Just got done sending out a bunch of invoices. My plan is to finish sending them all out by Friday, and sending out as many packages as possible by the weekend, depending on who has paid and who hasn't.
I am compiling a list of people who would prefer Media Mail. As of now I've reserved this for people who expressly adhere to it, which generally means anyone who is only getting guides, since those are heavy and the USPS automated center quotes five bucks for one guide in a padded envelope. That's stupid, so Media Mail is being used there. People who have high shipping costs (or who just don't like their shipping cost) also have this option, which pretty much means anyone who asks for it. I'm planning on going to the PO tomorrow with a stack of media mail packages for this exact purpose.
Additionally, people with heavy large boxes can opt for Fedex, since they tend to be slightly cheaper. I tend to prefer this over Media Mail simply because I have no clue what the ratio of the USPS checking to make sure a box expressly agrees with Media Mail rules.
In other words, I'm hesitant to send simply by asking. I will, but you must understand that if I got hit with additional charges somehow, you'd be responsible for them.
Finally, if you've got something squishable, I've put your stuff in a box by default. Otherwise you are in a padded envelope. Some people do not want games in jewel cases sent this way, which I understand. I'll happily switch to a box for you. The point is that if you absolutely want a box, please let me know in here OR when I send you your invoice so I can make adjustments for that. It's difficult to ascertain who is ok with what, and more difficult to remember who has requested X or Y or Z with their shipment, so I'm trying to safeguard everything as best I can while I still can, so that we don't reach a point where something can't be changed later on.
Otherwise, things are looking very good right now. Hopefully the damn USPS automated center won't be down again when I go to it.
I've gotten a few payments so far, but will keep watching them closely today and so forth.
Thanks again everyone!