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13-Ounce Mail Rule on Postal Service collection boxes but…?
My bf didn’t listen to me and he posted the item over 13 ounces into the collection box. We used online PC Postage (prepaid already) on it. I am not sure what happens to the item which is over 13 ounces in the collection box. Does it mail back to me?
The 13 oz rule only applies to packages that have stamps on them for postage. Online postage requires a credit card and that has the ability to be tracked to the sender. Your item should be delivered.
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