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Subject: postage estimate WAY off!
Date Posted: 10/14/2008 10:08 PM ET
Member Since: 9/24/2008
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Today when I was printing a label for a book, the "estimated weight" came up as 20+ pounds ... on a pretty average-sized hardcover book! I don't use the prepaid postage option, at least as of yet, so it was no big deal ... but it did kind of open my eyes wide! Is this a common occurrence, for the weight to be so far off base?
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Date Posted: 10/14/2008 10:11 PM ET
Member Since: 10/27/2005
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It does happen from time to time. I bought a cheap set of scales to check mine before I mail anything.
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Date Posted: 10/14/2008 10:59 PM ET
Member Since: 3/25/2007
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It happens to me fairly often - I correct the listing each time, so it doesn't happen to the next person. I don't use PBS postage, but others do!
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Date Posted: 10/15/2008 9:05 AM ET
Member Since: 9/20/2005
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You have to double check the weight everytime you use PBS Postage.  I've had a lot of books that are not the correct weight. 
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Date Posted: 10/15/2008 10:18 AM ET
Member Since: 8/13/2008
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20 lbs. That's funny!

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