USPS shipping?

[lordalexander74]

Maybe people here can help me with this one, anyone got a link to a reliable USPS shipping estimate site?
I've never found an option on usps.com to use one's own box, just the boxes USPS sells. I was told by a local USPS employee that such an option does exist somewhere, but admitted USPS's site is a pain to navigate.

Thanks

[Breyer600]

On the USPS site under Mail & Ship, choose "Calculate a price."  Put in the zip codes or country then choose "Calculate price based on Shape and Size" (last option).  On the next page put in the weight and choose "Package" for anything more than 1/4 in thick or "Large Package" if the box has a side longer than 12 in (this option will take you to another page where you'll have to put in the dimensions of the box).  The final page will give you the costs for various shipping methods.  Priority is near the top under the express options and just before the flat rate boxes.  First Class is near the bottom.

[bluerose9978]

https://postcalc.usps.com/

That's the link to the USPS site where you can get the options Breyer600 mentioned.

[lordalexander74]

Must've missed something a while ago, I'm seeing options for USPS-provided boxes and priority mail, which I know i can use with my own packaging. Didn't see anything about first class, is that usually cheaper than priority?
Trying to mail a ~2lb smallish package from Tennessee to Illinois

[bluerose9978]

Must've missed something a while ago, I'm seeing options for USPS-provided boxes and priority mail, which I know i can use with my own packaging. Didn't see anything about first class, is that usually cheaper than priority?
Trying to mail a ~2lb smallish package from Tennessee to Illinois

Unfortunately, First class is only available if your package is less than 1 lb.