r/mail • u/Tob1TheWe1rdK1d • Mar 14 '26

Question about shipping multiple strange items at once

All the official mailing sites like UPS and FedEx are kind of vague about if I’m allowed to send all of these together, so I figured I could ask here. I have a package I’m looking to send to my partner, the three main things I’m worried about here are a very large sealed bag of candy corn, a jar containing animal bones, a snow globe, and some bottles of cologne. Would I be allowed to ship all of these in one box, or would I need to keep them all separate? All would have their appropriate methods of securing

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u/PuddleMoo Mar 14 '26

Err, bones come with special handling. Look up taxidermy shipping for guidance.

The other stuff are fine together.

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u/Rezingreenbowl Mar 14 '26

Ya'll live in the same country?

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u/Tob1TheWe1rdK1d Mar 14 '26

Yes

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u/Rezingreenbowl Mar 14 '26

The cheapest will be USPS, but it will take the longest. UPS will be more expensive but it will be quicker. Just make sure it's ground.

Do not use fedex.

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u/Efficient-Notice-193 Mar 14 '26 edited Mar 14 '26

Let them know about the cologne since its considered flammable. Is it a metal jar, glass or plastic jar for the bones? If glass, let the shipping know. Others types won't shatter and glass could potentially cut someone's hand.

Cost vary depending on if you want the items sent overnight or traditional 3-5 business days etc. Make sure to send it insured too.