Stamps.com Research Shows the Role Mail Plays in How America Communicates

In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to overlook the enduring value of traditional mail. However, at Stamps.com, we’re always curious about the important role of mail in today’s digital…

5 Tips for Shipping Books

Back-to-school shopping for both grade schools and colleges has been on the rise. According to the National Retail Federation, 2022 yielded almost $37 billion for grade shopping and almost $74…

Can you mail eggs with USPS?

Which came first—the chicken or the egg?  The egg, if you ship it through the U.S. Postal Service! Since eggs are mailable with the USPS under certain guidelines, you can…

Can I Ship Beer or Wine Using the USPS?

You’ve just tasted a great selection of Belgian beers. You want your friend in the next city or state to enjoy them too. Can you mail a case of amber…

USPS Mailing Standards For Lithium Batteries

This article includes updates effective March 12, 2021 Shipping Regulations When shipping lithium batteries, businesses must comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety…

How to Ship Cremated Remains

There may be different reasons why you would need to ship cremated remains: you’re a relative entrusted with transporting or distributing the remains of a loved one; you need to…

Shipping Bees with USPS and Stamps.com

If you’re running an apiary or beekeeping business, you’re probably selling products such as honey, beeswax, or bee pollen. Bee operations also make revenue by selling actual live bees. But…

USPS Rules for Mailing Knives

Whether you need a good chef’s knife to carve up large cuts of beef, or a paring knife to core a tomato, knives come in handy for a variety of…