USPS Services

Uh oh!  You’ve shipped out your merchandise to a customer, but you’ve received notice that it went to an incorrect address. The good news is that you might be able to redirect or intercept the package if it has entered the mailstream but hasn’t been delivered yet thanks to the USPS® Package Intercept process. Package […]

You have a Priority Mail International® Small Flat Rate Priced Box ready to be shipped to the country of Antigua and Barbuda. It weighs 5 pounds, but you’re not seeing an option for Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes in the Stamps.com drop-down mailpiece menu. What’s going on? The answer: the maximum weight for a Priority […]

Not sure what price group to use for a flat rate envelope to Switzerland?  Check out the table below to determine shipping zones for your shipments for each country. Changes to USPS International Flat Rate Products As of January 17th, 2016, all Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate products moved from […]

Items like posters, blueprints and important documents etc. will sometimes need to be rolled and packed into a triangular shipping tube.  These are a great option if you need a space-saving mailer that won’t roll around – but how do you add postage to them using Stamps.com? Selecting USPS Triangular Tubes In Stamps.com Like traditional […]

On Sunday, May 31 2015, the USPS introduced zone-based pricing for Priority Mail International packages being shipped to Canada.  Previously, shipping rates for each country were based on package weight alone.  However, with the new change, distance has also become a factor in determining the shipping rate for Priority Mail International packages being routed to Canada. How […]

Effective Sunday, January 25th, 2015, the USPS requires that all First Class, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and Parcel Select packages be shipped with an Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpB) tracking label. First Class letters, Large Envelopes and Postcards are not affected by this new USPS requirement. Packages that do not include an IMpB may face […]

Starting in 2015, UPS Ground and FedEx Ground/Home Delivery will modify their shipping rates. The current rates are based on the weight of the package, but the new shipping rate method will be based on the size of the package. This pricing program is known as Dimensional Weight Pricing, also referred to as “DIM Weight.” […]

Where does undeliverable mail go? It’s probably crossed your mind once or twice. Letters to Santa… misaddressed  packages with no return info…  mail with unreadable addresses? Much like your missing socks, it all has to go somewhere and can’t just disappear. The USPS addresses unaddressed mailThe good news is the always-reliable USPS® has it all […]

USPS Mobile® gives you instant, on-the-go access to the most popular tools on USPS.com®. A new version of the U.S. Postal Service® application for iPhone® devices lets users schedule a free next-day package pickup, order expedited shipping supplies and scan package barcodes. These new features build on services already available through USPS Mobile technology, including […]

Today is Tax Day!  As long as your return is postmarked by April 15th, the IRS considers your return to be filed on time. Some Post Offices will be open late today to help get your tax return postmarked by the April 15th deadline. USPS Post Office Locator ToolThe USPS has created a Post Office […]

First Class Mail is the most economical way to send a package weighing 13 oz. or less (4 lb max for International Mail).  While it is not a guaranteed delivery service, First Class Mail is generally delivered within 1-3 days for mail sent within the continental United States.  Here are some tips and tricks to […]

Let’s say I want to mail a 14-ounce bottle of cough syrup to my sick mom. Do I really have to wait in line at the Post Office to send it? Well, according to the USPS 13-Ounce Mail Rule, I do. However, Stamps.com customers have a way out! What exactly is the USPS 13-Ounce mail […]

Expanding your eBay business to international buyers can open up a world of profit. However, sending a package to an international location is much different than sending one in the continental U.S. and requires a little more  research.  Plus, with many different mail classes offered from each carrier, shipping costs can be extremely expensive and […]

When mailing multiple packages at the same time, many shippers like for U.S. Postal Service employees to scan the  barcode on each package to create an “acceptance” event of their shipment.  This “acceptance” scan will show the recipient of the package that their shipment is on its way and the package has entered the USPS […]

Timely and accurate mail delivery is vital to businesses everywhere. When your customers’ addresses contain typos, incorrect ZIP codes or non-standard state abbreviations, delivery rates can decline, time in transit can increase, and often times postage is wasted when mail is returned as undeliverable.  In addition to the money spent on returned postage, deliverability issues […]

When it comes to shipping books, DVDs and other media, nothing beats U.S. Postal Service’s Media Mail rate.  This  cost-efficient shipping class allows you to send pounds of media for a fraction of the cost, which can save your small business money. Media Mail rates can be 50% lower than Priority MailMedia Mail starts at $2.38 […]

Quick Tip: Send Your Tax Return via Certified Mail™ Mailing in your tax return? Use Certified Mail to obtain proof that your tax return was accepted by the USPS®, delivered, and signed for. When you use this service, the USPS offers a mailing receipt, provides delivery information, and maintains a copy of the recipient’s signature […]

Using Priority Mail, when can I now expect my package to be delivered? Now that the USPS is printing day specific delivery information on all Priority Mail shipping labels, shippers may be interested in finding out delivery estimates for pacakges going to a specific address. The USPS has introduced a new tool called the Priority […]

Did the package ship? With the U.S. Postal Service’s SCAN Form (Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice), you and your customers will always know the answer. What is a SCAN Form? The SCAN Form is a piece of paper that contains a master barcode that includes all the packages associated in a shipment.  The SCAN Form saves […]

USPS Tracking Label Changes Delivery Confirmation is now USPS Tracking labels are being rebranded. 20 cents to buy tracking online vs 80 at po if you dont pay extra, the package gets a tracking number but it is an internal usps reference number and not a tracking number In conjunction with the Jan. 27, 2013, […]