Why waste money with UPS® and FedEx®?
Stamps.com and the US Postal Service have created a smarter alternative.
Every company is looking for ways to save money and become more efficient. Mailing and shipping is a great place to start. If you find yourself habitually reaching for FedEx or UPS forms, it may be time to give the USPS and Stamps.com a try. Together we’ve created a simple, powerful and reliable solution that helps you save a lot of money on mailing and shipping.
EXAMPLE: Which Shipping Carrier is cheapest for a 2.5lb package?
Residential Delivery: Los Angeles, CA 90066 to Miami, FL 33155
Pick-up: Wed, December 16, 2009. Delivery: Mon, December 21, 2009.
Specs: 2.5lbs, 12" x 10" x 5" custom package, $50 declared value
| Costs/Month | UPS | FedEx | USPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Day Select | Express Saver | Priority Mail | |
| Billable Weight | 4.00 lbs | 2.50 lbs | 2.50 lbs |
| Base Rate | $23.20 | $18.75 | $11.74 |
| Fuel Surcharge | $1.97 | $1.80 | $0 |
| Residential Delivery | $2.40 | $2.40 | $0 |
| Declared Value | |||
| Total Costs | $27.57 | $22.95 | $11.74 |
| EXTRA SERVICES | |||
| Package Pick-Up | $4.34 | unknown | $0 |
| Saturday Delivery | unknown | $15.00 | $0 |
| Total with Services | $31.91 | $37.95 | $11.74 |
So many reasons to choose USPS over other carriers…
- Free daily package pick-up
- Better rates for most packages under 5lbs.–can’t beat under 3lbs.
- No fuel surcharges (UPS/FedEx charge up to 30% per package)
- No residential surcharges (UPS/FedEx charge $2.40 per package)
- Wider area of service–every day to every address in the U.S.!
- Delivery on Sundays and Holidays–no extra charge for Saturday Deliveries.
- No hidden costs with USPS shipping.
- Delivery to Military Addresses (APO/FPO addresses) and P.O. Boxes
- Flat rate boxes–if it fits it ships!