Hi Mdzone5,

I thought you might like to know there is no email link on your member page, thus no way to email you.

To set up your email link, just go to the bottom on any page here, and click on Member Pages
Then click on Edit your Personal Information, Page, and Preferences
You will then probably be asked to login in again.
Then check the box Allow other users to send you email via forms at our site.

That will place a link on your member page, making it handy for members (potential traders) to reach you in the future..

Another thought here. depending upon just where a member is located, a flat rate box is not always the most bang for one's postage buck.
Example, depending upon where a member is located, I can send a 19 LB box to someone close for less than $11.00.
10 LBS if a little farther
6 LBS farther yet.
down to 3 LBS to the farthest member.

It might be something to consider. I don't usually respond to Flat Rate Offers, as they usually aren't the best value for me. I have a digital scale and that helps so much to determine the best value...flat rate or otherwise.

Happy Gardening and trading.

Sue

Hello Sue,

Thank You for the notice on the email problem.
I had not posted in a while and overlooked the fact I need to update.

About the Flat Rate...I must disagree with you. I too have a digital postage meter as we have a small business and shipping accuracy demands the need for one. We ship regularly and use UPS and USPS.

If I am shipping a smaller amount I do vary my shipping methods...but in this case the Flat Rate Priority is best as it is the same rate NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE. You can reverse zips all day and the rate stays the same.

Also...I can put upto 70 POUNDS IN THIS BOX for the $11.00.
If it fits in a box and not over 70lbs, it's covered.
With the added assurance these plants are only in COMMUTE 3 DAYS OR LESS. That alone is a huge positive for me. I get healthy plants FAST.

I do agree that some methods of shipping are better in certain situations....but from what I have to ship in this one...the $11.00 box PLUS THE ASSURANCE that these plants are only in commute FOR 3 DAYS verses the no assurance of
regular shipping is worth the difference.

For close by addresses... standard parcel rates still take 3-5 days and have been known to take upto 9 days because the mail, even if sent in the same area, has collection/sorting centers that it is rerouted to. In other words, you have no assurance of a 3 day or less delivery just because the zip code is closer to yours.

While I understand if someone else has different views this seems best for me.

Thank you
mdzone5

I have lots of Pink Tall Evening Primrose plants. I would like some of your bee balm.