You know, I got them because I thought the same thing...interesting. Well, I never used them so here they are. The shipping is so high because it is a very awkward shaped item. It's not flat and I can't bend it in half so I have to put it in a flat rate box. Sorry and hope everyone has fun bidding!!!
Even a long package can go first class. I use either a long envelope, or you can wrap it in that brown paper if you have any. Just depends on the weight.
Yup, you can ship things wrapped any way you like, as long as it is secure. Use a lot of the large boxing tape to be sure that stiff paper doesn't come undone. Try to make it neat, but you don't have to ship things in a box. I ship all my Listia stuff in little 6x9 envelopes (usually I cut them in half), but it's the same thing .. .a package wrapped in paper.
Yeah, I think that would work great! Shipping is kinda complicated and it can take a while to get to know all the rules and best ways to do it. Once you've got it down it goes pretty quick though!