How long does it usually take mail from other countries to reach the Philippines?

I started exchanging mail again from other countries last 3 weeks. I sent several envelopes with stamps inside to different parts of the world. They've already received mine. But, one person from Japan and other from Poland whose letters I haven't received until now. They said they mailed theirs last May 13 and it's already June 1st. I'm worried that some corrupt postal servicemen have my mail somewhere.How long does it usually take mail from other countries to reach the Philippines?
It's hard to track mail without Register number, make sure you ask the sender to mail it Register letter, you will have a number to track the envelope. As for the time , if you don't get it within the next 2 weeks, you won't get it at all. Most likely was send back to sender for whatever reason( no apt#, no such number etc etc.How long does it usually take mail from other countries to reach the Philippines?
It all depends where you are and what kind mails you are sending out. It only takes few seconds or minutes if you send it through email, 1 or more days by international mail services, weeks or months by public surface mail service or never if there is cash inside the envelope. This is all I can say.How long does it usually take mail from other countries to reach the Philippines?
It depends from which country, The UK takes about 10 to 14 days...but Philippines post is not very trustworthy, unless recorded delivery.

Is this postal rate AIR MAIL or by boat?

I have mailed a large envelope to a cousin in Europe. I am hoping he will receive it before 3 weeks time.

I think the postal carrier did stamp it "VIA AIR MAIL," but I'm not sure.

Is a rate of 0.08 / oz. an AIR MAIL rate or is it the s-l-o-w (by boat) rate for a large 3.8 oz envelope en-route to the Netherlands (Holland) from U.S.A?

Is this postal rate AIR MAIL or by boat?
let me answer your question by asking you some questions why when you hear black people say the word cousin people know they are lying? why blacl ppl coomit a lot of violent crimes? why ther are more blacks in jails and perisons than there are in universities? why black people contribuite little to nothing if that much even yet they use the syste and know how to work it and still complaining?why black people hav over %75 of kids out of the wed lock?why the only things blacks know how to do it in a team work is to rob a liquior store and rape a whie women?why do black people smoke crack?why do black people think that foreigners should not bi in the us but since they are here the think that foreginers owe them thats how the justify it when they rob a gas station owned by a foreginer?

why do black people think that if the buy a bag of ice from a store owned by white it will be still be ice by the time they get home but if they buy it from a store owned by black it will melt before the go home?i can go on ano on hope you answer my questions please Is this postal rate AIR MAIL or by boat?
This is a TOTALLY DISCONNECTED answer to my question.

Since I can no longer remove this question from receiving answers, I respect everyone to please stop voting on it.

My Yahoo-mailbox is FLOODED with far too much SPAM than I know what to do with.

Thanks.

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Is UPS or US Postal Service cheaper?

Is UPS or US Postal Service cheaper for shipping? I'm re-using a small amazon box for the stuff. Is it cheaper using the small box or a large padded envelope? And I plan to use Media Mail Shipping so it's cheaper.Is UPS or US Postal Service cheaper?
Hey Jasmine L,



The answer to your question of which one is cheaper...it depends!



If you're shipping packages that are less than 4lbs it's best to use USPS. You don't want to use UPS for anything less than 4lbs. Packages that weigh over 4lbs you'll want to ship UPS, because they're cheaper.



If you can get away with using a large padded envelope and package whatever you're shipping securely, then by all means use it. However if what you're shipping is fragile, I would go with the small box with plenty of padding (packaging peanuts).



Tip: If you're using USPS for shipping, always spend the extra for USPS Delivery Confirmation庐 Service. Find out when your item was delivered or when delivery was attempted using this Track %26amp; Confirm tool.



I needed to track a package a couple of times but couldn't because I didn't ship them with delivery confirmation. UPS automatically sends out it's packages with tracking so you don't need to purchase anything extra.



Be careful what you send by Media Mail. In other words, you can only send certain items via Media Mail. The material sent must be educational media (books). It can鈥檛 contain advertising, video games, computer drives, or digital drives of any kind. Media Mail can be examined by postal staff to determine if the right price has been paid. If the package is wrapped in a way that makes it impossible to examine, it will be charged the First-Class rate.



If the USPS suspects that a package contains an item that is not Media Mail worthy they will open your package and check. If they find the item is not on the Media Mail list, they will not ship the item to it's destination and charge you.



Hope this has been helpful!Is UPS or US Postal Service cheaper?
US postal service is cheaper (But will take longer time compare with UPS)



UPS is expensive but ship more fast

Which shipping method should i use for eBay?

Im selling my iPod and UPS shipping is too expensive so i want to use USPS. Do i use US Postal Service Parcel Post, US Postal Service Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope, US Postal Service Priority Mail, US Postal Service Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box or something different? Also can i use my own box?Which shipping method should i use for eBay?
You can use your own box. The difference between Priority Mail and Parcel Post is usually about 30 cents in $5 for light packages. You probably don't want flat rate box for something that light because they are priced for what will fit. But you almost certainly don't want the envelope because it won't provide enough protection. Based on my limited experience, the cost of USPS for small packages is about the same as UPS for equivalent service so you may not save, but USPS is more convenient in their deliveries and protected by federal law. You can add to the cost of both services with insurance, etc.Which shipping method should i use for eBay?
I would get a small padded envelope. I ordered some PC RAM and it got here just fine.

