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WiiNet
04-22-2008, 11:32 PM
Alright, I'm getting sick of not having an auto-post office around so I'm going to just start printing postage at home. However, I was just wondering what everyone uses (if you don't have a scale) as weights for games. I know, I know it varies, but what's a good average?
From the few receipts I have around it seems full DVD cases with manuals and games are in the 6-8oz range. Anyone have a good number to use with PSP or DS games?
Thanks for the help!
m0dem
04-22-2008, 11:58 PM
DS games are like 3.3 ounces since post office rounds up its 4 ounces. I would imagine a psp game would be about the same.
donut
04-23-2008, 07:36 AM
Some DS games in mailer are over 4oz.
To be safe use 5 oz.
drawingboard
04-23-2008, 07:45 AM
Most DVD-sized games are 0.6 to 0.7 ounces. DS games are slightly less.
Samus
04-23-2008, 08:55 AM
I would always put it a point 1 higher than you think it is, because the last thing you need is the post office rejecting it for being to heavy.
I almost always put my complete GCN/PS2 games at 0.7 oz.
wbc1228
04-23-2008, 09:46 AM
Most DVD-sized games are 0.6 to 0.7 ounces. DS games are slightly less.
I would always put it a point 1 higher than you think it is, because the last thing you need is the post office rejecting it for being to heavy.
I almost always put my complete GCN/PS2 games at 0.7 oz.
ahhh....
for some reason, both of you magically reduced the weight by 90%
(from 7 oz to 0.7 oz)
Mookyjooky
04-23-2008, 09:53 AM
I do 9oz for all DVDs and games, easy to remember... and I never get shit shipped back.
AlphakirA
04-23-2008, 09:54 AM
Just did a crapload to ship out about a half hour ago.
DS = 4-5oz
PS2/360/etc = 5-7 depending on manuals, discs, etc. RPGs tend to be about 7 while Phantasy Star for 360 was about 5.5 or something (obviously round up).
Rarely is anything above 7 so if you're not sure, put 7 just in case. Nothing worse than having the game come back to you 4-5 days later
all weights are with bubble envelope
Also, check out a food scale at your local sears, macys, bed bath and beyond, etc. as they're just as good as the "postal scales" they sell at the P.O. and Staples and they're typical half the price. Mine's digital and I got it from BB&B for $15 or something. It's definitely a must have tool if you ship often.
phear3d
04-23-2008, 11:32 AM
6 ounces for a ps2 game, 2 cd/dvd games are usually 7 ounces to 7.5
Over easy
04-23-2008, 01:57 PM
Check Amazon for specific games.
Capn Stabby
04-23-2008, 02:08 PM
The average weight mentioned in this thread is about right. If all else fails, you can PM me and I can weigh a game for you. I have 360, PS2, DS, PC games, so I should be able to give you the exact game you're looking for, or a very good estimate.
cranguy
04-23-2008, 08:10 PM
Agreed that 7 oz is usually OK for most games unless there is an especially thick manual or extra disc.
My folks got me a digital postal scale for christmas and I don't know how I lived without it.
Mr_hockey66
04-23-2008, 08:18 PM
I allways get 4.5 oz for a 360 game in standard bubble envolpe
Persona7
04-26-2008, 05:07 PM
All the last gen and this gen systems range from 4-10 ounces. Depending on manual thickness,disks etc.