My SIL in Scranton had a mastectomy Monday, so I made smiley face cookies to cheer her up. There was just one small box of 10 cookies with some Styrofoam "popcorn" for packing. I asked to have them delivered in 1-2 days so they'd be fresh. It cost $26.57!!!!!
But, after having waited in line for 1/2 hour at the Post Office, I figured I didn't want to hassle with it anymore, so I went ahead and paid it.
Just out of curiosity -- is there a cheaper way to get cookies from Chicago to PA just as fast, but at a cheaper price?
Sending this "Priority" Mail is usually not too bad--the delivery timeframe is not guaranteed, but within close distances (I would say 1/2 the US) I think it gets there within a couple days, and across the country in 3 days. I agree with trying to use the standard boxes...but the cookies get quite bulky once you put in all the necessary packing materials 
I shipped cookies to my mom a few weeks ago in a flat rate box for 10$
I live in pa and have mailed several boxes of cookies all over the place. I have used the priority mail that arrives in 3 days in most places and I can ship up to 10 lbs for under $10. I wonder if it depends on where you mail them. I agree flat rate boxes are great and you can even arrange for pick up from your house.
They actually offer several flat rate boxes (4.95 - 13.95) depending on the size and shape you need. I ship from NY to WA all the time - cookies, quick breads, candies, etc and never have had a problem with delays or even broken cookies (from what I'm told). I like to pack the cookies (cutouts especially) in those clear plastic salad type take out containers and fill in the extra space with colorful plastic wrap to keep them from moving around inside the container. Then I put that into a zipper top bag and fill the box with peanuts or bubble wrap. Sometimes I take home leftovers from fancy restaurants just get the container ...does that make me a bad person??? LOL
They actually offer several flat rate boxes (4.95 - 13.95) depending on the size and shape you need. I ship from NY to WA all the time - cookies, quick breads, candies, etc and never have had a problem with delays or even broken cookies (from what I'm told). I like to pack the cookies (cutouts especially) in those clear plastic salad type take out containers and fill in the extra space with colorful plastic wrap to keep them from moving around inside the container. Then I put that into a zipper top bag and fill the box with peanuts or bubble wrap. Sometimes I take home leftovers from fancy restaurants just get the container ...does that make me a bad person??? LOL
That's a great idea!
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