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Originally Posted by ckelly78z

I don't understand how the post office charged that much to send, when using thier own boxes is a fraction of that cost.

https://shippingeasy.com/blog/4-ways-youre-overspending-on-shipping/

I'm assuming it was the "express" shipping that caused it to cost so much. Just regular priority would have been cheaper. Also, using one of their "flat rate" boxes or envelopes also would have been cheaper.