mostly for regional envelopes).
I love that they have National flat rate boxes again! I often get stuck paying $20+ and now I can save a few bucks or more with the small box. I just saved $8 the other day -shipping a larger package to a small town in MB!
I'm curious what other Canadian sellers do to save on shipping costs (besides the measley CP biz discount and shipping letterpost/no tracking)?
Can you save by buying prepaid envelopes in bulk or on the website? My local post offices often run out of the small regional bubble envelopes (so I just end up using the non padded ones). Is it possible to get those labels and use your own envelope?
I don't use online shipping but wondering if that could save me much more than the 5% discount I already get?
I think many people will have a similar problem, when they want to sell something or maybe just post a gift to their friend. So on this page, I would like to introduce some prepaid products like flat rate boxes, xpresspost prepaid envelopes from Canada Post. I hope it can help you to save more money and make a better plan about how to post your things.
Buy in advance and ship anytime
Flat-rated, postage-included prepaid envelopes are a convenient way to ship and manage your costs. Choose from a variety of sizes and formats for shipping within Canada, to the U.S. and to international destinations.
Prepaid envelopes include:
On-time delivery guarantee.
Delivery confirmation and the ability to track your items online.
Up to $100 liability coverage for loss or damage (shipments within Canada and to the U.S. only).
Need a signature upon delivery?
Priority™ — A signature option is available at no additional charge. Simply check the option box on the envelope. Xpresspost™ — For deliveries within Canada, signature stickers can be purchased and used as required. For deliveries to the U.S. and other international destinations, signature is automatically captured.
Prepaid envelopes for business
For business shipping within Canada, you can choose between prepaid envelopes with or without a pre-affixed shipping label and unique tracking code, depending on your needs.
Pricing and how to ship
Pricing is based on the service type, size and destination. You can purchase prepaid envelopes at your local post office, or buy online now.
Envelope types and sizes
Priority prepaid envelopes for within Canada
Local — next day
Regional/national — next day1
Xpresspost prepaid envelopes within Canada
Local — next day
Regional — next day1
National — 2 days1
Xpresspost Prepaid envelopes (bubble) within Canada
Local — next day
Regional — next day1
National — 2 days1
Xpresspost – USA prepaid envelope
Delivery in 2 or 3 days1
Size Size
Letter3 318 mm x 241 mm
(12 1⁄2 in. x 9 1⁄2 in.)
Xpresspost – International prepaid envelope
Delivery in 4 or 7 business days1
Size Size
Letter3 380 mm x 240 mm
(15 in. x 9 7⁄16 in.)
Now, I think you have a better understanding of how to choose a suitable product. If you have any other questions, please contact us, our professional team will help you with any problem about that.