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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster
Good info regarding USPS measurements. All the carriers seem to use a similar way. The "dimensional weight" idea really sucks. When I complained about being charged for a box that a new seat spring came in, for 58 lbs, and I weighed it and it weighed 12, they (UPS) said that size box can hold up to 58 lbs.
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It's not about the weight it could have carried, but the space it takes up.
In Australia, bulky items are assessed to have a notional density of 250kg/cubic metre. Similar processes in the US.
If you are not happy with the assessment, try lodging at another post office. Practices do vary.
Always assume your parcel will be thrown a few yards, so pack well. This goes even more for large items as they protrude from the load and attract damage.
Even if staff at the lodgement point accept the article, understand they have virtually no idea what will happen to it on the processing floor.