What’s the ZIP Plus-Four for?
You may have noticed the extra appendage of numbers added to a ZIP code called the plus-four, ZIP + 4, or add-on code. What is it for? The USPS considers…
Free Guide: How to Send Certified Mail
Do you need to send something important, and need a way to know when it safely arrives at its destination? Using USPS Certified Mail provides both proof of mailing and…
Redirect Shipments with USPS Package Intercept
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…
Understanding Package Weight Limits for International Shipping
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…
Understanding USPS International Shipping Zones
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…
How To Use USPS Triangular Tubes With Stamps.com
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…
Priority Mail International: New Shipping Zones For Canada
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…
IMpB required for all USPS Packages – Starts January 25th, 2015
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…
FREE Guide! How to Calculate Dimensional (DIM) Weight
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…