It seems that the popular USPS Padded Flat Rate Envelopes have recently been discontinued. Customers are left wondering what to do now, as these envelopes were an affordable way to send items safely with tracking. Many people relied on these postal services for their business and personal needs, so its discontinuation has caused some concern among customers.
The USPS Padded Flat Rate Envelope was an incredibly economical choice for those who needed to ship something of a larger size but didn't want to pay extra fees associated with higher weight classes or different dimensions. The envelopes provided up to 1 inch of cushioning around whatever items were being shipped and they came in two sizes: Legal (12 x 15) and Commercial (15 x 18). This meant that most items would fit comfortably inside without having worry about paying additional fees for extra weight or space used during shipping. Unfortunately, this versatility is no more as the service has been discontinued due to rising costs associated with production of the padded envelope material itself - making it too expensive for them to continue offering it at a competitive rate within the market place.
For customers looking for alternative options, there are still many great choices offered by USPS such as flat rate boxes which can hold up to 70 lbs and offer free insurance coverage up $5000 worth of merchandise per shipment! Additionally, Priority Mail Express offers free boxes along with other services like signature confirmation delivery if necessary- however this service may cost more than using padded flat rate envelopes previously did depending on how large your package is overall. Ultimately though, it looks like this particular product from USPS is gone - leaving customers needing something else in order fulfill their shipping needs going forward!