How big can a letter "package" be?

Can I send a small package as a letter?

• Hi...I wanted to post some item on e-bay and well just in case someome buys it (first time seller) ... I have no idea how to send it, I mean the item is a ribbon bookmark...it has crystal beads but that doesn't even makes it heavy...it's actually pretty light, it's about 1 or 2 grams, so is it possible just to put it on a normal envelop as a letter and send it to someone for example in Canada? (I live in Canada) ...Do you have any idea how much is that going to cost me? Last time I got a small jade pendant and it said free shipping, then when it arrived it was sent on an envelop like a regular letter, tha's why I was wondering...can I also offer free shipping and then send it on a regular envelop? Or should I use one of those bubble envelops? Is it going to be the same cost and everything? lol sorry for all the questions it's just that I have no idea how this works, also...for international shipping should I use canada post or ups? Is it expensive? Anyone knows about all this? Thank U.

• Answer:

  Best bet is to go to the local post office and ask them. Take your envelope with you. They may recommend those yellow envelopes with the bubbles inside. They will tell you the postage and whatever Else you need to know.