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You can probably skip to Step 4: Address Your Package, since you know you want to use Priority Mail Flat Rate. You can pay online and print a label using Click-N-Ship (requires you sign up for a free account). Keep in mind, if you use a Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope, you need to make sure you use (and pay for) Priority Mail Flat Rate service.
Basically: On a small Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope, if you don't purchase a Priority Flat-Rate label, and hand-write or print your own label for the return address + send-to address, can you use First-Class postage+stamps (including the cost to send the Envelope, which for Priority Mail is $8.70, but First-Class is $0.58 for 1oz or less ...
Total weight will be no more than 2 lbs. Would it be cheaper to use my own padded envelope or to use a flat rate padded envelope? Depends on destination zip in relation to yours. 2. Am I able to reuse a padded envelope, like an Amazon prime envelope, and cover/remove any old barcodes, replace the shipping label and re-seal it? Yes. 3.
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If it's uniform in thickness and fits the limitations of machinable flats, it's a flat. Comic book in a padded envelope that can meet the bend test? Flat. Has 'do not bend' stamped on it, package (not media mail.) If the customer has a problem with the determination, they're welcome to consult with a USPS mailpiece designer or appeal for a rate ...
Get some poly mailers (uPaknShip is very cheap for poly mailers) and use PirateShip because sometimes the cubic rate (based on the dimensions of the package) is cheaper than even a flat rate envelope. Plus, if your packages are under 13 oz you can use First Class mail which is much cheaper, especially if you're only shipping to nearby areas.
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No, if you use a flat rate postage, you need the USPS-provided envelope. If you are using your own envelope, then weigh it and apply the correct postage. This may be cheaper or more expensive than the flat rate, depending on what you're mailing and how far.
When I do it I tape down the sides so the envelope can't catch on anything. I've mailed out 100+ this way and it's never been a problem. Edit: I just saw you meant the USPS's envelopes.
The charge for Priority Flat Rate includes the cost of their flat rate boxes or envelopes, which have to be used for the package to be charged at that rate. You can use your own supplies for regular Priority, though.