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How to write a Japanese address on an envelope?

I live in America, and I want to send my friend a letter for his birthday. What is the correct format of a Japanese address on an envelope?



And, will the Japanese postal service be able to understand the address if I write it in English?



Please give me examples of address in the order they would go on an envelope. Thank you so much!How to write a Japanese address on an envelope?
Yes, they will understand it. If you write it in "western letters" it is standard to write it as it it written in the west. Addresses vary based on where exactly they are. I'm outside of Tokyo (where the streets do not have names, very common here) and mine (in western letters) is written:

Name

Area, House #
(City)-shi
(Prefecture)-ken
000-0000

But in Tokyo cities, there are wards and districts, so it is written (example pulled from wiki):

Tokyo Central Post Office
5-3, Yaesu 1-Chome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 100-8994

or in other words:

Name
City Block-Building #, City District
(Ward)-ku, City, Postal Code

And there are other slight regional variations. Read the wiki for complete info!!How to write a Japanese address on an envelope?
Send a email much more faster and reliable however it will be a bit informal

Postal Competition, do you support this?

Everyone is saying that Royal Mail are facing competition in the postal market, they are not. The Government has signed Royal Mail up to an uncompetiotive system that effectively forces the company to subsidise its competitors. There is no on street competition to Royal Mail, there is no alternive national mail infrastructure to Royal Mail. Royal Mail are the only company servicing the postal market that must guarentee a six day delivery span to evry address in the uk. Is that fair? Is it fair that TNT, DHL, UPS, Deutche Post, Hays DX, to name a few are allowed by the rules to go along to large companies and pick their mail up. They even supply envelopes with their logo on them. All these companies do is move the mail five or six miles to the nearest Royal Mail Mail Centre and dump it at Royal Mails door. After taking around half of the money for each letter these companies expect Royal Mail to sort the letters, move them around the country and deliver them. Competition? Aye so it is!Postal Competition, do you support this?
I totally agree.

It's ridiculous that Royal Mail agrees to sort this letters and parcels at a loss. They are losing money every time they sort anything for the competition.

Most people who don't support the strike say that they will only lose business to the 'competition', the funny thing is that the competition needs Royal Mail!Postal Competition, do you support this?
None of the companies you mention will deliver a letter from lands end to john o groats for the price of a first class stampPostal Competition, do you support this?
since the government appointed a Regulator and formed Postcomm, the Royal Mail has been fighting a losing battle. the government have,in effect, signed Royal Mail away by opening up the market to tnt etc to cherrypick the best customers and charge less. this will stop as soon as Royal Mail goes under, then competitors charges will skyrocket and there will be no alternatives for posting.

Us postal law?

Hi! Holiday cards are so expensive these days... i want to get them out soon, so I'm thinking about making simple cards to send to my friends. Of course, if i make the cards, then i have to buy/make envelopes. I was curious about US postal laws.... is it legal to send mail that is a letter and an envelope at the same time? for example, a piece of 8.5x11" paper folded in thirds, addressed and stamped (and tacked down)??? Can I send abnormal shapes, such as a circle folded in half? what is allowed? what specifically is NOT allowed?Us postal law?
Yes, you may send the folded over piece. I would tri fold it like you said. I have seen some that were just folded over once and they were too thin to mail or required a surcharge. It must be at least .007" thick to mail, for pieces more than 4 1/4" x 6" it must be .009" or it will require a non machinable surcharge of $.17. (see non machinable criteria in link provided)



Abnormal shapes, no, unless they are part of a mailing that is called Customized Market Mail. For that kind of mailpiece you must have a permit to mail those and they must be part of a mailing of at least 200 identical pieces, a lot of other rules apply to the abnormal piece also but I will spare you the details.



All letter mail must be at least 3 1/2" x 5" and no more than 6 1/8" x 11 1/2" and no more than 1/4" thick and must be rectangular in shape. Square pieces require additional $.17 postage. Anything smaller than 3 1/2' X 5" is not mailable. Anything over 6 1/8" X 11 1/2" or 1/4" thick is considered a flat and goes at a higher rate of postage. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions e-mail me.



edit: in reference to the one above me a postcard is at least 3 1/2" x 5" and no larger than 4 1/4" x 6" and must be of a single card stock. Folded pieces regardless of size are not eligible for the postcard rate (unless one half is designed as a Business Reply piece)Us postal law?
You can send all of the above if they have proper postage.Us postal law?
Check the website at usps.gov for the dimensions issue. For a long time, there has been a thing called a "post card" that is all things in one. They cost less to mail, too.